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 song from the 2016 film "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" became a global hit?

  1. Channa Mereya

  2. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (Title Track)

  3. Bulleya

  4. The Breakup Song
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Channa Mereya" from the 2016 film "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" became a global hit and is considered one of the most popular Bollywood songs of all time.

Multiple choice

Who sang the popular song "Kala Chashma" from the 2016 film "Baar Baar Dekho"?

  1. Sunidhi Chauhan

  2. Shreya Ghoshal

  3. Neha Kakkar

  4. Badshah
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Badshah sang the popular song "Kala Chashma" from the 2016 film "Baar Baar Dekho".

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the 2022 film "Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva"?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Pritam Chakraborty

  3. Amit Trivedi

  4. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pritam Chakraborty composed the music for the 2022 film "Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva".

Multiple choice

Which Indian House Music track gained international recognition for its social message?

  1. Mundian To Bach Ke

  2. Jai Ho

  3. Tunak Tunak Tun

  4. Rang De Basanti
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Jai Ho, from the movie Slumdog Millionaire, became a global hit and was praised for its uplifting message of hope and resilience.

Multiple choice

Which Indian House Music track addresses the issue of caste discrimination?

  1. Beedi

  2. Chaiyya Chaiyya

  3. Dil Chahta Hai

  4. Rang De Basanti
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Beedi, from the movie Omkara, is a powerful song that speaks out against caste discrimination and promotes social equality.

Multiple choice

Which Indian House Music track addresses the issue of violence against women?

  1. Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan

  2. Sheila Ki Jawani

  3. Munni Badnaam Hui

  4. Fevicol Se
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Correct answer
Explanation

None of the options provided are Indian House Music tracks that address the issue of violence against women.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the winning shot in Jai Alai?

  1. Tanto

  2. Remate

  3. Pelotazo

  4. Rebote
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The winning shot in Jai Alai is called a tanto, which is scored when the ball hits the front wall and the opponent cannot return it.

Multiple choice

In his famous novel 'Anandamath', Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay introduced a powerful song that became a rallying cry for Indian nationalists. What was the name of this song?

  1. Vande Mataram

  2. Jana Gana Mana

  3. Saare Jahan Se Achcha

  4. Ragupati Raghava Raja Ram
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel 'Anandamath' featured the song 'Vande Mataram', which became a symbol of Indian nationalism and was later adopted as one of India's national songs.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous patriotic poem written by Subramania Bharati, expressing his love and devotion for India?

  1. Vande Mataram

  2. Jana Gana Mana

  3. Saare Jahan Se Achcha

  4. En Uyirinum Mel Aagum
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Subramania Bharati's poem 'En Uyirinum Mel Aagum' is a powerful expression of his love and devotion for India, emphasizing the nation's greatness and the sacrifices made for its freedom.

Multiple choice

What is the name of Prabh Deep's song that addresses the issue of water scarcity and the need for water conservation?

  1. Kala Chashma

  2. Gully Boy

  3. Te Amo

  4. Paani
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Prabh Deep's song 'Paani' explores the theme of water scarcity and urges listeners to conserve water and protect this precious resource.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous ghazal singer?

  1. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  2. Jagjit Singh

  3. Chitra Singh

  4. Hariharan
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Correct answer
Explanation

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Jagjit Singh, Chitra Singh, and Hariharan are all famous ghazal singers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous ghazal composer?

  1. Khayyam

  2. Naushad

  3. R.D. Burman

  4. A.R. Rahman
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Correct answer
Explanation

Khayyam, Naushad, R.D. Burman, and A.R. Rahman are all famous ghazal composers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous ghazal album?

  1. Junoon

  2. Ghazal

  3. Silsila

  4. Umrao Jaan
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Correct answer
Explanation

Junoon, Ghazal, Silsila, and Umrao Jaan are all famous ghazal albums.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a popular track in Indian Lounge Music?

  1. Raga Yaman

  2. Tabla Tarang

  3. Santoor Concerto

  4. Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu is not a popular track in Indian Lounge Music. It is a Bollywood song from the 1958 film (\text{Howrah Bridge}).

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a popular track in Indian Lounge Music?

  1. Raga Yaman

  2. Tabla Tarang

  3. Santoor Concerto

  4. Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu is not a popular track in Indian Lounge Music. It is a Bollywood song from the 1958 film (\text{Howrah Bridge}).