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.

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Music and Artists Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Lady Gaga

  2. Beyonce

  3. Pink

  4. Pussycat Dolls

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

"Paparazzi" is a hit song from Lady Gaga's debut album "The Fame" (2008). The song became a worldwide commercial success and helped establish Gaga as a pop superstar. Beyoncé, Pink, and the Pussycat Dolls are all successful artists but did not perform this song.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. BRITNEY SPEARS

  2. CHRISTIANO RONALDO

  3. ARUN JAITLEY

  4. KAPIL DEV

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

'Straight from the Heart' is the autobiography of Kapil Dev, India's legendary former cricket captain. The book details his journey from Haryana to becoming one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, including India's 1983 World Cup victory. Kapil Dev remains the only Indian cricketer to have scored over 5000 runs and taken 400+ wickets in Tests.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. diva girls

  2. spice girls

  3. dream girls

  4. none of theese

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

Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice) was indeed a member of the Spice Girls, one of the most successful pop groups of the 1990s. The group consisted of five members: Melanie Brown (Scary Spice), Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice), and Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice). Options like 'diva girls' and 'dream girls' are fictional names.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Florida

  2. Darude

  3. The Cynic Project

  4. David Guetta

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

"The Falling" is a trance track by The Cynic Project, an electronic music project. Darude is famously known for "Sandstorm", not this track.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. sum41

  2. All american rejects

  3. Tool

  4. christina aguilera

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

Dirty Little Secret is The All-American Rejects' hit song from their 2005 album Move Along. It reached top 10 charts and was one of their most popular songs. Sum 41 is a different pop-punk band, Tool is progressive metal, and Christina Aguilera is pop.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. The Queen of Funk

  2. The Queen of Disco

  3. The Queen of Soul

  4. The Queen of Jazz

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

Donna Summer was known as 'The Queen of Disco' for her revolutionary contributions to the genre during the 1970s. Her hits like 'Love to Love You Baby' and 'Last Dance' defined the disco era. Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Soul, and these nicknames are specific to each artist's genre.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. True

  2. False

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

Rafael Nadal appeared in Shakira's 'Gypsy' music video in 2010, during which time they were also rumored to be in a relationship. The video features romantic scenes between them and was part of the promotion for her 'She Wolf' album, released in 2009

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Johnny Depp

  2. Rolling Stones

  3. yani

  4. A.R Rehman

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

The Rolling Stones band has consistently ranked among the world's wealthiest musical acts due to decades of record sales, royalties, and touring revenue. Johnny Depp is an actor, not a musician.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Switchfoot

  2. Shakira

  3. Jayz

  4. Black Eyed Peas

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

Switchfoot released 'We Are One Tonight' on their 2005 album 'Nothing Is Sound.' The other artists listed have no song with this exact title.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Lionel Richie

  2. Stevie Wonder

  3. Jackson 5

  4. The Beatles

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

Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie co-wrote 'We Are the World' in 1985, which was recorded by USA for Africa to raise funds for famine relief in Africa and poverty alleviation in the United States. The song featured an ensemble of major artists and was one of the best-selling singles of all time.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Jacquline Stella

  2. Anne Steward

  3. Deborah Jeanne Rowe

  4. Lisa Marie Presley

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

Michael Jackson married Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, in 1994. Their marriage lasted from 1994 to 1996. Deborah Jeanne Rowe (Debbie Rowe) was his second wife, whom he married in 1996. Options A and B are not correct.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Blanket

  2. Mario

  3. Champ

  4. Storm

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

Michael Jackson's third child, Prince Michael Jackson II, was given the nickname 'Blanket' by his father. The nickname became widely known after MJ famously held him over a balcony railing in Berlin in 2002. 'Mario', 'Champ', and 'Storm' are not associated with any of Michael Jackson's children.