General Awareness
Indian Music and Artists
2,805 Questions
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
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KK
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Shaan
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Abhijeet Sawant
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Kailash Kher
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Mar Jaavan Mit Jaavan Loot Jaavan from Aashiq Banaya Aapne (2004) was sung by Abhijeet Sawant, the winner of the first Indian Idol. This energetic track was one of his early Bollywood successes after his reality show victory. KK and Shaan are established playback singers, while Kailash Kher has a distinct sufi-folk style.
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Kushboo
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Namitha
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Ramba
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Simran
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The song is from a Tamil film featuring Namitha in a special appearance. Namitha was a popular actress in South Indian cinema during the 2000s, particularly known for glamorous item numbers and supporting roles. The other actresses listed (Kushboo, Ramba, Simran) were also active in Tamil cinema but are not associated with this specific song.
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Vijayakanth
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Murali
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Ramarajan
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Ramesh Aravind
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Ramarajan starred as the lead in this rural Tamil film. He was a popular actor in the late 1980s and 1990s known for folk-themed movies set in village backgrounds, often playing rustic characters. 'Our Village Singer' (Enga Ooru Paattukkari) is a 1987 Tamil film featuring Ramarajan in the lead role.
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Shantanu
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A r rehaman
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bappi lahri
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Vishal & Shekar
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Shantanu
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A r rehaman
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bappi lahri
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Vishal & Shekar
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Shantanu Moitra was the music director for '3 Idiots'. A.R. Rahman is a different composer, Bappi Lahiri is from an earlier era, and Vishal-Shekhar are a different composing duo.
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poovili vaasalile
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Mella thirandhadhu kadavu
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Poove poochoodava
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Aliyadha kolangal
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Mella Thirandhadhu Kadavu (1978) is the only Tamil film where legendary music composers M.S. Viswanathan and Ilayaraja worked together as co-composers. This collaboration between two generations of Tamil film music giants created memorable songs. The other options are films composed by either M.S. Viswanathan or Ilayaraja individually, not jointly.
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Kamal hasan
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Vijay
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Vikram
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Madhavan
A,B,C
Correct answer
Explanation
This question references a Tamil song where multiple actors contributed vocals. Kamal Haasan, Vijay, and Vikram are all known to have sung for various Tamil films, while Madhavan is not primarily known as a playback singer. The phrasing 'who are all sung' indicates multiple correct answers.
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T.R.Mahalingam
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T.M.Soundar rajan
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P.B.Srinivas
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Bhagavathar
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The song 'Shenthamil Then Mozhiyal' is sung by T.R. Mahalingam, a legendary Tamil playback singer and actor. T.M. Soundararajan, P.B. Srinivas, and Bhagavathar were all prominent singers but did not sing this particular song.
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Shaan.
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Sonu Nigam.
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Kay Kay.
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Mohit Chauhan.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The song 'Jaane Nahin Denge Tujhe' from the movie 3 Idiots was sung by Sonu Nigam. This soulful anthem became iconic for its inspiring message about pursuing dreams despite obstacles. Shaan, KK, and Mohit Chauhan were notable playback singers but did not sing this particular track.
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Zoobi Doobi.
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Aal Izz Well.
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Behti Hawa Sa Tha Who.
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Give Me Some Sunshine.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Sharman Joshi lent his voice to 'Give Me Some Sunshine,' one of the most popular songs from 3 Idiots. This track captured the frustration and aspirations of college students. The other songs listed were sung by different artists - 'Zoobi Doobi' and 'Aal Izz Well' by Sonu Nigam, 'Behti Hawa Sa Tha Who' by Shaan.
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katrhik
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devan
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ranjith
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thipu
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SPB
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Mano
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Malaysia Vasudevan
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Devan
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Ilayaraja
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deva
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karhtik raja
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none
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Ilayaraja, Deva, and Karthik Raja are all music directors who have sung songs themselves. The option 'none' implies all of them have sung, which is accurate.