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
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Talat Mahmood
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Mohd. Rafi
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Kishor Kumar
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Mukesh
A
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Explanation
Talat Mahmood sang 'Itna Na Mujhse Tu Pyaar Badhaa' from the film 'Chaandi Ki Deewar' (1960). This is one of his most iconic songs showcasing his smooth, velvety voice. Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, and Mukesh were not the singers for this particular Talat Mahmood classic.
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Mohd. Rafi
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C. Ramchandra
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Mahendra kapoor
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Manna de
C
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Explanation
The song 'Kisi Patther Ki Murat Se' is sung by Mahendra Kapoor from the film 'Aaya Saavan Jhoom Ke' (1969). Mohammed Rafi, C. Ramchandra, and Manna Dey were legendary playback singers but not the vocalist for this particular song.
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karthik
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suresh iyer
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daler mahendhi
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manmohan waris
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raqueeb ali
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benny dayal
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sonu nigam
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vijay prakash
D
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The song 'Manmohini Morey' from Yuvraaj was sung by Vijay Prakash. The track featured in the 2008 film directed by Subhash Ghai.
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Salman Khan
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Ustaad Ravishankar
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Aamir Khan
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Zakeer Hussain
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Janta Ki Adalat
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HumLog
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Seedhi Baat
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We The People
D
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Barkha Dutt hosts 'We The People', a popular talk show on Indian television. The other options are different shows: Janta Ki Adalat (hosted by Rajat Sharma), HumLog is a Doordarshan serial, and Seedhi Baat is hosted by Prabhu Chawla.
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Lara Dutta- Bobby Deol
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Twinkle Khanna - Bobby Deol
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Manisha Koirala - Bobby Deol
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Tanushri Dutta - Bobby Deol
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Aiswarya Rai - Bobby Deol
B
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Explanation
The song 'Humko sirf tumse pyar hai' from the film Barsaat (1995) was picturised on Twinkle Khanna and Bobby Deol. This romantic duet was one of the popular songs from the film that launched both actors' careers.
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Juhi Chawla- Aamir Khan
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Farha- Aamir Khan
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Manisha Koirala - Aamir Khan
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Rani Mukherji - Aamir Khan
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Sonali Bendre – Aamir Khan
E
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Explanation
The song 'Jo haal dil ka' from the film Mann (1999) was picturised on Sonali Bendre and Aamir Khan. This romantic song was one of the popular numbers from the film.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Jana Gana Mana' is the National Anthem of India, NOT the National Song. The National Song is 'Vande Mataram' composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. This distinction is important - both are patriotic songs but have different constitutional status. 'Jana Gana Mana' was written by Rabindranath Tagore and adopted as the national anthem in 1950.
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Jana Gana Mana
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Vande Mataram
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Sarforshi ki tammanna
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Sare Jahan se Accha
B
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Explanation
Vande Mataram, composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, is India's National Song. It was adopted in 1950. Jana Gana Mana is the National Anthem, not the National Song. Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna is a patriotic Urdu poem, and Sare Jahan Se Achcha is a patriotic song popular during the independence movement.
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In ankhon ki masti mein
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Ankhon hi ankhon mein
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Ankhein hai ya
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None of above
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ponmagal vanthal porulkodi thanthal
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nalamthana nalamthana udalum ullamum nalamthana
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thottal poo malarum thodamal nan malarnthen
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paalakatu pakathiley oru appavi raja
A,C
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Explanation
A.R. Rahman has remixed several classic Tamil film songs. 'Ponmagal vanthal' and 'Thottal poo malarum' are among the songs he has remixed, bringing contemporary arrangements to these traditional melodies.
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Gulzar
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VairaMuthu
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A.R.Rahman
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Vaali
C
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Explanation
For the Hollywood movie 'Couples Retreat', A.R. Rahman composed the Tamil theme song 'Kuru kuru kangaliley' and also wrote its lyrics himself. The movie featured this Tamil composition as a special element.
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newyork nagaram urangum neram from "sillunu oru kadhal"
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antha arabi kadaloram from "bombay"
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kolumbus kolumbus from "jeans"
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nenjam ellam kadhal from "ayutha eluthu"
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aaruirey manipaya from "guru"
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thee thee thee from "sivaji"
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SankarMahaDevan
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Karthik
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Harini
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Mugesh
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Chinmai
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Unnikrishnan
A,B,C,D,E,F
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Explanation
All listed singers were introduced by A.R. Rahman, so options A through F are all correct. Shankar Mahadean, Karthik, Harini, Mugesh (likely meant as Unni Menon or similar), Chinmayi, and Unnikrishnan were all discovered or promoted by Rahman. This question tests knowledge of Rahman's impact on Tamil playback singing.