General Awareness

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 metal band has been nominated for the 'Best Metal Performance' Grammy Award?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Bhayanak Maut

  4. Scribe
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Demonstealer was nominated for the 'Best Metal Performance' Grammy Award in 2011 for their song 'The Messenger'.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian metal band that has released an album entirely in Hindi?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Bhayanak Maut

  4. Scribe
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bhayanak Maut released an album titled 'Maut Ka Nishan' in 2010, which was entirely in Hindi.

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band has toured with the American metal band Megadeth?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Bhayanak Maut

  4. Scribe
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Demonstealer toured with Megadeth in 2012.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian metal band that has released an album based on the Indian folk tale 'The Legend of Dhola Maru'?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Bhayanak Maut

  4. Scribe
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Scribe released an album titled 'Dhola Maru' in 2015, which was based on the Indian folk tale 'The Legend of Dhola Maru'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band has been featured in the Rolling Stone India magazine?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Bhayanak Maut

  4. Scribe
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Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above Indian metal bands have been featured in the Rolling Stone India magazine.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional musical accompaniment for shadow puppet performances in India?

  1. Tabla

  2. Sitar

  3. Mridangam

  4. Veena
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In India, the mridangam, a percussion instrument, is commonly used to provide rhythmic accompaniment during shadow puppet performances.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a common topic of protest in Indian punk music?

  1. Environmental Destruction

  2. Animal Cruelty

  3. Nuclear War

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Indian punk music often protests against environmental destruction, animal cruelty, and nuclear war.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a common topic of protest in Indian punk music?

  1. Consumerism

  2. Materialism

  3. Globalization

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Indian punk music often protests against consumerism, materialism, and globalization.

Multiple choice

Which Indian Reggae artist is known for his song "Chak De India"?

  1. Lucky Ali

  2. Bob Marley

  3. Apache Indian

  4. Shaggy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Apache Indian, a British-Indian artist, is known for his song "Chak De India", which became a popular anthem during the 2007 Cricket World Cup.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the first Indian Reggae album?

  1. Indian Reggae Revolution

  2. Unity in Diversity

  3. Reggae Rajahs

  4. One World, One Music
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Indian Reggae Revolution, released in 1997, is considered to be the first Indian Reggae album.

Multiple choice

Which Indian Reggae artist is known for his song "Bhangra Knights"?

  1. Lucky Ali

  2. Apache Indian

  3. Panjabi MC

  4. Shaggy
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Panjabi MC, a British-Indian artist, is known for his song "Bhangra Knights", which became a popular hit in the 1990s.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian Reggae artist who released the album "Unity in Diversity"?

  1. Lucky Ali

  2. Apache Indian

  3. Panjabi MC

  4. Shaggy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lucky Ali, an Indian singer-songwriter, released the album "Unity in Diversity", which featured a mix of reggae and Indian musical elements.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian Reggae artist who released the album "One World, One Music"?

  1. Lucky Ali

  2. Apache Indian

  3. Panjabi MC

  4. Shaggy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Apache Indian, a British-Indian artist, released the album "One World, One Music", which featured a mix of reggae and Indian musical elements.

Multiple choice

Which Indian musician is known for his pioneering work in psychedelic music?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Ali Akbar Khan

  3. Bismillah Khan

  4. Zakir Hussain
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ravi Shankar, a sitar virtuoso, is widely recognized for his contributions to psychedelic music, blending Indian classical music with Western influences.

Multiple choice

Which Indian musician is known for his innovative use of electronic sounds in psychedelic music?

  1. Hariprasad Chaurasia

  2. Pandit Jasraj

  3. Shankar Mahadevan

  4. A.R. Rahman
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A.R. Rahman, a versatile composer, has incorporated electronic sounds into his music, creating a unique blend of traditional and modern elements.