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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 pop song was remixed by Salim-Sulaiman in 2010?

  1. Munni Badnaam Hui

  2. Sheila Ki Jawani

  3. Chammak Challo

  4. Tere Naina
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Salim-Sulaiman's remix of 'Munni Badnaam Hui' from the movie 'Dabangg' was a massive hit in India.

Multiple choice

Who remixed the song 'Chikni Chameli' from the movie 'Agneepath'?

  1. DJ Aqeel

  2. DJ Shadow

  3. Yo Yo Honey Singh

  4. Badshah
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A Correct answer
Explanation

DJ Aqeel's remix of 'Chikni Chameli' was a popular hit in 2012.

Multiple choice

Which Indian pop song was remixed by Vishal-Shekhar in 2011?

  1. Chammak Challo

  2. Tere Naina

  3. Sheila Ki Jawani

  4. Munni Badnaam Hui
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vishal-Shekhar's remix of 'Chammak Challo' from the movie 'Ra.One' was a massive hit in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a famous ghazal singer?

  1. Jagjit Singh

  2. Chitra Singh

  3. Lata Mangeshkar

  4. Ghulam Ali
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Lata Mangeshkar is a famous playback singer, but she is not known for singing ghazals.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a famous ghazal composer?

  1. Khayyam

  2. R.D. Burman

  3. A.R. Rahman

  4. Hridaynath Mangeshkar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A.R. Rahman is a famous composer, but he is not known for composing ghazals.

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

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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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 award is given to the best playback singer (male) in Indian cinema?

  1. Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer (Male)

  2. National Film Award for Best Playback Singer (Male)

  3. IIFA Award for Best Playback Singer (Male)

  4. Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer (Male)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Film Award for Best Playback Singer (Male) is presented annually to the best playback singer (male) in Indian cinema.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best playback singer (female) in Indian cinema?

  1. Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer (Female)

  2. National Film Award for Best Playback Singer (Female)

  3. IIFA Award for Best Playback Singer (Female)

  4. Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer (Female)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Film Award for Best Playback Singer (Female) is presented annually to the best playback singer (female) in Indian cinema.

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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A Correct answer
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.