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

Which lyricist penned the lyrics for the song (Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai) from the movie (Shor)?

  1. Sahir Ludhianvi

  2. Gulzar

  3. Anand Bakshi

  4. Majrooh Sultanpuri
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Sahir Ludhianvi wrote the lyrics for the song (Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai) from the movie (Shor).

Multiple choice

Who wrote the lyrics for the song (Rang Barse) from the movie (Silsila)?

  1. Javed Akhtar

  2. Gulzar

  3. Anand Bakshi

  4. Majrooh Sultanpuri
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Explanation

Javed Akhtar wrote the lyrics for the song (Rang Barse) from the movie (Silsila).

Multiple choice

Which lyricist penned the lyrics for the song (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge) from the movie (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge)?

  1. Javed Akhtar

  2. Gulzar

  3. Anand Bakshi

  4. Majrooh Sultanpuri
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Explanation

Javed Akhtar wrote the lyrics for the song (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge) from the movie (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge).

Multiple choice

Who wrote the lyrics for the song (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai) from the movie (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai)?

  1. Javed Akhtar

  2. Gulzar

  3. Anand Bakshi

  4. Majrooh Sultanpuri
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Explanation

Javed Akhtar wrote the lyrics for the song (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai) from the movie (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai).

Multiple choice

Which lyricist penned the lyrics for the song (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham) from the movie (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham)?

  1. Javed Akhtar

  2. Gulzar

  3. Anand Bakshi

  4. Majrooh Sultanpuri
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Explanation

Javed Akhtar wrote the lyrics for the song (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham) from the movie (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham).

Multiple choice

Who wrote the lyrics for the song (Kal Ho Naa Ho) from the movie (Kal Ho Naa Ho)?

  1. Javed Akhtar

  2. Gulzar

  3. Anand Bakshi

  4. Majrooh Sultanpuri
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Explanation

Javed Akhtar wrote the lyrics for the song (Kal Ho Naa Ho) from the movie (Kal Ho Naa Ho).

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film is known for its iconic song 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga'?

  1. 1942: A Love Story

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
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Explanation

The song 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga' is from the Bollywood film 1942: A Love Story, starring Anil Kapoor and Manisha Koirala.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Bollywood film that features the song 'Chaiyya Chaiyya'?

  1. Dil Se

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. Mohabbatein
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The song 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' is from the Bollywood film Dil Se, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Manisha Koirala.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Bollywood film that features the song 'Senorita'?

  1. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  4. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
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Explanation

The song 'Senorita' is from the Bollywood film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, starring Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, and Abhay Deol.

Multiple choice

Which Indi-pop song became an instant hit and is still popular today?

  1. Made in India

  2. Tu Hi Re

  3. Ole Ole

  4. Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
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Explanation

Alisha Chinai's 'Made in India', released in 1995, became an instant hit and is still popular today.

Multiple choice

Which Indi-pop song was featured in the Bollywood film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'?

  1. Ruk Ja O Dil Deewane

  2. Ho Gaya Hai Tujhko Toh Pyaar Sajna

  3. Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye

  4. Tujhe Yaad Na Meri Aayi
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Explanation

Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan's 'Ruk Ja O Dil Deewane' from the film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' is a popular Indi-pop song.

Multiple choice

Which Indi-pop song became a global hit and was featured in the film 'Slumdog Millionaire'?

  1. Jai Ho

  2. Tu Hi Re

  3. Ole Ole

  4. Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
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Explanation

A.R. Rahman's 'Jai Ho' from the film 'Slumdog Millionaire' became a global hit and won an Academy Award.

Multiple choice

Which Indi-pop song was featured in the Bollywood film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'?

  1. Tujhe Yaad Na Meri Aayi

  2. Ho Gaya Hai Tujhko Toh Pyaar Sajna

  3. Ruk Ja O Dil Deewane

  4. Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
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Explanation

Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan's 'Tujhe Yaad Na Meri Aayi' from the film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' is a popular Indi-pop song.

Multiple choice

Which Indi-pop song became a popular anthem for the Indian cricket team?

  1. Chak De India

  2. Jai Ho

  3. Ole Ole

  4. Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
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A.R. Rahman's 'Chak De India' from the film of the same name became a popular anthem for the Indian cricket team.

Multiple choice

Which Indi-pop song was featured in the Bollywood film 'Dil To Pagal Hai'?

  1. Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye

  2. Ho Gaya Hai Tujhko Toh Pyaar Sajna

  3. Ruk Ja O Dil Deewane

  4. Tujhe Yaad Na Meri Aayi
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Explanation

Lata Mangeshkar and Udit Narayan's 'Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye' from the film 'Dil To Pagal Hai' is a popular Indi-pop song.