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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

In the 1960 film (Mughal-e-Azam), which song features a dance sequence performed by Madhubala?

  1. Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya

  2. Mohe Panghat Pe

  3. Jab Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya

  4. Teri Mehfil Mein Kismat Aazma Kar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song (Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya) from the film (Mughal-e-Azam) features a dance sequence performed by Madhubala.

Multiple choice

Which song from the 1971 film (Pakeezah) features a dance sequence performed by Meena Kumari?

  1. Chalte Chalte

  2. In Aankhon Ki Masti Ke

  3. Thaare Rahiyo

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

The song (In Aankhon Ki Masti Ke) from the film (Pakeezah) features a dance sequence performed by Meena Kumari.

Multiple choice

In the 1975 film (Sholay), which song features a dance sequence performed by Hema Malini?

  1. Mehbooba Mehbooba

  2. Holi Ke Din

  3. Yeh Dosti

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

The song (Jhumka Gira Re) from the film (Sholay) features a dance sequence performed by Hema Malini.

Multiple choice

Which song from the 1981 film (Silsila) features a dance sequence performed by Jaya Bachchan?

  1. Rang Barse

  2. Dekha Ek Khwab

  3. Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum

  4. Rang Barse
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,D Correct answer
Explanation

The song (Rang Barse) from the film (Silsila) features a dance sequence performed by Jaya Bachchan.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous song from the Marathi film 'Sairat' (2016)?

  1. Zingaat

  2. Apsara Aali

  3. Yed Lagla

  4. Sairat Zaala Ji
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Zingaat is a popular song from the Marathi film 'Sairat' (2016). It was composed by Ajay-Atul and sung by Ajay Gogavale and Vaishali Made.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous song from the Tamil film 'Kabali' (2016)?

  1. Neruppu Da

  2. Maya Nadhi

  3. Veera Thurandhara

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

Neruppu Da is a popular song from the Tamil film 'Kabali' (2016). It was composed by Santhosh Narayanan and sung by Dhanush.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous song from the Malayalam film 'Premam' (2015)?

  1. Aluva Puzha

  2. Malare

  3. Kaattu

  4. Ente Kannil Ninne
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Malare is a popular song from the Malayalam film 'Premam' (2015). It was composed by Rajesh Murugesan and sung by Vijay Yesudas.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous song from the Gujarati film 'Chhello Divas' (2015)?

  1. Chhello Divas

  2. Jhoot Boliye

  3. Premji

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

Chhello Divas is a popular song from the Gujarati film 'Chhello Divas' (2015). It was composed by Sachin-Jigar and sung by Arijit Singh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous song from the Punjabi film 'Udta Punjab' (2016)?

  1. Udta Punjab

  2. Chitta Ve

  3. Ikk Kudi

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

Chitta Ve is a popular song from the Punjabi film 'Udta Punjab' (2016). It was composed by Amit Trivedi and sung by Amit Trivedi and Kanika Kapoor.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous song from the Marathi film 'Sairat' (2016)?

  1. Zingaat

  2. Apsara Aali

  3. Yed Lagla

  4. Sairat Zaala Ji
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Zingaat is a popular song from the Marathi film 'Sairat' (2016). It was composed by Ajay-Atul and sung by Ajay Gogavale and Vaishali Made.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous song from the Tamil film 'Kabali' (2016)?

  1. Neruppu Da

  2. Maya Nadhi

  3. Veera Thurandhara

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

Neruppu Da is a popular song from the Tamil film 'Kabali' (2016). It was composed by Santhosh Narayanan and sung by Dhanush.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is NOT composed by A.R. Rahman?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Swades

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is a 1995 Indian romantic drama film composed by Jatin-Lalit. The film is not composed by A.R. Rahman.

Multiple choice

Which of the following films is NOT sung by Lata Mangeshkar?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Swades

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is a 1995 Indian romantic drama film sung by Asha Bhosle. The film is not sung by Lata Mangeshkar.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Qawwali singer?

  1. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  2. Abida Parveen

  3. Sabri Brothers

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

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Abida Parveen, and the Sabri Brothers are all famous Qawwali singers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Qawwali singer?

  1. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  2. Abida Parveen

  3. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

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

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Abida Parveen, and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan are all famous Qawwali singers.