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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 Indi-pop song was used as the theme song for the popular TV show 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa'?

  1. Ek Mulaqat

  2. Sa Re Ga Ma Pa

  3. Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje

  4. Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The title track 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' served as the theme song for the long-running music competition show.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Tujhe Yaad Na Meri Aayi

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Koi Mil Gaya

  4. Saajanji Ghar Aaye
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Tujhe Yaad Na Meri Aayi' from the 1998 film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' is a popular Indi-pop track.

Multiple choice

Which Indi-pop song was featured in the Bollywood film 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'?

  1. Bole Chudiyan

  2. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  3. Suraj Hua Maddham

  4. You Are My Soniya
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Bole Chudiyan' from the 2001 film 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' is a popular Indi-pop track.

Multiple choice

Which Indi-pop song was featured in the Bollywood film 'Om Shanti Om'?

  1. Dhoom Taana

  2. Om Shanti Om

  3. Ajab Si

  4. Deewangi Deewangi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The song 'Dhoom Taana' from the 2007 film 'Om Shanti Om' is a popular Indi-pop track.

Multiple choice

Which Bhojpuri singer is known for his soulful voice and his ability to connect with audiences?

  1. Pawan Singh

  2. Khesari Lal Yadav

  3. Arvind Akela Kallu

  4. Ritesh Pandey
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pawan Singh is a popular Bhojpuri singer who is known for his soulful voice and his ability to connect with audiences. He has released numerous hit songs and has a large fan following.

Multiple choice

Who is considered one of the greatest Ghazals singers of all time?

  1. Jagjit Singh

  2. Mehdi Hassan

  3. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  4. Hariharan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mehdi Hassan is widely regarded as one of the greatest Ghazals singers of all time, known for his soulful renditions and emotive performances.

Multiple choice

Which popular Bollywood song was parodied in the song "Main Toh Raste Se Ja Raha Tha" from the movie "Bombay to Goa"?

  1. Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche

  2. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  3. Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko

  4. Pehla Nasha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Main Toh Raste Se Ja Raha Tha" is a parody of the classic Bollywood song "Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche" from the movie "Silsila".

Multiple choice

In the song "Paani Da Rang" from the movie "Vicky Donor", which popular Bollywood song was parodied?

  1. Rang De Basanti

  2. Chak De India

  3. Lagaan

  4. Taare Zameen Par
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Paani Da Rang" is a parody of the patriotic Bollywood song "Rang De Basanti" from the movie of the same name.

Multiple choice

Which regional Indian pop song was parodied in the song "Kolaveri Di" from the movie "3"?

  1. Why This Kolaveri Di

  2. Nenjukkul Peidhidum

  3. Manjal Veyil

  4. Enga Veetu Pillai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Kolaveri Di" is a parody of the Tamil pop song "Why This Kolaveri Di" by Dhanush.

Multiple choice

In the song "Tum Hi Ho Bandhu" from the movie "Cocktail", which popular Bollywood song was parodied?

  1. Tum Hi Ho

  2. Kabhi Kabhi Aditi

  3. Tum Mile

  4. Tum Se Hi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Tum Hi Ho Bandhu" is a parody of the romantic Bollywood song "Tum Hi Ho" from the movie "Aashiqui 2".

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood song was parodied in the song "Mere Dholna Sun" from the movie "Bhool Bhulaiyaa"?

  1. Dholna

  2. Mere Dholna Sun

  3. Dil Dooba

  4. Rang De Basanti
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Mere Dholna Sun" is a parody of the popular Bollywood song "Dholna" from the movie "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge".

Multiple choice

In the song "Bhag DK Bose" from the movie "Delhi Belly", which popular Bollywood song was parodied?

  1. Bhag DK Bose

  2. Chak De India

  3. Lagaan

  4. Rang De Basanti
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Bhag DK Bose" is a parody of the patriotic Bollywood song "Chak De India" from the movie of the same name.

Multiple choice

Which regional Indian pop song was parodied in the song "Mundian To Bach Ke" from the movie "Singh Is Kinng"?

  1. Mundian To Bach Ke

  2. Nachna Tere Naal

  3. Dil Le Gayi Kudi Gujarat Di

  4. Bhangra Pa Le
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Mundian To Bach Ke" is a parody of the Punjabi pop song "Mundian To Bach Ke" by Panjabi MC.

Multiple choice

In the song "Sheila Ki Jawani" from the movie "Tees Maar Khan", which popular Bollywood song was parodied?

  1. Sheila Ki Jawani

  2. Munni Badnaam Hui

  3. Fevicol Se

  4. Chikni Chameli
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Sheila Ki Jawani" is a parody of the popular Bollywood song "Munni Badnaam Hui" from the movie "Dabangg".

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood song was parodied in the song "Pyaar Ki Pungi" from the movie "Agent Vinod"?

  1. Pyaar Ki Pungi

  2. Chhammak Chhallo

  3. Sheila Ki Jawani

  4. Munni Badnaam Hui
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Pyaar Ki Pungi" is a parody of the popular Bollywood song "Chhammak Chhallo" from the movie "Ra.One".