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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 film is known for its iconic dance sequence featuring the song 'Kajra Re'?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Devdas

  5. Kal Ho Naa Ho
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Bollywood film 'Bunty Aur Babli' features the iconic dance sequence for the song 'Kajra Re,' performed by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film is known for its elaborate dance sequence featuring the song 'Deewani Mastani'?

  1. Bajirao Mastani

  2. Padmaavat

  3. Raees

  4. Sultan

  5. Dangal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Bollywood film 'Bajirao Mastani' features an elaborate dance sequence for the song 'Deewani Mastani,' performed by Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film is known for its elaborate dance sequence featuring the song 'Ghoomar'?

  1. Bajirao Mastani

  2. Padmaavat

  3. Raees

  4. Sultan

  5. Dangal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Bollywood film 'Padmaavat' features an elaborate dance sequence for the song 'Ghoomar,' performed by Deepika Padukone.

Multiple choice

Who directed the music video of the song 'Zinda'?

  1. Farhan Akhtar

  2. Zoya Akhtar

  3. Karan Johar

  4. Imtiaz Ali
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Explanation

Farhan Akhtar directed the music video of the song 'Zinda', which is based on the sport of boxing.

Multiple choice

Which Indian animation film features the song 'Dil Hai Chota Sa'?

  1. Chota Bheem

  2. Motu Patlu

  3. Krishna and His Leela

  4. Hanuman
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Dil Hai Chota Sa' was composed by A.R. Rahman for the 2010 Indian animation film 'Krishna and His Leela'.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the 2016 Indian animation film 'Shiva'?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Amit Trivedi

  3. Pritam Chakraborty

  4. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Amit Trivedi composed the music for the 2016 Indian animation film 'Shiva'.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the 2018 Indian animation film 'Padmaavat'?

  1. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

  2. A.R. Rahman

  3. Amit Trivedi

  4. Pritam Chakraborty
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sanjay Leela Bhansali composed the music for the 2018 Indian animation film 'Padmaavat'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian animation film features the song 'Deewani Mastani'?

  1. Bajirao Mastani

  2. Padmaavat

  3. Ram-Leela

  4. Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Deewani Mastani' was composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali for the 2015 Indian animation film 'Bajirao Mastani'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian animation film features the song 'Ghoomar'?

  1. Padmaavat

  2. Bajirao Mastani

  3. Ram-Leela

  4. Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Ghoomar' was composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali for the 2018 Indian animation film 'Padmaavat'.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the 2020 Indian animation film 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior'?

  1. Ajay-Atul

  2. Amit Trivedi

  3. Pritam Chakraborty

  4. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ajay-Atul composed the music for the 2020 Indian animation film 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian animation film features the song 'Shubhaarambh'?

  1. Bajirao Mastani

  2. Padmaavat

  3. Ram-Leela

  4. Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Shubhaarambh' was composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali for the 2015 Indian animation film 'Bajirao Mastani'.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the 2021 Indian animation film 'Sooryavanshi'?

  1. Tanishk Bagchi

  2. B Praak

  3. Jaani

  4. Arko Pravo Mukherjee
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Explanation

Tanishk Bagchi composed the music for the 2021 Indian animation film 'Sooryavanshi'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian animation film features the song 'Tip Tip Barsa Paani'?

  1. Mohra

  2. Aankhen

  3. Andaaz

  4. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Tip Tip Barsa Paani' was composed by Viju Shah for the 1994 Indian animation film 'Mohra'.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the 2022 Indian animation film 'Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva'?

  1. Pritam Chakraborty

  2. Amit Trivedi

  3. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

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

Pritam Chakraborty composed the music for the 2022 Indian animation film 'Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva'.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best Indian House Music Song?

  1. The Indian House Music Producer of the Year Award

  2. The Indian House Music Album of the Year Award

  3. The Indian House Music Song of the Year Award

  4. The Indian House Music Video of the Year Award
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian House Music Song of the Year Award is given to the best Indian House Music Song.