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 general knowledge culture
  1. Vidyasagar

  2. A. R. Rahman

  3. Illayaraaja

  4. M. Jayachandran

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

Ilaiyaraaja composed the music for Priyadarshan's award-winning film 'Kaalapani' (1996), which starred Mohanlal. The film's soundtrack was critically acclaimed and contributed to its success. A. R. Rahman, Vidyasagar, and M. Jayachandran are also renowned composers but did not work on this specific film.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Vandemataram

  2. Jai Ho

  3. Jaya priya bharata

  4. Jana gana mana

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

Jana Gana Mana, composed by Rabindranath Tagore in 1911, is India's national anthem. It was officially adopted in 1950 after independence. The song, originally written in Bengali, celebrates the diversity and unity of India, mentioning various regions and geographic features.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Asha Bhosle

  2. Alka Yagnik

  3. Reena Bhardwaj

  4. Shreya Ghosal

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

Ye Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai is sung by Reena Bhardwaj for the film Meenal Luck By Chance. The song features her distinctive vocal style, and while she is less mainstream than other options, she has contributed to several Bollywood soundtracks as a playback singer.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Smoke on the water

  2. Highway star

  3. Fireball

  4. Child in time

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

The Hindi song "Aaya hoon yaaron" from "Akele Hum Akele Tum" copied its musical arrangement from Deep Purple's "Fireball". This was a common practice in Bollywood during that era, adapting Western rock tracks.

Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles
  1. Ali re ali Holi

  2. Piya sang khelo Holi phagun aiyo re

  3. Malde gulal mohe aiyee Holi aiyee re

  4. Dont knw

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

The song 'Malde gulal mohe aiyee Holi aiyee re' is indeed the Holi song featured in the 1982 film Kaam Chor starring Shashi Kapoor. This is a specific Bollywood film song fact that requires rote memorization.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. O. P. Nayyar

  2. Khayyam

  3. R.D. Burman

  4. S.D. Burman

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

Khayyam was the music director for the film 'Kabhi Kabhie' (1976), which featured memorable songs like 'Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein' and 'Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon'. The other options - O.P. Nayyar, R.D. Burman, and S.D. Burman - were all renowned composers but not associated with this particular Yash Chopra film.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Jatin Lalit

  2. Anu Malik

  3. Nadeem Shravan

  4. Bappi Lahiri

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

Jatin Lalit composed the music for 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa' (1994), one of their early successful collaborations. This film, starring Shah Rukh Khan, featured popular songs like 'Ladki Hai Ya Shola' and 'Saat Samundar Paar'. Anu Malik, Nadeem Shravan, and Bappi Lahiri were all active in that era but not associated with this film.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Jatin Lalit

  2. Shankar Ehsaan Loy

  3. Pritam

  4. Vishal Shekhar

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

Vishal-Shekhar were the music directors for the film 'Tashan' (2008), which featured songs like 'Dhak Dhak' and 'Chhaliya'. This was during their successful phase in the late 2000s. Jatin Lalit (by then mostly disbanded), Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, and Pritam were all prominent composers but not involved in this particular Yash Raj film.