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
  1. Sahana saaral

  2. Mudal mudalil parthen

  3. Vaa vennila

  4. Mudal murai killi parthen

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

The lyrics 'oru vidhai uyir kolla veppam katru eeram vendum,kadal vandu uyir kolla kaalam kooda vendum' are from the song 'Mudal murai killi parthen'. These opening lines describe natural elements needed for life - seed, breeze, sea, and time. Song identification requires recognizing these distinctive poetic lyrics.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Theenda theenda malarndadenna

  2. Theendai mei theendai

  3. Theendi theendi theeyai

  4. Veesum kaatrukku

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

The lyrics 'unai thedi mannil vanden,enai thedi neeyum vandai,unnai nanum ennai neeyum kandukondom' describe mutual searching and finding - a romantic theme. 'Theendai mei theendai' (Option B) is the correct song that features these lyrics about mutual discovery between lovers.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Anbe anbe ne en pillai

  2. Anbe anbe kolladhe

  3. O nenje nenje

  4. Minnal oru kodi

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

The lyrics 'anbe anbe un anbu sol vendum,innum sollu en ratham oora vendum' translate to asking for love to be expressed and blood to boil with passion. These are from the song 'O nenje nenje' (Option C), a romantic number expressing deep emotional longing.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Nilavu paattu

  2. Nilaa penne

  3. Kaadu thirandhe

  4. Un per solla aasaithan

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

The lyrics describe hiding in clouds and covering faces with hair - romantic imagery. 'Un per solla aasaithan' (Option D) is the correct song featuring these poetic lines about beauty and romance. The imagery matches the song's romantic theme.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Enakena erkanave

  2. En nenjil minnal

  3. Ennodu kadal

  4. En uyir nee

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

The lyrics mention 'pulveli' (red earth) and 'panithuli' (misty dew), with the smile queen making the sea live. These poetic lines are from 'Enakena erkanave' (Option A). The imagery of nature and feminine beauty matches this romantic number.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Kannukulle kadala

  2. Kannalane

  3. Kanne kalaimaane

  4. Kannukul edho

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

The lyrics 'penne naano unnai endrum marapadhe illayadi,marandal thane ninaithida' speak of never forgetting the beloved and remembering them in solitude. 'Kannukul edho' (Option D) is the correct song featuring these lines about eternal love and remembrance.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. kaasu podu

  2. Kuthu podu

  3. bomb podu

  4. whistle podu

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

Whistle Podu is the official and popular theme song of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The phrase became iconic and is chanted by fans during matches.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Alisha Chinoy

  2. Sunidhi Chauhan

  3. Shibani Kashyap

  4. Shreya Ghoshal

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

Sunidhi Chauhan has been a judge on Indian Idol, one of India's most popular singing reality shows. She is a renowned Bollywood playback singer. Alisha Chinoy and Shibani Kashyap are also singers but weren't Indian Idol judges in the referenced period. Shreya Ghoshal is a major playback singer but the judge role in this context is Sunidhi Chauhan.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Saat din ladki in

  2. Ek din ladki in

  3. Che din ladki in

  4. Do din ladki in

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

In the film Kal Ho Naa Ho, Shah Rukh Khan's character Aman Mathur tells his friend Rohit (Saif Ali Khan) about the 'chaar din ki pyaar' concept - essentially that you have four days to make a girl fall in love with you. This is a memorable comedic moment from the film where Aman gives Rohit relationship advice. The phrase 'che din ladki in' (six days for the girl) represents this shortened timeline for wooing someone.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Saat din ladki in

  2. Ek din ladki in

  3. Che din ladki in

  4. Do din ladki in

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

In Kal Ho Naa Ho, Shah Rukh Khan's character Aman recommends 'Che din ladki in' (six days to win the girl) as his romantic strategy. This is a memorable dialogue from the film about his systematic approach to wooing someone. The number six is specifically mentioned in his advice to his friend.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Ajab Si

  2. Deewangi Deewangi

  3. Dard E Disco

  4. Jag soona soona Lage

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

Salman Khan made a special appearance in the song 'Deewangi Deewangi' from Om Shanti Om (2007). This song featured cameo appearances from numerous Bollywood stars and was one of the most iconic sequences in the film.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Bryan Adams

  2. Eric Clapton

  3. Stevie Wonder

  4. Elton John

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

'I Just Called To Say I Love You' is a famous song by Stevie Wonder from his 1984 album 'The Woman in Red'. The melody of 'Aate Jaate' from Maine Pyaar Kiya was indeed adapted from this tune. Bryan Adams, Eric Clapton, and Elton John are all renowned musicians but not associated with this particular song.