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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 Indian hip hop artist is known for his controversial lyrics and aggressive rapping style?

  1. Badshah

  2. Honey Singh

  3. Raftaar

  4. Yo Yo Honey Singh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Yo Yo Honey Singh is known for his controversial lyrics and aggressive rapping style, which has often been criticized by critics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian hip hop artist is known for his socially conscious lyrics and activism?

  1. Badshah

  2. Divine

  3. Raftaar

  4. Yo Yo Honey Singh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Divine is known for his socially conscious lyrics and activism, which has earned him a large following among fans of Indian hip hop.

Multiple choice

Which Indian hip hop artist is known for his unique style of rapping in Tamil?

  1. Badshah

  2. Divine

  3. Raftaar

  4. Yo Yo Honey Singh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Yo Yo Honey Singh is known for his unique style of rapping in Tamil, which has made him popular among fans of Indian hip hop.

Multiple choice

Which Indian hip hop artist is known for his collaborations with international artists such as Snoop Dogg and Sean Paul?

  1. Badshah

  2. Divine

  3. Raftaar

  4. Yo Yo Honey Singh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Badshah is known for his collaborations with international artists such as Snoop Dogg and Sean Paul, which have helped him gain a global audience.

Multiple choice

Which Indian hip hop artist is known for his unique style of rapping in Telugu?

  1. Badshah

  2. Divine

  3. Raftaar

  4. Yo Yo Honey Singh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Yo Yo Honey Singh is known for his unique style of rapping in Telugu, which has made him popular among fans of Indian hip hop.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie featured the song 'Chaiyya Chaiyya', where Shah Rukh Khan and Malaika Arora danced on a moving train?

  1. Dil To Pagal Hai

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Mohabbatein
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' from the movie 'Dil To Pagal Hai' featured Shah Rukh Khan and Malaika Arora dancing on a moving train, and the footwear they wore in the song became a fashion trend.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie featured the song 'Sheila Ki Jawani', where Katrina Kaif danced in high heels?

  1. Tees Maar Khan

  2. Dabangg

  3. Bodyguard

  4. Ek Tha Tiger
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Sheila Ki Jawani' from the movie 'Tees Maar Khan' featured Katrina Kaif dancing in high heels, which became a fashion trend among women.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mathematician and astronomer is credited with developing the concept of shrutis?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan
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Correct answer
Explanation

Bharata Muni, the author of the Natya Shastra, is credited with developing the concept of shrutis, the 22 microtones that form the basis of Indian classical music.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mathematician and astronomer developed the concept of 'grahas' in Indian music?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan
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Correct answer
Explanation

Bharata Muni, the author of the Natya Shastra, also developed the concept of 'grahas', the seven notes of the Indian musical scale.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mathematician and astronomer developed the concept of 'jati' in Indian music?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan
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Correct answer
Explanation

Bharata Muni, the author of the Natya Shastra, also developed the concept of 'jati', the seven basic melodic structures in Indian music.

Multiple choice

Which region is known for its unique blend of traditional Goan music with Metal, creating a vibrant and energetic sound that reflects the state's cultural diversity?

  1. Goa

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Goa is known for its unique blend of traditional Goan music with Metal, resulting in a vibrant and energetic sound that reflects the state's cultural diversity.

Multiple choice

In which 2017 film did the Indian lounge music track "Dilbaro" by A.R. Rahman gain popularity?

  1. Raees

  2. Dangal

  3. Jagga Jasoos

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

The Indian lounge music track "Dilbaro" by A.R. Rahman gained popularity in the 2017 film "Raees".

Multiple choice

In which 2020 film did the Indian lounge music track "Genda Phool" by Badshah and Payal Dev gain popularity?

  1. Street Dancer 3D

  2. Baaghi 3

  3. Jawaani Jaaneman

  4. Coolie No. 1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian lounge music track "Genda Phool" by Badshah and Payal Dev gained popularity in the 2020 film "Coolie No. 1".

Multiple choice

In which 2023 film did the Indian lounge music track "Naatu Naatu" by M.M. Keeravani gain popularity?

  1. RRR

  2. K.G.F: Chapter 2

  3. Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva

  4. Ponniyin Selvan: I
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian lounge music track "Naatu Naatu" by M.M. Keeravani gained popularity in the 2023 film "RRR".

Multiple choice

In which 2015 film did the Indian lounge music track "Dil Dhadakne Do" by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy gain popularity?

  1. Dil Dhadakne Do

  2. Bajirao Mastani

  3. Tamasha

  4. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian lounge music track "Dil Dhadakne Do" by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy gained popularity in the 2015 film "Dil Dhadakne Do".