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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 sports film featured the song 'Chak De! India' by Sukhwinder Singh?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Dangal

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

The song 'Chak De! India' by Sukhwinder Singh was the title track of the 2007 sports film 'Chak De! India'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian music composer created the theme music for the 2014 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

  3. Vishal-Shekhar

  4. Amit Trivedi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Vishal-Shekhar composed the theme music for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, titled 'Ek Desh Ek Junoon'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports film featured the song 'Dangal' by Pritam?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Dangal

  4. Sultan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Dangal' by Pritam was the title track of the 2016 sports biopic 'Dangal'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian music composer created the theme music for the 2010 Asian Games held in Guangzhou?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

  3. Vishal-Shekhar

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

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy composed the theme music for the 2010 Asian Games, titled 'Ek Desh Ek Junoon'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports film featured the song 'Sultan' by Vishal-Shekhar?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Dangal

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

The song 'Sultan' by Vishal-Shekhar was the title track of the 2016 sports drama 'Sultan'.

Multiple choice

Which street food dish has been immortalized in a popular Indian film song, celebrating its simplicity and universal appeal?

  1. Sevpuri

  2. Pav Bhaji

  3. Chana Masala

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

Pav Bhaji, a popular street food dish made from a spicy vegetable curry served with soft bread rolls, has been immortalized in a popular Indian film song, celebrating its simplicity and universal appeal.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film featured a downtempo music soundtrack that gained widespread popularity?

  1. Dil Chahta Hai

  2. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  3. Rang De Basanti

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

All of the mentioned films featured downtempo music soundtracks that gained immense popularity in India.

Multiple choice

Which iconic song from the 1975 film (Sholay) features a dance sequence performed by Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra?

  1. Mehbooba Mehbooba

  2. Holi Ke Din

  3. Yeh Dosti

  4. Jhumka Gira Re
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song (Mehbooba Mehbooba) from the film (Sholay) is a classic dance sequence performed by Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra.

Multiple choice

Which song from the 2015 film (Bajirao Mastani) features a dance sequence performed by Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh?

  1. Deewani Mastani

  2. Pinga

  3. Mohe Rang Do Laal

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

The song (Pinga) from the film (Bajirao Mastani) features a dance sequence performed by Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh.

Multiple choice

In the 2016 film (Ae Dil Hai Mushkil), which song features a dance sequence performed by Ranbir Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan?

  1. Channa Mereya

  2. Bulleya

  3. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

  4. The Breakup Song
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song (Channa Mereya) from the film (Ae Dil Hai Mushkil) features a dance sequence performed by Ranbir Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Multiple choice

Which song from the 2018 film (Padmaavat) features a dance sequence performed by Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor?

  1. Ghoomar

  2. Binte Dil

  3. Khalibali

  4. Ek Dil Ek Jaan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song (Ghoomar) from the film (Padmaavat) features a dance sequence performed by Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor.

Multiple choice

In the 2019 film (War), which song features a dance sequence performed by Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff?

  1. Ghungroo

  2. Jai Jai Shiv Shankar

  3. Befikre

  4. Tumhe Apna Banane Ka
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song (Ghungroo) from the film (War) features a dance sequence performed by Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff.

Multiple choice

Which song from the 2020 film (Laxmii) features a dance sequence performed by Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani?

  1. Burj Khalifa

  2. Bam Bholle

  3. Aaj Se Teri

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

The song (Burj Khalifa) from the film (Laxmii) features a dance sequence performed by Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani.

Multiple choice

In the 2021 film (Shershaah), which song features a dance sequence performed by Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani?

  1. Raataan Lambiyan

  2. Kabhi Tumhe

  3. Ranjha

  4. Jai Hind Ki Sena
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song (Raataan Lambiyan) from the film (Shershaah) features a dance sequence performed by Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani.

Multiple choice

Which song from the 2022 film (Gangubai Kathiawadi) features a dance sequence performed by Alia Bhatt?

  1. Dholida

  2. Meri Jaan

  3. Jab Saiyaan

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

The song (Dholida) from the film (Gangubai Kathiawadi) features a dance sequence performed by Alia Bhatt.