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Indian Music Artists

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Indian music artists encompass classical maestros, Bollywood composers, and modern electronic producers. This area highlights pioneers of fusion, reggae, and indie music in the country. Recognizing key figures and their instruments is essential for the arts and culture syllabus in competitive exams.

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Indian Music Artists Questions

Multiple choice

Which Indian rapper collaborated with British rapper M.I.A. on the track 'Pappi'?

  1. Raja Kumari

  2. Hard Kaur

  3. Anushka Manchanda

  4. Monica Dogra
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Explanation

Raja Kumari, an Indian-American rapper, collaborated with British rapper M.I.A. on the track 'Pappi', which was released in 2017.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the collaborative album between Indian rapper Brodha V and American rapper Talib Kweli?

  1. Kranti

  2. Jungli Sher

  3. Dilli Wali Baat

  4. Hip Hop Desi
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Explanation

Brodha V and Talib Kweli collaborated on the album 'Kranti', which was released in 2016 and featured a mix of political and social commentary.

Multiple choice

Which Indian rapper collaborated with Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall on the track 'The Anthem'?

  1. Yo Yo Honey Singh

  2. Raftaar

  3. Badshah

  4. Emiway Bantai
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Explanation

Yo Yo Honey Singh, a popular Indian rapper, collaborated with Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall on the track 'The Anthem', which was released in 2014.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the collaborative album between Indian rapper Divine and American rapper Nas?

  1. Gully Boy

  2. Azadi Records

  3. Shor Sharaba

  4. Bombay Dreams
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Explanation

Divine and Nas collaborated on the album 'Gully Boy', which was released in 2019 and featured a mix of Indian and American hip hop styles.

Multiple choice

Which Indian rapper collaborated with American rapper Snoop Dogg on the track 'My Hitta'?

  1. Badshah

  2. Raftaar

  3. Yo Yo Honey Singh

  4. Emiway Bantai
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Explanation

Badshah, a prominent Indian rapper, collaborated with American rapper Snoop Dogg on the track 'My Hitta', which was released in 2019.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the collaborative album between Indian rapper Raftaar and American rapper Lil Pump?

  1. Dilli Wali Baat

  2. Jungli Sher

  3. Kranti

  4. Hip Hop Desi
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Explanation

Raftaar and Lil Pump collaborated on the album 'Dilli Wali Baat', which was released in 2018 and featured a blend of Indian and American hip hop styles.

Multiple choice

Which Indian rapper collaborated with American rapper Tyga on the track 'Lit'?

  1. Raja Kumari

  2. Hard Kaur

  3. Anushka Manchanda

  4. Monica Dogra
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Explanation

Raja Kumari, an Indian-American rapper, collaborated with American rapper Tyga on the track 'Lit', which was released in 2018.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the collaborative album between Indian rapper Emiway Bantai and American rapper Russ?

  1. Azadi Records

  2. Shor Sharaba

  3. Bombay Dreams

  4. Jungli Sher
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Emiway Bantai and Russ collaborated on the album 'Jungli Sher', which was released in 2017 and featured a mix of Indian and American hip hop styles.

Multiple choice

Which Indian rapper collaborated with American rapper French Montana on the track 'Lockdown'?

  1. Yo Yo Honey Singh

  2. Raftaar

  3. Badshah

  4. Divine
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Explanation

Yo Yo Honey Singh, a popular Indian rapper, collaborated with American rapper French Montana on the track 'Lockdown', which was released in 2020.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the collaborative album between Indian rapper Hard Kaur and American rapper The Game?

  1. Gully Boy

  2. Azadi Records

  3. Shor Sharaba

  4. Bombay Dreams
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Hard Kaur and The Game collaborated on the album 'Shor Sharaba', which was released in 2016 and featured a blend of Indian and American hip hop styles.

Multiple choice

Which Indian rapper collaborated with American rapper Rick Ross on the track 'Money'?

  1. Badshah

  2. Raftaar

  3. Yo Yo Honey Singh

  4. Emiway Bantai
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Explanation

Badshah, a prominent Indian rapper, collaborated with American rapper Rick Ross on the track 'Money', which was released in 2017.

Multiple choice

Which Indian rapper collaborated with American rapper 2 Chainz on the track 'Fuego'?

  1. Raja Kumari

  2. Hard Kaur

  3. Anushka Manchanda

  4. Monica Dogra
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Explanation

Raja Kumari, an Indian-American rapper, collaborated with American rapper 2 Chainz on the track 'Fuego', which was released in 2016.

Multiple choice

Which local artist is celebrated for their exceptional contributions to music, dance, or visual arts?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. M.F. Husain

  3. Birju Maharaj

  4. Amrita Sher-Gil
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Explanation

Ravi Shankar was a renowned sitar player and composer, known for his innovative fusion of Indian classical music with Western elements.

Multiple choice

Which Indian musician is widely regarded as the father of modern Indian classical music?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Ali Akbar Khan

  3. Bismillah Khan

  4. Pandit Jasraj
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Explanation

Ravi Shankar is often considered the father of modern Indian classical music for his pioneering efforts in blending Indian and Western musical elements and creating a distinct Indian classical music style.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a popular Indian punk band?

  1. The Skulls

  2. The Cyanide

  3. The Local Train

  4. The Indian Ocean
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Skulls, The Cyanide, and The Local Train are all popular Indian punk bands. The Indian Ocean is a popular Indian rock band, but not a punk band.