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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 artist released the studio album (\text{2 States}) in 2014?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  3. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

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

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy composed and released the studio album (\text{2 States}) in 2014, which featured a blend of traditional Indian melodies with contemporary Western arrangements.

Multiple choice

Who released the studio album (\text{Dilwale}) in 2015?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  3. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

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

Pritam Chakraborty composed and released the studio album (\text{Dilwale}) in 2015, which featured a mix of pop, rock, and electronic music.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood artist released the studio album (\text{Ae Dil Hai Mushkil}) in 2016?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  3. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

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

Pritam Chakraborty composed and released the studio album (\text{Ae Dil Hai Mushkil}) in 2016, which featured a blend of classical Indian music, Western pop, and electronic sounds.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood artist released the studio album (\text{Padmaavat}) in 2018?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  3. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

  4. Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sanjay Leela Bhansali composed and released the studio album (\text{Padmaavat}) in 2018, which featured a blend of classical Indian music, Western pop, and electronic sounds.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie featured the song "Rang De" by Nucleya and Arijit Singh?

  1. Mirzya

  2. Dear Zindagi

  3. Raees

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

The song "Rang De" by Nucleya and Arijit Singh was featured in the Bollywood movie "Mirzya".

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie featured the song "Dilbaro" by Sikandar Kahlon and Shreya Ghoshal?

  1. Raazi

  2. Kesari

  3. Uri: The Surgical Strike

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

The song "Dilbaro" by Sikandar Kahlon and Shreya Ghoshal was featured in the Bollywood movie "Raazi".

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie featured the song "Genda Phool" by DJ Snake and Badshah?

  1. Coolie No. 1

  2. Laxmii

  3. Good Newwz

  4. Street Dancer 3D
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Genda Phool" by DJ Snake and Badshah was featured in the Bollywood movie "Coolie No. 1".

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie featured the song "O Saki Saki" by Tanishk Bagchi and Neha Kakkar?

  1. Batla House

  2. Kabir Singh

  3. Good Newwz

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

The song "O Saki Saki" by Tanishk Bagchi and Neha Kakkar was featured in the Bollywood movie "Batla House".

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie featured the song "Jumme Ki Raat" by Yo Yo Honey Singh and Mika Singh?

  1. Kick

  2. Housefull 3

  3. Dilwale

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

The song "Jumme Ki Raat" by Yo Yo Honey Singh and Mika Singh was featured in the Bollywood movie "Kick".

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie featured the song "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" by Pritam and Arijit Singh?

  1. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

  2. Tamasha

  3. Jagga Jasoos

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

The song "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" by Pritam and Arijit Singh was featured in the Bollywood movie "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil".

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie featured the song "Deewani Mastani" by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Shreya Ghoshal?

  1. Bajirao Mastani

  2. Padmaavat

  3. Ram-Leela

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

The song "Deewani Mastani" by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Shreya Ghoshal was featured in the Bollywood movie "Bajirao Mastani".

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie featured the song "Gerua" by Pritam and Arijit Singh?

  1. Dilwale

  2. Bajirao Mastani

  3. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

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

The song "Gerua" by Pritam and Arijit Singh was featured in the Bollywood movie "Dilwale".

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian national anthem?

  1. Jana Gana Mana

  2. Vande Mataram

  3. Saare Jahan Se Achcha

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jana Gana Mana is the Indian national anthem.

Multiple choice

Who is considered one of the greatest exponents of Kuchipudi dance?

  1. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  2. Birju Maharaj

  3. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  4. Pandit Ravi Shankar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Yamini Krishnamurthy is widely regarded as one of the greatest exponents of Kuchipudi dance for her contributions to its revival and popularization.

Multiple choice

Who is considered one of the greatest exponents of Kathak dance?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  4. Pandit Ravi Shankar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Birju Maharaj is widely regarded as one of the greatest exponents of Kathak dance for his contributions to its revival and popularization.