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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 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
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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
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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
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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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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
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian films was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song?

  1. Jai Ho

  2. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  3. Gully Boy

  4. Dil Bechara
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The song, from the film Slumdog Millionaire, was composed by A. R. Rahman and won the Academy Award in 2009.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Rabindra Sangeet song?

  1. Ekla Chalo Re

  2. Amar Sonar Bangla

  3. Jana Gana Mana

  4. Vande Mataram
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Ekla Chalo Re is a famous Rabindra Sangeet song. It was composed by Rabindranath Tagore in the early 20th century.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Rabindra Sangeet song?

  1. Amar Sonar Bangla

  2. Jana Gana Mana

  3. Vande Mataram

  4. Saare Jahan Se Achcha
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Amar Sonar Bangla is a famous Rabindra Sangeet song. It was composed by Rabindranath Tagore in the early 20th century.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Rabindra Sangeet song?

  1. Jana Gana Mana

  2. Vande Mataram

  3. Saare Jahan Se Achcha

  4. Ragupati Raghava Raja Ram
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Jana Gana Mana is a famous Rabindra Sangeet song. It was composed by Rabindranath Tagore in the early 20th century and is now the national anthem of India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Rabindra Sangeet song?

  1. Vande Mataram

  2. Saare Jahan Se Achcha

  3. Ragupati Raghava Raja Ram

  4. Vaishnav Jan To
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Vande Mataram is a famous Rabindra Sangeet song. It was composed by Rabindranath Tagore in the late 19th century and is now the national song of India.

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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Jana Gana Mana is the Indian national anthem.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood movie featured a character who overcame addiction through music?

  1. Rock On!!

  2. Dil Chahta Hai

  3. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  4. Kai Po Che!
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Rock On!!, released in 2008, showcased a group of friends who reconnected through music and helped one of their members overcome addiction.

Multiple choice

Which studio album by Lata Mangeshkar was released in 1974 and featured the iconic song 'Rang Barse'?

  1. Aap Ki Kasam

  2. Sharmilee

  3. Roti

  4. Sawan Bhadon
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Lata Mangeshkar's studio album 'Rang Barse' was released in 1974 and featured the iconic song of the same name, which became a classic Bollywood hit.

Multiple choice

Which studio album by Jagjit Singh is known for its ghazal compositions and soulful renditions?

  1. Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo

  2. Sarakti Jaaye Hai Rukh Se Naqab

  3. Mil Gaya Mujhe Tu

  4. Tumko Dekha Toh Yeh Khayal Aaya
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Jagjit Singh's studio album 'Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo' is renowned for its beautiful ghazal compositions and his soulful renditions.

Multiple choice

Which studio album by Asha Bhosle was released in 1980 and featured the popular song 'Dum Maro Dum'?

  1. Umrao Jaan

  2. Don

  3. Hare Rama Hare Krishna

  4. Aap Ki Kasam
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Asha Bhosle's studio album 'Dum Maro Dum' was released in 1980 and featured the popular song of the same name, which became a Bollywood classic.