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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 actor sang the song \"Choli Ke Peeche\" in the 1993 film (Khalnayak)?

  1. Sanjay Dutt

  2. Madhuri Dixit

  3. Raveena Tandon

  4. Jackie Shroff
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Explanation

Alka Yagnik sang the song \"Choli Ke Peeche\" for the 1993 film (Khalnayak).

Multiple choice

Who sang the song \"Ek Do Teen\" in the 1988 film (Tezaab)?

  1. Anil Kapoor

  2. Madhuri Dixit

  3. Anupam Kher

  4. Chunky Pandey
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Explanation

Alka Yagnik sang the song \"Ek Do Teen\" for the 1988 film (Tezaab).

Multiple choice

Which actor sang the song \"Papa Kehte Hain\" in the 1987 film (Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak)?

  1. Aamir Khan

  2. Juhi Chawla

  3. Dalip Tahil

  4. Amrish Puri
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Explanation

Udit Narayan sang the song \"Papa Kehte Hain\" for the 1987 film (Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak).

Multiple choice

Who sang the song \"Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge\" in the 1995 film of the same name?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Kajol

  3. Amrish Puri

  4. Farida Jalal
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Lata Mangeshkar and Udit Narayan sang the title track \"Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge\" for the 1995 film of the same name.

Multiple choice

Which actor sang the song \"Main Hoon Na\" in the 2004 film of the same name?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Zayed Khan

  3. Amrita Rao

  4. Sushmita Sen
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Explanation

Sonu Nigam sang the song \"Main Hoon Na\" for the 2004 film of the same name.

Multiple choice

Who sang the song \"Dhoom Machale\" in the 2004 film (Dhoom)?

  1. John Abraham

  2. Abhishek Bachchan

  3. Uday Chopra

  4. Esha Deol
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Explanation

Sunidhi Chauhan sang the song \"Dhoom Machale\" for the 2004 film (Dhoom).

Multiple choice

Which actor sang the song \"Chak De India\" in the 2007 film of the same name?

  1. Shah Rukh Khan

  2. Sagarika Ghatge

  3. Vidya Malvade

  4. Chitrashi Rawat
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Sukhwinder Singh sang the song \"Chak De India\" for the 2007 film of the same name.

Multiple choice

Who is considered the 'Melody Queen' of Indian cinema for her contributions to playback singing?

  1. Lata Mangeshkar

  2. Asha Bhosle

  3. Shreya Ghoshal

  4. Sunidhi Chauhan
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Explanation

Asha Bhosle, often referred to as the 'Melody Queen' of Indian cinema, is one of the most versatile and prolific singers in Indian history. She has recorded songs in over 20 languages and has won numerous awards, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest honor in cinema.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian Reggae song that became a global hit and introduced Indian Reggae music to a worldwide audience?

  1. Chaiyya Chaiyya

  2. Jai Ho

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Dil Se
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Explanation

Chaiyya Chaiyya, a song from the Bollywood film Dil Se, became a global hit and introduced Indian Reggae music to a worldwide audience.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian Reggae song that became a global hit and introduced Indian Reggae music to a worldwide audience?

  1. Chaiyya Chaiyya

  2. Jai Ho

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Dil Se
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Explanation

Chaiyya Chaiyya, a song from the Bollywood film Dil Se, became a global hit and introduced Indian Reggae music to a worldwide audience.

Multiple choice

Which Indi-pop song by Alisha Chinai became a massive hit in 1995?

  1. Made in India

  2. Roop Tera Mastana

  3. Dil Dil Dil

  4. Tu Tu Hai Wahi
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Explanation

Alisha Chinai's 'Made in India' was a chart-topping Indi-pop song released in 1995, known for its catchy tune and patriotic lyrics.

Multiple choice

Who sang the Indi-pop hit 'Tu Hi Re' that topped the charts in the late 1990s?

  1. Daler Mehndi

  2. Sonu Nigam

  3. Sukhwinder Singh

  4. Udit Narayan
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Explanation

Daler Mehndi's 'Tu Hi Re' was a popular Indi-pop song released in 1998, known for its energetic beats and upbeat lyrics.

Multiple choice

Who sang the Indi-pop hit 'Dil Le Gayi' that became a sensation in the early 2000s?

  1. Shaan

  2. KK

  3. Sonu Nigam

  4. Udit Narayan
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Shaan's 'Dil Le Gayi' was a popular Indi-pop song released in 2002, known for its soulful melody and romantic lyrics.

Multiple choice

Which Indi-pop song by Bombay Vikings became a massive hit in 1998?

  1. Kya Surat Hai

  2. Chod Do Aanchal

  3. Zindagi Ek Safar

  4. Aaj Ki Raat
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Explanation

Bombay Vikings' 'Kya Surat Hai' was a chart-topping Indi-pop song released in 1998, known for its quirky lyrics and energetic beats.

Multiple choice

Who sang the Indi-pop hit 'Mehbooba Mehbooba' that topped the charts in the late 1990s?

  1. Kumar Sanu

  2. Udit Narayan

  3. Sonu Nigam

  4. Alka Yagnik
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Explanation

Kumar Sanu's 'Mehbooba Mehbooba' was a popular Indi-pop song released in 1998, known for its romantic lyrics and soulful melody.