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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

which Song"Dhandha Hai Yeh Uska Puraana, Hai Ram, Kudiyon Ko Daale Daana."

  1. Ek Do Teen

  2. Bahut Pyaar Karate Hain

  3. O Priyaa Priyaa

  4. Didi Tera Dewar Diwana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The lyrics 'Dhandha Hai Yeh Uska Puraana, Hai Ram, Kudiyon Ko Daale Daana' are from the song 'Didi Tera Dewar Diwana' from the film 'Raja Hindustani'. This was a popular dance number from the mid-1990s. The other options are different songs from different films.

Multiple choice

Which song celebrates a groom's arrival at the home of his bride?

  1. Chathi Fast

  2. Khyal, Yani: Raga Manj Khammaj

  3. Manade Ra Mohan

  4. Kachi Ghuldalo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kachi Ghodi (often transliterated) is a folk dance and associated tradition in Rajasthan often performed during wedding processions to celebrate the groom's arrival.

Multiple choice

The song Jana-gana-Mana was originally composed in:

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Sanskrit

  4. English
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The national anthem of India, Jana-gana-mana, was originally composed in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore. It was later adopted in its Hindi version as the national anthem.

Multiple choice

The song Vande Mantaram was composed by:

  1. Bankimchandra Chaterjjee

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. C. Saratchandra Chatterjee

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vande Mataram is a poem from the 1882 novel Anandamath, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. It played a vital role in the Indian independence movement.

Multiple choice

How Many Songs Are There In The Film Sholay?

  1. Three

  2. Four

  3. Five

  4. Six
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The soundtrack of Sholay, composed by R.D. Burman, features exactly six songs. These include iconic tracks like 'Yeh Dosti', 'Holi Ke Din', 'Mehbooba Mehbooba', and 'Haan Jab Tak Hai Jaan', along with a shorter sad version of 'Yeh Dosti'.

Multiple choice

What movie is the song 'Kajra Re' from?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Saalaam Namaste

  3. Dus

  4. Bunty Aur Babli
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The highly popular item song 'Kajra Re' features in the 2005 film 'Bunty Aur Babli'. The song is famous for featuring Aishwarya Rai performing alongside both Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan.