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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 is a famous Stuti Music composition?

  1. Raag Yaman

  2. Raag Bhairavi

  3. Raag Malkauns

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

Raag Yaman is a famous Stuti Music composition.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its iconic dance sequence featuring the song 'Ek Do Teen'?

  1. Tezaab

  2. Mr. India

  3. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  4. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The film 'Tezaab' (1988) features the iconic dance sequence 'Ek Do Teen', performed by Madhuri Dixit.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is known for its dance sequence featuring the song 'Kajra Re'?

  1. Bunty Aur Babli

  2. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

  3. Kal Ho Naa Ho

  4. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The film 'Bunty Aur Babli' (2005) features the iconic dance sequence 'Kajra Re', performed by Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai.

Multiple choice

Which of the following songs was used as propaganda by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)?

  1. Anachid al-Jihad

  2. Dawlat al-Islam

  3. Ya Mujahid

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

All of the songs listed were used as propaganda by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) to promote their ideology and glorify their leaders.

Multiple choice

Which of the following songs was used as propaganda by the Egyptian government during the Egyptian Revolution of 2011?

  1. Baladi

  2. Dabke

  3. Shaabi

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

All of the songs listed were used as propaganda by the Egyptian government during the Egyptian Revolution of 2011 to promote their ideology and glorify their leaders.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best hip hop song at the Zee Cine Awards?

  1. Best Hip Hop Song

  2. Best Hip Hop Video

  3. Best Hip Hop Artist

  4. Best Hip Hop Album
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Best Hip Hop Song award is given to the best hip hop song at the Zee Cine Awards.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best hip hop video at the MTV Video Music Awards India?

  1. Best Hip Hop Video

  2. Best Hip Hop Song

  3. Best Hip Hop Artist

  4. Best Hip Hop Album
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Best Hip Hop Video award is given to the best hip hop video at the MTV Video Music Awards India.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best hip hop song at the Indian Music Academy Awards?

  1. Best Hip Hop Song

  2. Best Hip Hop Video

  3. Best Hip Hop Artist

  4. Best Hip Hop Album
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Best Hip Hop Song award is given to the best hip hop song at the Indian Music Academy Awards.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best hip hop video at the Filmfare Awards?

  1. Best Hip Hop Video

  2. Best Hip Hop Song

  3. Best Hip Hop Artist

  4. Best Hip Hop Album
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Best Hip Hop Video award is given to the best hip hop video at the Filmfare Awards.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular Indian House Music song in Bollywood?

  1. Mundian To Bach Ke

  2. Kala Chashma

  3. Despacito

  4. Shape of You
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kala Chashma is a popular Indian House Music song in Bollywood. It was released in 2016 and became a huge hit.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Bollywood films featured Indian House Music?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Student of the Year
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Student of the Year is a Bollywood film that featured Indian House Music. The film was released in 2012 and became a huge hit.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular Indian House Music song in Bollywood?

  1. Mundian To Bach Ke

  2. Kala Chashma

  3. Despacito

  4. Shape of You
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kala Chashma is a popular Indian House Music song in Bollywood. It was released in 2016 and became a huge hit.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Bollywood films featured Indian House Music?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Student of the Year
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Student of the Year is a Bollywood film that featured Indian House Music. The film was released in 2012 and became a huge hit.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular Indian House Music song in Bollywood?

  1. Mundian To Bach Ke

  2. Kala Chashma

  3. Despacito

  4. Shape of You
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kala Chashma is a popular Indian House Music song in Bollywood. It was released in 2016 and became a huge hit.

Multiple choice

Which iconic Bollywood film featured the song 'Ek Do Teen', choreographed by Saroj Khan?

  1. Tezaab

  2. Mr. India

  3. Ram Lakhan

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

The song 'Ek Do Teen' from the film 'Tezaab' became a sensation due to its energetic choreography by Saroj Khan and Madhuri Dixit's captivating performance.