General Awareness

Indian Music and Artists

2,860 Questions

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 general knowledge culture
  1. Neeraj

  2. Rajinder Krishan

  3. Hasrat Jaipuri

  4. Sahir Ludhianvi

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Hasrat Jaipuri wrote the lyrics of 'Tune Mera Maine Tera Dil Le Liya.' Hasrat Jaipuri was one of the prominent lyricists of the golden era of Hindi cinema and frequently collaborated with music directors like Shankar-Jaikishan. The other options listed are also famous lyricists but did not pen this particular song.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Sunidhi Chauhan

  2. Mahalaxmi Iyer

  3. Rani Mukherjee

  4. Alisha Chinai

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Kajra Re' from the 2005 film Bunty Aur Babli was sung by Alisha Chinai along with Shankar Mahadevan. This item number became highly popular and was one of the biggest chartbusters of that year. Alisha Chinai is known for her distinctive voice and has sung several popular Bollywood songs.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Abhijeet

  2. KK

  3. Sonu Nigam

  4. Shaan

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sonu Nigam sang the male version of "Piyu Bole" from the film Parineeta (2005). The song also features a female version and was composed by Shantanu Moitra. Sonu Nigam's voice was well-suited to the romantic, classical-inspired melody of this number.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Lata Mangeshkar

  2. Janaki

  3. Anuradha paudwal

  4. Asha Bhosle

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Asha Bhosle sang "Radha Kaise Na Jale" from Lagaan (2001), composed by A.R. Rahman. The song is a playful, classical-inspired number where Asha Bhosle's versatile voice captured the character's emotional turmoil beautifully.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Sukhwinder Singh

  2. Vishal Bharadwaj

  3. Kailash Kher

  4. Sonu Nigam

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Vishal Bharadwaj sang the title track "Kaminey" from Kaminey (2009). While Sukhwinder Singh also contributed to the song, the primary version featured Vishal Bharadwaj's distinctive voice - the composer-director often sang for his own films.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Dharam Veer

  2. Mera Naam Joker

  3. Sholay

  4. Waqt

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the 1981 film 'Naseeb,' the iconic song 'John Jaani Janaradan' appears during a scene celebrating the silver jubilee of the film 'Dharam Veer.' This meta-cinematic reference was notable because it featured numerous actors parodying themselves. 'Dharam Veer' (1977) starred Dharmendra and Jeetendra, and its silver jubilee celebration was recreated within 'Naseeb' as a star-studded event featuring real Bollywood icons making cameo appearances.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Yaadon Ki Baaraat

  2. Deewar

  3. Sholay

  4. Zanjeer

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the movie Swades, the villagers of Charanpur are watching Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) during the power cut scene. This Salim-Javed scripted film features the iconic song that the villagers are viewing before Mohan breaks into his own performance. Deewar, Sholay, and Zanjeer are other famous Salim-Javed films but not the one shown in this scene.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. kumar sanu

  2. Abhijeet

  3. udit narayan

  4. suresh wadkar

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Abhijeet Bhattacharya sang the title track for the movie Dhadkan (2000), which became one of his most iconic songs. The romantic title song was highly popular and showcased Abhijeets distinctive voice.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Abhijeet

  2. Udit Narayan

  3. Aadesh shrivastava

  4. sonu nigam

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Aadesh Shrivastava composed and sang the title song for Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors (2008). The childrens comedy film featured music composed by Aadesh, who also lent his voice to the title track.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Jana-gana

  2. jai ho

  3. Vande Mataram

  4. jai hind

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Vande Mataram', composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1870s, is India's National Song. It was adopted in 1950. 'Jana Gana Mana' is the National Anthem, while 'Jai Ho' and 'Jai Hind' are patriotic slogans/songs but not official national songs.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Indrani Rehman

  2. Vyjanthimala

  3. Sitara Devi

  4. Jayalalitha

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Vyjayanthimala performed Bharatanatyam at the first Filmfare Awards ceremony in 1954. She was a trained classical dancer before becoming an actress. The other options - Indrani Rehman, Sitara Devi, and Jayalalitha - were also accomplished dancers but did not perform at this specific event.