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Indian Music and Artists

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Indian music and artists questions test knowledge of film music directors, prominent playback singers, and traditional musical forms. Topics cover Indi-pop culture, regional movie songs, and classical compositions. This section is crucial for static general awareness in competitive examinations.

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Indian Music and Artists Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following films features the song 'Khwaja Mere Khwaja'?

  1. Jodhaa Akbar

  2. Lagaan

  3. Mangal Pandey: The Rising

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

The song 'Khwaja Mere Khwaja' is from the film 'Jodhaa Akbar'.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

  3. Jatin-Lalit

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

Jatin-Lalit composed the music for the film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following songs from the film 'Mangal Pandey: The Rising' is based on the traditional Hindustani classical raga 'Bhairavi'?

  1. Mangal Pandey Ka Salaam

  2. Holi Ke Din

  3. Chak De India

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

The song 'Mangal Pandey Ka Salaam' from the film 'Mangal Pandey: The Rising' is based on the traditional Hindustani classical raga 'Bhairavi'.

Multiple choice

Who sang the song 'Mohe Rang Do Laal' from the film 'Bajirao Mastani'?

  1. Shreya Ghoshal

  2. Sunidhi Chauhan

  3. Alka Yagnik

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

Shreya Ghoshal sang the song 'Mohe Rang Do Laal' from the film 'Bajirao Mastani'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films features the song 'Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah'?

  1. Jodhaa Akbar

  2. Lagaan

  3. Mangal Pandey: The Rising

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

The song 'Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah' is from the film 'Jodhaa Akbar'.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the film 'Bombay'?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

  3. Jatin-Lalit

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

A.R. Rahman composed the music for the film 'Bombay'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following songs from the film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' is based on the traditional Punjabi folk song 'Tutt Gaya'?

  1. Ruk Ja O Dil Deewane

  2. Ho Gaya Hai Tujhko To Pyar Sajna

  3. Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye

  4. Dhol Bajne Laga
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Ruk Ja O Dil Deewane' from the film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' is based on the traditional Punjabi folk song 'Tutt Gaya'.

Multiple choice

Which folk song is associated with the legend of Heer Ranjha?

  1. Jugni

  2. Heer

  3. Sohni Mahiwal

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

Heer is a popular folk song from Punjab, India, which tells the tragic love story of Heer and Ranjha.

Multiple choice

Which folk song is associated with the legend of Dhola Maru?

  1. Jugni

  2. Heer

  3. Sohni Mahiwal

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

Dhola Maru is a popular folk song from Rajasthan, India, which tells the story of the tragic love between Dhola and Maru.

Multiple choice

Which folk song is associated with the legend of Sohni Mahiwal?

  1. Jugni

  2. Heer

  3. Sohni Mahiwal

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

Sohni Mahiwal is a popular folk song from Punjab, India, which tells the tragic love story of Sohni and Mahiwal.

Multiple choice

Which folk song is associated with the legend of Mirza Sahiban?

  1. Jugni

  2. Heer

  3. Sohni Mahiwal

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

Mirza Sahiban is a popular folk song from Punjab, India, which tells the tragic love story of Mirza and Sahiban.

Multiple choice

Which folk song is associated with the legend of Jugni?

  1. Jugni

  2. Heer

  3. Sohni Mahiwal

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

Jugni is a popular folk song from Punjab, India, which tells the story of a young woman named Jugni who is known for her beauty and dancing skills.

Multiple choice

Which folk song is associated with the legend of Dhola Maru?

  1. Jugni

  2. Heer

  3. Sohni Mahiwal

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

Dhola Maru is a popular folk song from Rajasthan, India, which tells the story of the tragic love between Dhola and Maru.

Multiple choice

Which folk song is associated with the legend of Sohni Mahiwal?

  1. Jugni

  2. Heer

  3. Sohni Mahiwal

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

Sohni Mahiwal is a popular folk song from Punjab, India, which tells the tragic love story of Sohni and Mahiwal.

Multiple choice

Which folk song is associated with the legend of Mirza Sahiban?

  1. Jugni

  2. Heer

  3. Sohni Mahiwal

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

Mirza Sahiban is a popular folk song from Punjab, India, which tells the tragic love story of Mirza and Sahiban.