General Awareness

Music and Artists

4,837 Questions

This topic covers important questions on music, albums, and renowned artists. It includes queries about singers, bands, and major awards. These questions frequently appear in the general awareness sections of various competitive exams.

Famous singersMusic albumsAwards and honorsBand histories

Music and Artists Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Carlos Santana

  2. Enrique Iglesias

  3. Linkin Park

  4. Ricky Martin

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

"She Bangs" is a hit song by Ricky Martin from his 2000 album "Sound Loaded". The song was a major international hit and showcases Ricky Martin's Latin pop style. Carlos Santana is known for guitar-driven rock, Enrique Iglesias for romantic ballads and upbeat pop, and Linkin Park for nu-metal/alternative rock - none of them released this track.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Blue

  3. Enrique Iglesias

  4. Puddle of Mudd

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

"She Hates Me" is a song by Puddle of Mudd from their 2001 album "Come Clean". It was one of their biggest hits and features their post-grunge/alternative rock sound. Michael Jackson is the King of Pop, Blue is a British boy band, and Enrique Iglesias is a Latin pop singer - none of them released this track.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Shania Twain

  2. Madonna

  3. Celine Dion

  4. Shakira

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

Celine Dion recorded a well-known cover of 'I Drove All Night' in the early 1990s. While the song was originally written and recorded by Roy Orbison, Dion's version became very popular and is the answer being referenced here.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Bee Gees

  2. Ultra

  3. Aqua

  4. Enrique Iglesias

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

'Say It Once' is a 1996 song by Ultra, a British dance-pop group. This was one of their bigger hits, characteristic of the mid-90s dance-pop sound. Ultra had moderate success in the UK charts during this period.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Bryan Adams

  2. Shania Twain

  3. Five

  4. Venga Boys

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

"We're Going to Ibiza" is a dance hit by Venga Boys, released in 1999. The song became an anthem of late 90s eurodance music. Bryan Adams, Shania Twain, and Five are artists from different genres (rock, pop, and boy band respectively) and not associated with this track.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. The Corrs

  2. Bryan Adams

  3. Phil Collins

  4. Ashanti

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

"You'll Be in My Heart" is Phil Collins' Oscar-winning ballad from Disney's 1999 Tarzan soundtrack. The song showcases Collins' distinctive soft rock vocals. The Corrs (Celtic pop), Bryan Adams (rock), and Ashanti (R&B) are not associated with this Disney classic.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Madonna

  2. Hillary Duff

  3. Shania Twain

  4. Shakira

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

"Underneath Your Clothes" is Shakira's 2002 hit single from her Laundry Service album. The song showcases Shakira's unique pop-rock fusion style. Madonna (pop icon), Hillary Duff (teen pop), and Shania Twain (country-pop) are not the artist behind this track.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Abba

  2. Bee Gees

  3. Celine Dion

  4. Ace Of Base

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

'Experience Pearls' is a song by Ace Of Base from their 1995 album 'The Bridge'. The band was known for hits like 'All That She Wants' and 'The Sign' in the early 1990s.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Enrique Iglesias

  2. Ronan Keating

  3. Bryan Adams

  4. Blue

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

'Cloud Number 9' is a rock song by Canadian artist Bryan Adams, released in 1998 on his album 'On a Day Like Today'. Enrique Iglesias, Ronan Keating, and Blue are all popular artists but did not perform this track.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Celine Dion

  2. Madonna

  3. Christina Aguilera

  4. Rihanna

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

'Beautiful Stranger' is a song by Madonna, released in 1999 for the film 'The Next Best Thing'. The track was produced with William Orbit and won a Grammy Award. Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera, and Rihanna are successful artists but did not perform this song.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Nine Inch Nails

  2. Thermal and a Quarter

  3. Radiohead

  4. Pentagram

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

Thermal and a Quarter (TAAQ) is an Indian rock band whose discography matches the listed albums: self-titled debut (1999), Jupiter Cafe (2002), Plan B (2006), and This Is It (2009). They are known for offering Plan B as a free digital download.