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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 Indian horror film features a song titled 'Saiyaan Ve' composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy?

  1. 1920

  2. Raat

  3. Kohra

  4. Bhoot
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy composed the song 'Saiyaan Ve' for the 2008 Indian horror film 1920.

Multiple choice

Which Indian horror film features a song titled 'Tera Hone Laga Hoon' composed by Pritam?

  1. Raat

  2. Kohra

  3. Bhoot

  4. 1920
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Explanation

Pritam composed the song 'Tera Hone Laga Hoon' for the 2009 Indian horror film Raat.

Multiple choice

Who is known for her soulful voice and popular Indi-pop songs like "Dilbaro" and "Tum Hi Ho"?

  1. Shreya Ghoshal

  2. Sunidhi Chauhan

  3. Neeti Mohan

  4. Monali Thakur
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Shreya Ghoshal is renowned for her melodious voice and has delivered numerous hit Indi-pop songs, including "Dilbaro" and "Tum Hi Ho".

Multiple choice

Who is considered one of the pioneers of Indian pop music and is known for songs like "Aap Jaisa Koi" and "Papa Kehte Hain"?

  1. Kishore Kumar

  2. R.D. Burman

  3. Laxmikant-Pyarelal

  4. S.D. Burman
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B Correct answer
Explanation

R.D. Burman is regarded as one of the pioneers of Indian pop music and is known for his innovative compositions and hit songs like "Aap Jaisa Koi" and "Papa Kehte Hain".

Multiple choice

Which Indian pop music artist is known for his soulful voice and popular songs like "Chura Liya Hai Tumne" and "Pehla Nasha"?

  1. Kumar Sanu

  2. Udit Narayan

  3. Sonu Nigam

  4. Arijit Singh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kumar Sanu is known for his soulful voice and has delivered numerous hit pop songs, including "Chura Liya Hai Tumne" and "Pehla Nasha".

Multiple choice

Who is known for her powerful voice and popular Indi-pop songs like "Dhoom Machale" and "Beedi"?

  1. Sunidhi Chauhan

  2. Shreya Ghoshal

  3. Neeti Mohan

  4. Monali Thakur
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sunidhi Chauhan is known for her powerful voice and has delivered numerous hit Indi-pop songs, including "Dhoom Machale" and "Beedi".

Multiple choice

Which Indian pop music artist is known for his energetic performances and popular songs like "Badtameez Dil" and "Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai"?

  1. Yo Yo Honey Singh

  2. Badshah

  3. Raftaar

  4. Mika Singh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Yo Yo Honey Singh is known for his energetic performances and upbeat pop songs like "Badtameez Dil" and "Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai".

Multiple choice

Who is known for her soulful voice and popular Indi-pop songs like "Tum Hi Ho" and "Samjhawan"?

  1. Arijit Singh

  2. Shreya Ghoshal

  3. Neeti Mohan

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

Arijit Singh is known for his soulful voice and has delivered numerous hit Indi-pop songs, including "Tum Hi Ho" and "Samjhawan".

Multiple choice

Which Indian pop music artist is known for his popular songs like "Gulabi Aankhen" and "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga"?

  1. Kishore Kumar

  2. R.D. Burman

  3. Laxmikant-Pyarelal

  4. S.D. Burman
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kishore Kumar is known for his popular songs like "Gulabi Aankhen" and "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga".

Multiple choice

Who is known for her powerful voice and popular Indi-pop songs like "Dhoom Machale" and "Beedi"?

  1. Sunidhi Chauhan

  2. Shreya Ghoshal

  3. Neeti Mohan

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

Sunidhi Chauhan is known for her powerful voice and has delivered numerous hit Indi-pop songs, including "Dhoom Machale" and "Beedi".

Multiple choice

Which Indian pop music artist is known for his energetic performances and popular songs like "Badtameez Dil" and "Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai"?

  1. Yo Yo Honey Singh

  2. Badshah

  3. Raftaar

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

Yo Yo Honey Singh is known for his energetic performances and upbeat pop songs like "Badtameez Dil" and "Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai".

Multiple choice

Who is known for her soulful voice and popular Indi-pop songs like "Tum Hi Ho" and "Samjhawan"?

  1. Arijit Singh

  2. Shreya Ghoshal

  3. Neeti Mohan

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

Arijit Singh is known for his soulful voice and has delivered numerous hit Indi-pop songs, including "Tum Hi Ho" and "Samjhawan".

Multiple choice

Which Indian pop music artist is known for his popular songs like "Gulabi Aankhen" and "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga"?

  1. Kishore Kumar

  2. R.D. Burman

  3. Laxmikant-Pyarelal

  4. S.D. Burman
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kishore Kumar is known for his popular songs like "Gulabi Aankhen" and "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga".

Multiple choice

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

  1. Roop Suhana Lagta Hai

  2. Ho Gaya Hai Tujhko Toh Pyar Sajna

  3. Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna

  4. Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Roop Suhana Lagta Hai' from the 1995 film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' is considered a classic Indi-pop track.

Multiple choice

Which Indi-pop song became an anthem for the Indian cricket team during the 1996 World Cup?

  1. Chak De India

  2. Dil Se Dil Tak

  3. Ole Ole

  4. Deewana Dil
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Daler Mehndi's 'Ole Ole' became a rallying cry for the Indian cricket team and fans during the 1996 World Cup.