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 of the following is a popular Indian music and dance film starring Hrithik Roshan?

  1. Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

  2. Koi... Mil Gaya

  3. Krrish

  4. Dhoom 2
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai is a 2000 Indian musical romantic drama film starring Hrithik Roshan.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular Indian music and dance film starring Ranbir Kapoor?

  1. Saawariya

  2. Bachna Ae Haseeno

  3. Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani

  4. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Saawariya is a 2007 Indian musical romantic drama film starring Ranbir Kapoor.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular Indian music and dance film starring Deepika Padukone?

  1. Om Shanti Om

  2. Bachna Ae Haseeno

  3. Love Aaj Kal

  4. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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Explanation

Om Shanti Om is a 2007 Indian musical romantic drama film starring Deepika Padukone.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular Indian music and dance film starring Disha Patani?

  1. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story

  2. Baaghi 2

  3. Bharat

  4. Malang
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Explanation

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story is a 2016 Indian biographical sports drama film starring Disha Patani.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Bhojpuri folk song?

  1. Kajri

  2. Chaiti

  3. Jhumar

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

Kajri, Chaiti, and Jhumar are all famous Bhojpuri folk songs.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Bhojpuri singer?

  1. Malini Awasthi

  2. Sharda Sinha

  3. Kalpana Patowary

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Malini Awasthi, Sharda Sinha, and Kalpana Patowary are all famous Bhojpuri singers.

Multiple choice

Which Indian cricketer was inspired by the music of Kishore Kumar to score a century in his debut Test match?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Rahul Dravid

  3. Sourav Ganguly

  4. Virender Sehwag
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Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar, the Indian cricket legend, was inspired by the music of Kishore Kumar to score a century in his debut Test match against Pakistan in 1989.

Multiple choice

Which Indian House Music artist released a song titled "Azaadi" in 2020, which became an anthem for the anti-CAA protests?

  1. Nucleya

  2. Ritviz

  3. Prabh Deep

  4. Divine
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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Explanation

Nucleya's song "Azaadi" was released in 2020 and quickly became an anthem for the anti-CAA protests in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian House Music artist has been vocal about his support for the LGBTQ+ community and has performed at Pride events?

  1. Anish Sood

  2. Sandunes

  3. Sickflip

  4. Zaeden
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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Explanation

Anish Sood has been an outspoken supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and has performed at Pride events in India and abroad.

Multiple choice

Which Indian House Music artist released a song titled "Dilli" in 2019, which became a symbol of the city's resilience during the anti-CAA protests?

  1. Ritviz

  2. Prabh Deep

  3. Divine

  4. Seedhe Maut
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Explanation

Ritviz's song "Dilli" was released in 2019 and quickly became a symbol of the city's resilience during the anti-CAA protests.

Multiple choice

Which Indian House Music artist has been critical of the government's policies and has used his music to express his dissent?

  1. Prabh Deep

  2. Divine

  3. Seedhe Maut

  4. Anish Sood
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Explanation

Prabh Deep has been critical of the government's policies and has used his music to express his dissent.

Multiple choice

Which Indian House Music artist released a song titled "Inquilab" in 2020, which became a symbol of the farmers' protests in India?

  1. Divine

  2. Seedhe Maut

  3. Prabh Deep

  4. Zaeden
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Seedhe Maut's song "Inquilab" was released in 2020 and quickly became a symbol of the farmers' protests in India.

Multiple choice

Who is the youngest artist to win an Indian Pop Music Award?

  1. Shreya Ghoshal

  2. Sunidhi Chauhan

  3. Neha Kakkar

  4. Tulsi Kumar
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Explanation

Shreya Ghoshal was just 16 years old when she won her first Indian Pop Music Award for Best Female Playback Singer in 2002.

Multiple choice

Which artist has won the most Indian Pop Music Awards for Best Male Playback Singer?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Sonu Nigam

  3. Kumar Sanu

  4. Udit Narayan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sonu Nigam has won the Best Male Playback Singer award a record 6 times, including consecutive wins from 1997 to 2000.

Multiple choice

Which artist has won the most Indian Pop Music Awards for Best Female Playback Singer?

  1. Shreya Ghoshal

  2. Sunidhi Chauhan

  3. Alka Yagnik

  4. Lata Mangeshkar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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Explanation

Shreya Ghoshal holds the record for the most Best Female Playback Singer awards, with 10 wins to her name.