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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 NOT a famous ghazal album?

  1. Ghazal-e-Ghalib

  2. Ghazal-e-Mir

  3. Ghazal-e-Faiz

  4. Ghazal-e-Iqbal
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ghazal-e-Iqbal is not a famous ghazal album.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian electronic music artists is known for his work in the Bhangra genre?

  1. Daler Mehndi

  2. Mika Singh

  3. Sukhwinder Singh

  4. Gurdas Maan
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Explanation

Daler Mehndi is a Bhangra singer and dancer known for his energetic live performances and catchy songs. He has released several albums and singles, and his music has been featured in films and television shows.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the bhajan that Meera Bai composed about the stars?

  1. Tu Hi Mera Chand

  2. Main To Piya Se Naina Lagaye

  3. Ghanan Ghanan Ghata Chhayi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The bhajan 'Tu Hi Mera Chand' is a popular bhajan composed by Meera Bai, in which she describes the beauty of the stars and how they remind her of her beloved Krishna.

Multiple choice

Which contemporary music genre is heavily influenced by Indian tribal music?

  1. Hip Hop

  2. Rock

  3. Electronic Dance Music

  4. New Age Music
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D Correct answer
Explanation

New Age music is a genre of instrumental music that often incorporates elements of world music, including Indian tribal music. It is known for its relaxing and meditative qualities.

Multiple choice

In 2012, which song by Indian singer-songwriter Arijit Singh became the longest-running number-one single on the Indian music charts?

  1. Tum Hi Ho

  2. Chahun Main Ya Naa

  3. Pani Da Rang

  4. Mast Magan
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Explanation

Released in September 2012, "Tum Hi Ho" topped the Indian music charts for 19 consecutive weeks, becoming the longest-running number-one single in the country's history.

Multiple choice

Which song by Indian singer-songwriter Badshah became the most-viewed Indian music video on YouTube in 2018?

  1. Genda Phool

  2. Kala Chashma

  3. Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai

  4. Tareefan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Released in February 2016, "Kala Chashma" became Badshah's most-viewed Indian music video on YouTube, with over 1.3 billion views as of 2023.

Multiple choice

In 2017, which song by Indian singer-songwriter Pritam became the longest-running number-one single on the Indian music charts?

  1. Gerua

  2. Kala Chashma

  3. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

  4. Channa Mereya
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Explanation

Released in October 2015, "Gerua" topped the Indian music charts for 20 consecutive weeks, becoming the longest-running number-one single in the country's history.

Multiple choice

Which Indian musical film, released in 1961, is known for its iconic song 'Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya'?

  1. Mughal-e-Azam

  2. Mother India

  3. Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai

  4. Barsaat
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Explanation

Mughal-e-Azam, directed by K. Asif, is famous for its song 'Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya', picturized on Madhubala.

Multiple choice

Which Indian musical film, released in 1975, features the song 'Mehbooba Mehbooba' and is known for its vibrant music and dance sequences?

  1. Sholay

  2. Deewaar

  3. Zanjeer

  4. Trishul
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Explanation

Sholay, directed by Ramesh Sippy, is famous for its song 'Mehbooba Mehbooba' and is known for its vibrant music and dance sequences.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'Melody Queen' of Indian cinema and has sung numerous hit songs in various languages?

  1. Asha Bhosle

  2. Shreya Ghoshal

  3. Sunidhi Chauhan

  4. Alka Yagnik
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Explanation

Asha Bhosle is often referred to as the 'Melody Queen' of Indian cinema due to her exceptional singing skills and contributions to various languages.

Multiple choice

Which Indian musical film, released in 1980, is known for its disco-inspired music and features the song 'I Am a Disco Dancer'?

  1. Disco Dancer

  2. Karz

  3. Qurbani

  4. Love Story
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Explanation

Disco Dancer, directed by Babbar Subhash, is known for its disco-inspired music and features the song 'I Am a Disco Dancer'.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'King of Melody' in Indian cinema and has composed music for numerous hit films?

  1. R. D. Burman

  2. S. D. Burman

  3. Naushad

  4. Madan Mohan
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Explanation

R. D. Burman, also known as Pancham Da, is often referred to as the 'King of Melody' in Indian cinema due to his exceptional compositions.

Multiple choice

Which Indian musical film, released in 1991, is known for its soulful music and features the song 'Tujhe Dekha Toh Ye Jaana Sanam'?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Mohabbatein
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Explanation

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, directed by Aditya Chopra, is known for its soulful music and features the song 'Tujhe Dekha Toh Ye Jaana Sanam'.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'Golden Voice of India' and has sung numerous hit songs in various languages?

  1. Kishore Kumar

  2. Mohammed Rafi

  3. Manna Dey

  4. Mukesh
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mohammed Rafi is often referred to as the 'Golden Voice of India' due to his exceptional singing skills and contributions to various languages.

Multiple choice

Which Indian musical film, released in 2002, is known for its fusion of Indian classical music and Western pop and features the song 'Dola Re Dola'?

  1. Devdas

  2. Lagaan

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Swades
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Explanation

Devdas, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is known for its fusion of Indian classical music and Western pop and features the song 'Dola Re Dola'.