General Awareness

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 studio album by Kishore Kumar was released in 1975 and featured the song 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga'?

  1. Aap Ki Kasam

  2. Amar Prem

  3. Padosan

  4. Half Ticket
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kishore Kumar's studio album 'Amar Prem' was released in 1975 and featured the iconic song 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga', which became a timeless Bollywood classic.

Multiple choice

Which studio album by Bappi Lahiri was released in 1982 and featured the song 'Disco Dancer'?

  1. Disco Dancer

  2. Namak Halaal

  3. Sharaabi

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

Bappi Lahiri's studio album 'Disco Dancer' was released in 1982 and featured the title track 'Disco Dancer', which became a massive hit and popularized disco music in India.

Multiple choice

Which studio album by R.D. Burman was released in 1978 and featured the song 'Mehbooba Mehbooba'?

  1. 1942: A Love Story

  2. Silsila

  3. Yaadon Ki Baaraat

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

R.D. Burman's studio album 'Sholay' was released in 1978 and featured the iconic song 'Mehbooba Mehbooba', which became a classic Bollywood hit.

Multiple choice

Which studio album by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam was released in 1983 and featured the song 'Hawa Hawai'?

  1. Sagara Sangamam

  2. Ek Duuje Ke Liye

  3. Maine Pyar Kiya

  4. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

S.P. Balasubrahmanyam's studio album 'Sagara Sangamam' was released in 1983 and featured the popular song 'Hawa Hawai', which became a classic Bollywood hit.

Multiple choice

Which studio album by K.J. Yesudas was released in 1977 and featured the song 'Ente Kannil Ninne Kannan Kandu'?

  1. Chemmeen

  2. Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha

  3. Manichithrathazhu

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

K.J. Yesudas' studio album 'Chemmeen' was released in 1977 and featured the popular song 'Ente Kannil Ninne Kannan Kandu', which became a classic Malayalam hit.

Multiple choice

Which studio album by Shreya Ghoshal was released in 2006 and featured the song 'Bairi Piya'?

  1. Devdas

  2. Silsilay

  3. Jism 2

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

Shreya Ghoshal's studio album 'Devdas' was released in 2006 and featured the popular song 'Bairi Piya', which became a classic Bollywood hit.

Multiple choice

Which studio album by Sonu Nigam was released in 2005 and featured the song 'Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin'?

  1. Kal Ho Naa Ho

  2. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sonu Nigam's studio album 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' was released in 2005 and featured the popular song 'Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin', which became a classic Bollywood hit.

Multiple choice

Which studio album by Udit Narayan was released in 1995 and featured the song 'Papa Kehte Hain'?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

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

Udit Narayan's studio album 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' was released in 1995 and featured the popular song 'Papa Kehte Hain', which became a classic Bollywood hit.

Multiple choice

Which studio album by Alka Yagnik was released in 1993 and featured the song 'Choli Ke Peeche'?

  1. Khalnayak

  2. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

  3. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  4. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Alka Yagnik's studio album 'Khalnayak' was released in 1993 and featured the popular song 'Choli Ke Peeche', which became a classic Bollywood hit.

Multiple choice

Which studio album by Kumar Sanu was released in 1991 and featured the song 'Saanson Ki Zaroorat Hai'?

  1. Aashiqui

  2. Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin

  3. 1942: A Love Story

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

Kumar Sanu's studio album 'Aashiqui' was released in 1991 and featured the popular song 'Saanson Ki Zaroorat Hai', which became a classic Bollywood hit.

Multiple choice

Which studio album by Anuradha Paudwal was released in 1989 and featured the song 'Dil Deewana'?

  1. Maine Pyar Kiya

  2. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

  3. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  4. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Anuradha Paudwal's studio album 'Maine Pyar Kiya' was released in 1989 and featured the popular song 'Dil Deewana', which became a classic Bollywood hit.

Multiple choice

Which Indian pop singer covered the song "Hotel California" by the Eagles?

  1. Arijit Singh

  2. Sonu Nigam

  3. Udit Narayan

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

Arijit Singh covered the song "Hotel California" by the Eagles in his album "Raat Akeli Hai" (2020).

Multiple choice

Which Indian pop singer covered the song "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran?

  1. Armaan Malik

  2. Guru Randhawa

  3. Badshah

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

Armaan Malik covered the song "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran in his album "Armaan" (2017).

Multiple choice

Which Indian pop singer covered the song "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee?

  1. Shreya Ghoshal

  2. Sunidhi Chauhan

  3. Kanika Kapoor

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

Kanika Kapoor covered the song "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee in her album "Despacito" (2017).

Multiple choice

Which Indian pop singer covered the song "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran?

  1. Atif Aslam

  2. Mohit Chauhan

  3. Jubin Nautiyal

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

Atif Aslam covered the song "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran in his album "The Story of Atif Aslam" (2018).