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

which song was included in The Guardian's "1000 Songs Everyone Must Hear" list?

  1. The song "Yeh Tara Woh Tara" from Rahman's soundtrack for Swades

  2. The song "Chaiyya Chaiyya" from Rahman's soundtrack for Dil Se

  3. The song "Ghanan Ghanan" from Rahman's soundtrack for Lagaan

  4. The song "Kehna Hi Kya" from Rahman's soundtrack for Bombay
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Guardian's '1000 Songs Everyone Must Hear' list included 'Kehna Hi Kya' from Rahman's Bombay soundtrack. This song is notable for its soulful composition and was one of the few Indian songs to receive international recognition in this curated list. While all options are Rahman compositions, only this specific track was featured in The Guardian's list.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Sharman Joshi has lent his voice to one of the songs in the movie ‘Three Idiots’. The song is called-

  1. Zoobi Doobi

  2. Aal Izz Well

  3. Behti Hawa Sa Tha Who

  4. Give Me Some Sunshine
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sharman Joshi sang 'Give Me Some Sunshine' in 3 Idiots, which became an anthem for students and young people. The song expresses universal frustrations about academic pressure and societal expectations. While Joshi acted in the film, lending his voice to this song added authenticity to the character's emotional journey.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The music of the film ‘Three Idiots’ has been composed by-

  1. Shantanu Moitra

  2. Vishal-Shekhar

  3. Salim-Sulaiman

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

Shantanu Moitra composed the music for '3 Idiots' (2009). The soundtrack includes popular songs like 'All Is Well' and 'Zoobi Doobi'. Vishal-Shekhar, Salim-Sulaiman, and Pritam are other prominent Bollywood composers but were not involved in this film.