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 Qawwali song was featured in the film "Jodhaa Akbar"?

  1. Khwaja Mere Khwaja

  2. Jashn-e-Bahara

  3. Azeem-o-Shaan Shahenshah
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Qawwali song "Khwaja Mere Khwaja" was featured in the 2008 Bollywood film Jodhaa Akbar. The song was composed by A.R. Rahman and sung by Javed Ali.

Multiple choice

Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Bajirao Mastani"?

  1. Deewani Mastani

  2. Mohe Rang Do Laal

  3. Pinga
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Qawwali song "Deewani Mastani" was featured in the 2015 Bollywood film Bajirao Mastani. The song was composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Javed Ali.

Multiple choice

Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Mughal-e-Azam"?

  1. Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya

  2. Mohe Panghat Pe Nandlal

  3. Jab Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Qawwali song "Jab Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya" was featured in the 1960 Bollywood film Mughal-e-Azam. The song was composed by Naushad and sung by Lata Mangeshkar.

Multiple choice

Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Umrao Jaan"?

  1. Dil Cheez Kya Hai

  2. In Aankhon Ki Masti Ke

  3. Salaam-e-Ishq
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Qawwali song "Dil Cheez Kya Hai" was featured in the 1981 Bollywood film Umrao Jaan. The song was composed by Khayyam and sung by Asha Bhosle.

Multiple choice

Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Jodhaa Akbar"?

  1. Khwaja Mere Khwaja

  2. Jashn-e-Bahara

  3. Azeem-o-Shaan Shahenshah
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Qawwali song "Khwaja Mere Khwaja" was featured in the 2008 Bollywood film Jodhaa Akbar. The song was composed by A.R. Rahman and sung by Javed Ali.

Multiple choice

Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Bajirao Mastani"?

  1. Deewani Mastani

  2. Mohe Rang Do Laal

  3. Pinga
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Qawwali song "Deewani Mastani" was featured in the 2015 Bollywood film Bajirao Mastani. The song was composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Javed Ali.

Multiple choice

Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Mughal-e-Azam"?

  1. Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya

  2. Mohe Panghat Pe Nandlal

  3. Jab Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Qawwali song "Jab Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya" was featured in the 1960 Bollywood film Mughal-e-Azam. The song was composed by Naushad and sung by Lata Mangeshkar.

Multiple choice

Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Umrao Jaan"?

  1. Dil Cheez Kya Hai

  2. In Aankhon Ki Masti Ke

  3. Salaam-e-Ishq
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Qawwali song "Dil Cheez Kya Hai" was featured in the 1981 Bollywood film Umrao Jaan. The song was composed by Khayyam and sung by Asha Bhosle.

Multiple choice

Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Jodhaa Akbar"?

  1. Khwaja Mere Khwaja

  2. Jashn-e-Bahara

  3. Azeem-o-Shaan Shahenshah
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Qawwali song "Khwaja Mere Khwaja" was featured in the 2008 Bollywood film Jodhaa Akbar. The song was composed by A.R. Rahman and sung by Javed Ali.

Multiple choice

Which Qawwali song was featured in the film "Bajirao Mastani"?

  1. Deewani Mastani

  2. Mohe Rang Do Laal

  3. Pinga
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Qawwali song "Deewani Mastani" was featured in the 2015 Bollywood film Bajirao Mastani. The song was composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Javed Ali.

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

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