General Awareness

Indian Music and Artists

2,860 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
  1. Nadeem - Shravan

  2. Jatin - Lalit

  3. Dilip Sen Sameer Sen

  4. Vishal - Shekhar

  5. Anand - Milind

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

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge's music was composed by the duo Jatin-Lalit. This soundtrack became one of the most successful in Bollywood history, with timeless songs that remain popular decades later. Nadeem-Shravan, Dilip-Sameer Sen, Vishal-Shekhar, and Anand-Milind were all prominent composers but not associated with this particular film.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Entertainment ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega

  2. India Got talent

  3. Show Me your Jalwa

  4. Ek Minute Ka Entertainment

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

Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega was the Indian adaptation of the international format 30 Seconds to Fame. It featured short talent performances with a 30-second time limit.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Khamoshi the musical

  2. Astitwa

  3. Guddi

  4. Tumko naa bhool payenge

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

Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) features a deaf and mute couple (played by Nana Patekar and Seema Biswas) and centers around their child and music. The movie explores themes of love, silence, and communication through church music. The other options don't match this description.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. R D Burman-Kumar Sanu

  2. Nadeem Shravan-Kumar Sanu

  3. Anu Malik-Sonu Nigam

  4. Jatin Lalit-Kumar Sanu

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

The song "Ek ladki ko dekha to aisa laga" from the film "1942: A Love Story" (1994) was composed by R.D. Burman and sung by Kumar Sanu. This was one of R.D. Burman's final compositions before his death and became a massive hit.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Mausam and Escape

  2. Ringa Ringa

  3. Paper Planes

  4. Take you there

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

Among these options, "Take You There" by Sean Kingston does not appear in the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack. The film's soundtrack features "Paper Planes" by M.I.A., "Ringa Ringa" (based on "Choli Ke Peeche"), and "Mausam and Escape" (instrumental), but not "Take You There".

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Love Love Love

  2. Afsana Pyar Ka

  3. Dil

  4. Mela

  5. Sarfarosh

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

'Khambe Jaisi Khadi hai' is a popular dance number from the 1990 film 'Dil', starring Madhuri Dixit and Aamir Khan. The song's catchy rhythm and memorable choreography made it an instant hit and remains one of the most recognizable songs from that era.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 1942 A Love Story

  2. 1976

  3. Virasat

  4. Trimurti

  5. Laadla

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

'Rim Jhim Rim Jhim, Rum Jhum' is a beautiful romantic song from the 1994 film '1942 A Love Story', starring Anil Kapoor and Manisha Koirala. The song was sung by Kumar Sanu and Kavita Krishnamurthy and is remembered for its melodic composition and romantic lyrics.

Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles
  1. Naam

  2. Yalgaar

  3. Aatish

  4. Parampara

  5. Vishwatma

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

The song 'Ho Jata hai kaise pyar na jaane koi' is from the 1991 Bollywood film Yalgaar. This romantic track was sung by Kumar Sanu and composed by Viju Shah. Naam, Aatish, Parampara, and Vishwatma were other films featuring similar music composers but this specific song belongs to Yalgaar.