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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 of the following is a famous Maithili Script radio station?

  1. Radio Mithila

  2. All India Radio

  3. BBC Radio

  4. Voice of America
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Radio Mithila is a famous Maithili Script radio station.

Multiple choice

Who is the Indian pop music engineer who composed the music for the iconic song 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'?

  1. Jatin-Lalit

  2. R.D. Burman

  3. S.D. Burman

  4. Laxmikant-Pyarelal
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Explanation

Jatin-Lalit are an Indian pop music engineer duo who composed the music for the iconic song 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'. They are known for their melodious and romantic compositions.

Multiple choice

Who is the Indian pop music engineer credited with composing the music for the blockbuster film '3 Idiots'?

  1. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

  2. R.D. Burman

  3. S.D. Burman

  4. Laxmikant-Pyarelal
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Explanation

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy are an Indian pop music engineer trio who composed the music for the blockbuster film '3 Idiots'. They are known for their innovative and experimental compositions.

Multiple choice

Who is the Indian pop music engineer who composed the music for the popular TV show 'Indian Idol'?

  1. Vishal-Shekhar

  2. R.D. Burman

  3. S.D. Burman

  4. Laxmikant-Pyarelal
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Explanation

Vishal-Shekhar are an Indian pop music engineer duo who composed the music for the popular TV show 'Indian Idol'. They are known for their catchy and melodious compositions.

Multiple choice

Who is the Indian pop music engineer credited with composing the music for the film 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. R.D. Burman

  3. S.D. Burman

  4. Laxmikant-Pyarelal
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Explanation

A.R. Rahman is an Indian pop music engineer who composed the music for the film 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'. He is known for his innovative and experimental compositions, which often blend Indian and Western musical styles.

Multiple choice

Who is the Indian pop music engineer credited with composing the music for the film 'Sholay'?

  1. R.D. Burman

  2. S.D. Burman

  3. Laxmikant-Pyarelal

  4. Gulshan Bawra
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Explanation

R.D. Burman composed the music for the iconic film 'Sholay'. His compositions for the film, such as 'Mehbooba Mehbooba' and 'Yeh Dosti', are considered classics of Indian pop music.

Multiple choice

Who is the Indian pop music engineer credited with composing the music for the film '1942: A Love Story'?

  1. R.D. Burman

  2. S.D. Burman

  3. Laxmikant-Pyarelal

  4. Gulshan Bawra
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Explanation

R.D. Burman composed the music for the film '1942: A Love Story'. His compositions for the film, such as 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga' and 'Kuch Na Kaho', are considered classics of Indian pop music.

Multiple choice

Which Indian Hardcore Music track gained international recognition and was featured in a Hollywood movie?

  1. Ganeshji

  2. Bhangra Knights

  3. Dil Le Gayi Kudi Gujarat Ki

  4. Tunak Tunak Tun
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Daler Mehndi's track 'Tunak Tunak Tun' gained international popularity and was featured in the 2002 Hollywood movie 'Bend It Like Beckham.'

Multiple choice

Which Indian Hardcore Music track was featured in the Bollywood movie 'Student of the Year'?

  1. Radha Teri Chunri

  2. Disco Deewane

  3. Ishq Wala Love

  4. The Disco Song
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The track 'The Disco Song' from the movie 'Student of the Year' became a popular Indian Hardcore Music hit.

Multiple choice

Who is the music producer duo behind some of the most iconic Bollywood soundtracks, including '1942: A Love Story' and 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'?

  1. Laxmikant-Pyarelal

  2. Nadeem-Shravan

  3. Jatin-Lalit

  4. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Jatin-Lalit, comprising brothers Jatin Pandit and Lalit Pandit, are known for their melodious and soulful compositions. They have created memorable soundtracks for numerous Bollywood films, including 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' and 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'.

Multiple choice

Who is the music producer behind the Indi-pop album 'Jhoom', which featured the hit song 'Jhoom Barabar Jhoom'?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Nadeem-Shravan

  3. Jatin-Lalit

  4. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
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Explanation

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy produced the Indi-pop album 'Jhoom' in 2007. The album was a commercial success, with the song 'Jhoom Barabar Jhoom' becoming a popular hit.

Multiple choice

Which of these Indian romantic comedy films was released in 2011?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Band Baaja Baaraat
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Explanation

Band Baaja Baaraat was released in 2011.

Multiple choice

Which iconic Indian sports anthem was composed by A.R. Rahman and sung by Blaaze?

  1. Chak De! India

  2. Lagaan

  3. Dangal

  4. Sultan
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Explanation

The song 'Chak De! India' from the 2007 film of the same name, composed by A.R. Rahman and sung by Blaaze, became a national anthem for Indian sports.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports film featured the song 'Zinda' by Sona Mohapatra?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Dangal

  4. Sultan
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Explanation

The song 'Zinda' by Sona Mohapatra was featured in the 2016 sports biopic 'Dangal', based on the life of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat.

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
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B Correct answer
Explanation

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