General Awareness

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 iconic Bollywood film featured the song "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga"?

  1. 1942: A Love Story

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
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Explanation

The song "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga" was featured in the 1994 Bollywood film "1942: A Love Story", starring Anil Kapoor and Manisha Koirala.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the blockbuster film "Sholay"?

  1. R.D. Burman

  2. Laxmikant-Pyarelal

  3. S.D. Burman

  4. A.R. Rahman
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Explanation

R.D. Burman, also known as Pancham Da, composed the music for the classic Bollywood film "Sholay" (1975).

Multiple choice

Which song from the film "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" became a global anthem for love and romance?

  1. "Ruk Ja O Dil Deewane"

  2. "Ho Gaya Hai Tujhko To Pyar Sajna"

  3. "Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye"

  4. "Tujhe Dekha Toh Ye Jaana Sanam"
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Explanation

The song "Tujhe Dekha Toh Ye Jaana Sanam" from the 1995 film "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" became a global hit and is considered one of the most iconic love songs in Bollywood history.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film featured the song "Chaiyya Chaiyya", where Shah Rukh Khan and Malaika Arora danced on top of a moving train?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Dil To Pagal Hai
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Explanation

The song "Chaiyya Chaiyya" from the 1997 film "Dil To Pagal Hai" featured Shah Rukh Khan and Malaika Arora dancing on top of a moving train, becoming an iconic Bollywood moment.

Multiple choice

Who sang the title track of the film "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai"?

  1. Udit Narayan

  2. Kumar Sanu

  3. Alka Yagnik

  4. Shreya Ghoshal
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Explanation

Udit Narayan sang the title track of the 1998 film "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", which became a chart-topping hit.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film featured the song "Bole Chudiyan"?

  1. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  4. Mohabbatein
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Explanation

The song "Bole Chudiyan" was featured in the 2001 film "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham", starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, and Kareena Kapoor.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the film "Lagaan"?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. R.D. Burman

  3. Laxmikant-Pyarelal

  4. S.D. Burman
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Explanation

A.R. Rahman composed the music for the 2001 film "Lagaan", which won the Academy Award for Best Original Score.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film featured the song "Kal Ho Naa Ho"?

  1. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  4. Kal Ho Naa Ho
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Explanation

The song "Kal Ho Naa Ho" was featured in the 2003 film of the same name, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, and Saif Ali Khan.

Multiple choice

Who sang the song "Dhoom Machale" from the film "Dhoom"?

  1. Sunidhi Chauhan

  2. Shreya Ghoshal

  3. Alka Yagnik

  4. Kavita Krishnamurthy
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Explanation

Sunidhi Chauhan sang the song "Dhoom Machale" from the 2004 film "Dhoom", which became a chart-topping hit.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film featured the song "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna"?

  1. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  4. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
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Explanation

The song "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" was featured in the 2006 film of the same name, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, and Preity Zinta.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the film "Taare Zameen Par"?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. R.D. Burman

  3. Laxmikant-Pyarelal

  4. S.D. Burman
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Explanation

A.R. Rahman composed the music for the 2007 film "Taare Zameen Par", which won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film featured the song "Jai Ho"?

  1. Slumdog Millionaire

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
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Explanation

The song "Jai Ho" was featured in the 2008 film "Slumdog Millionaire", which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Multiple choice

Who sang the song "Tum Hi Ho" from the film "Aashiqui 2"?

  1. Arijit Singh

  2. Mohit Chauhan

  3. KK

  4. Sonu Nigam
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Explanation

Arijit Singh sang the song "Tum Hi Ho" from the 2013 film "Aashiqui 2", which became a chart-topping hit.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film featured the song "Gerua"?

  1. Dilwale

  2. Chennai Express

  3. Happy New Year

  4. Raees
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Explanation

The song "Gerua" was featured in the 2015 film "Dilwale", starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the film "Bajirao Mastani"?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. R.D. Burman

  3. Laxmikant-Pyarelal

  4. S.D. Burman
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Explanation

A.R. Rahman composed the music for the 2015 film "Bajirao Mastani", which won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction.