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

Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Our(Indian) National song.

  1. Jana Gana Mana...

  2. Vande Mataram...

  3. Saare jahan se achhaa

  4. Jai Ho Hindustan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Vande Mataram' is India's National Song, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. It is different from 'Jana Gana Mana', which is the National Anthem. 'Vande Mataram' holds the status of National Song.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Singer of song Guzarish (Ghajini)

  1. Javed Ali

  2. Amanat Ali

  3. Shafaqat Ali

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

Javed Ali sang 'Guzarish' in Ghajini (2008). This romantic ballad became one of the most popular tracks from the film, showcasing Javed Ali's melodious voice.

Multiple choice general knowledge

'Are rok na yar apani 'trolly'', 'Agar tu kud jayega to teri Nirupa Roy ka kya hoga aur meri Khamoshi-The musical ki dubbing kon karega?'

  1. Dhamaal

  2. Bluffmaster

  3. Golmaal

  4. Malamaal Weekly
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

These dialogues are from the Bollywood film 'Golmaal' (1979). The Hindi dialogue references Nirupa Roy and Khamoshi - The Musical in a comic conversation sequence. It's a classic comedy film known for its memorable dialogues.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Who is the playback singer of “Albela sajan aayo re” from Hum dil de chuke sanam

  1. Kavita Krishnamoorty, Ustad Sultan khan & Shankar Mahadevan

  2. Alka Yagnik, Hariharan & Javed Ali

  3. Anuradha Paudwal, Ustad Sultan khan & Shankar Mahadevan

  4. Chitra, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali khan & Shankar Mahadevan

  5. Lata Mangeshkar, Ustad Sultan khan & Shankar Mahadevan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Albela Sajan Aayo Re from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) is a classical fusion song sung by Kavita Krishnamurthy, Ustad Sultan Khan (on sarangi), and Shankar Mahadevan. The song combines traditional classical elements with film music.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Who is the playback singer of “Sarfaroshi ki Tamanna ab hamaare dil mein hai” from movie The Legend of Bhagat Singh.

  1. A.R Rehman, Javed Ali & Hariharan

  2. Hariharan, & Javed Ali

  3. Hariharan & Sonu Nigam

  4. Sukhwindar Singh, Hariharan & Sonu Nigam

  5. A.R Rehman, Hariharan & Sonu Nigam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The patriotic song 'Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna' from The Legend of Bhagat Singh was sung by Hariharan and Javed Ali. This is a historically accurate credit.