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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 film won the Stardust Award for Best Music Director in 2020?

  1. Gully Boy

  2. Kabir Singh

  3. Uri: The Surgical Strike

  4. War
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gully Boy won the Stardust Award for Best Music Director in 2020.

Multiple choice

Which film won the Stardust Award for Best Playback Singer - Male in 2020?

  1. Gully Boy

  2. Kabir Singh

  3. Uri: The Surgical Strike

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

Gully Boy won the Stardust Award for Best Playback Singer - Male in 2020.

Multiple choice

Which film won the Stardust Award for Best Playback Singer - Female in 2020?

  1. Gully Boy

  2. Kabir Singh

  3. Uri: The Surgical Strike

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

Gully Boy won the Stardust Award for Best Playback Singer - Female in 2020.

Multiple choice

Which Indian science fiction film features a song titled "Aaj Phir Tum Pe"?

  1. Mr. India

  2. Koi... Mil Gaya

  3. Krrish

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

The song "Aaj Phir Tum Pe" is from the 1987 Indian science fiction film Mr. India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian science fiction film features a song titled "Dil To Pagal Hai"?

  1. Koi... Mil Gaya

  2. Krrish

  3. Ra.One

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

The song "Dil To Pagal Hai" is from the 2003 Indian science fiction film Koi... Mil Gaya.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the 2019 Indian science fiction film "Mission Mangal"?

  1. Amit Trivedi

  2. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

  3. Vishal-Shekhar

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

Amit Trivedi composed the music for the 2019 Indian science fiction film "Mission Mangal".

Multiple choice

Which Indian science fiction film features a song titled "Tu Hi Re"?

  1. Ra.One

  2. Robot

  3. Enthiran

  4. 2.0
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Tu Hi Re" is from the 2010 Indian science fiction film Robot.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the 2021 Indian science fiction film "Sardar Ka Grandson"?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Ilaiyaraaja

  3. Harris Jayaraj

  4. Yuvan Shankar Raja
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A.R. Rahman composed the music for the 2021 Indian science fiction film "Sardar Ka Grandson".

Multiple choice

Which Indian science fiction film features a song titled "Dil Bechara"?

  1. Koi... Mil Gaya

  2. Krrish

  3. Ra.One

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

The song "Dil Bechara" is from the 2020 Indian science fiction film Dil Bechara.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the 2023 Indian science fiction film "Adipurush"?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Ilaiyaraaja

  3. Harris Jayaraj

  4. Yuvan Shankar Raja
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A.R. Rahman composed the music for the 2023 Indian science fiction film "Adipurush".

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Ghazal singer?

  1. Jagjit Singh

  2. Chitra Singh

  3. Pankaj Udhas

  4. Hariharan
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Explanation

Jagjit Singh is one of the most renowned Ghazal singers in India, known for his soulful renditions of classic Ghazals.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Ghazal written by Mirza Ghalib?

  1. Dil-e-Nadan Tujhe Hua Kya Hai

  2. Aye Dil-e-Nadaan

  3. Mirza Ghalib Ki Ghazalen

  4. Diwan-e-Ghalib
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Explanation

Dil-e-Nadan Tujhe Hua Kya Hai is one of the most famous Ghazals written by Mirza Ghalib, known for its poignant lyrics and beautiful imagery.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Ghazal written by Faiz Ahmed Faiz?

  1. Gulon Mein Rang Bhare

  2. Subh-e-Azadi

  3. Hum Dekhenge

  4. Dast-e-Saba
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Hum Dekhenge is a famous Ghazal written by Faiz Ahmed Faiz, known for its powerful lyrics and message of hope and resistance.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Ghazal written by Daagh Dehlvi?

  1. Lagta Nahin Hai Dil Mera

  2. Dil-e-Nadan Tujhe Hua Kya Hai

  3. Aye Dil-e-Nadaan

  4. Mirza Ghalib Ki Ghazalen
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Aye Dil-e-Nadaan is a famous Ghazal written by Daagh Dehlvi, known for its poignant lyrics and exploration of the themes of love and longing.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Ghazal written by Josh Malihabadi?

  1. Gulon Mein Rang Bhare

  2. Subh-e-Azadi

  3. Hum Dekhenge

  4. Dast-e-Saba
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Dast-e-Saba is a famous Ghazal written by Josh Malihabadi, known for its beautiful imagery and exploration of the themes of love and longing.