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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 Bollywood composer is known for his work in films like 'Lagaan', 'Jodhaa Akbar', and 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

  3. Vishal-Shekhar

  4. Pritam Chakraborty
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A.R. Rahman is known for his work in films like 'Lagaan', 'Jodhaa Akbar', and 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film featured the song 'Chaiyya Chaiyya'?

  1. Dil Se

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Mohabbatein
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' was featured in the 1998 Bollywood film 'Dil Se'.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'King of Melody' in Bollywood?

  1. Kishore Kumar

  2. Mohammed Rafi

  3. Mukesh

  4. Manna Dey
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mohammed Rafi is known as the 'King of Melody' in Bollywood due to his soulful voice and contributions to Bollywood music.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film introduced the song 'Bole Chudiyan'?

  1. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  4. Mohabbatein
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Explanation

The song 'Bole Chudiyan' was featured in the 2001 Bollywood film 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood composer is known for his work in films like 'Rang De Basanti', '3 Idiots', and 'PK'?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

  3. Vishal-Shekhar

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

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy are known for their work in films like 'Rang De Basanti', '3 Idiots', and 'PK'.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film featured the song 'Kal Ho Naa Ho'?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Kal Ho Naa Ho
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' was featured in the 2003 Bollywood film 'Kal Ho Naa Ho'.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'Queen of Melody' in Bollywood?

  1. Lata Mangeshkar

  2. Asha Bhosle

  3. Shreya Ghoshal

  4. Sunidhi Chauhan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Asha Bhosle is known as the 'Queen of Melody' in Bollywood due to her melodious voice and contributions to Bollywood music.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film introduced the song 'Dhoom Machale'?

  1. Dhoom

  2. Dhoom 2

  3. Dhoom 3

  4. War
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Dhoom Machale' was featured in the 2004 Bollywood film 'Dhoom'.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood composer is known for his work in films like 'My Name Is Khan', 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna', and 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

  3. Vishal-Shekhar

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

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy are known for their work in films like 'My Name Is Khan', 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna', and 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film featured the song 'Jai Ho'?

  1. Slumdog Millionaire

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
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Explanation

The song 'Jai Ho' was featured in the 2008 Bollywood film 'Slumdog Millionaire'.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film introduced the song 'Gerua'?

  1. Dilwale

  2. Chennai Express

  3. Happy New Year

  4. Raees
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Explanation

The song 'Gerua' was featured in the 2015 Bollywood film 'Dilwale'.

Multiple choice

Which Qawwali music video features a collaboration between Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Eddie Vedder?

  1. Allah Hu

  2. Tumhe Dillagi

  3. Yaar Ko Rab Bana

  4. Tere Bin Nahin Lagda
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Explanation

The music video for "Allah Hu" features a collaboration between Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Eddie Vedder, the lead singer of the rock band Pearl Jam.

Multiple choice

Which Qawwali music video was directed by Mira Nair?

  1. Dama Dam Mast Qalandar

  2. Afreen Afreen

  3. Tere Bin Nahin Lagda

  4. Tumhe Dillagi
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Explanation

The music video for "Dama Dam Mast Qalandar" was directed by Mira Nair, an Indian-American filmmaker known for her work in both Bollywood and Hollywood.

Multiple choice

Which Qawwali music video was choreographed by Farah Khan?

  1. Tumhe Dillagi

  2. Afreen Afreen

  3. Tere Bin Nahin Lagda

  4. Dama Dam Mast Qalandar
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Explanation

The music video for "Tumhe Dillagi" was choreographed by Farah Khan, an Indian choreographer, director, and producer known for her work in Bollywood films.

Multiple choice

Which Qawwali music video features a cameo appearance by Shah Rukh Khan?

  1. Tere Bin Nahin Lagda

  2. Afreen Afreen

  3. Dama Dam Mast Qalandar

  4. Tumhe Dillagi
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Explanation

The music video for "Tere Bin Nahin Lagda" features a cameo appearance by Shah Rukh Khan, one of the most popular actors in Bollywood.