General Awareness

Music and Artists

4,971 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

"The Falling"

  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

Dirty little secrets

  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

What nickname was given to musician Donna Summer?

  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

Nadal was featured in the music video of "Gypsy", the forthcoming single from Shakira and part of her album release She Wolf.

  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

we are one tonight

  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

MJ co-wrote the charity single "We Are the World" in 1985 with whom, which was released worldwide to aid the poor in the U.S. and Africa.

  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

Whom did Michael Jackson marry in the year 1994?

  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

What's the nick name of MJ's third child Prince Michael Jackson II?

  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.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Which was the best selling album of Michael Jackson of all time?

  1. Bad

  2. Of The Wall

  3. Thriller

  4. This Is It
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Thriller (1982) is Michael Jackson's best-selling album of all time, with estimated sales of over 70 million copies worldwide. It remains the best-selling album in music history. 'Bad', 'Off The Wall' (not 'Of The Wall' as written), and 'This Is It' were successful but did not approach Thriller's sales figures.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Run Like Hell

  1. The Dark Side of the Moon

  2. Wish You Were Here

  3. The Wall

  4. The Final Cut
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Run Like Hell is a track from Pink Floyd's 1979 rock opera The Wall. This concept album tells the story of a rock star's isolation and features hits like Another Brick in the Wall and Comfortably Numb.

Multiple choice general knowledge

When did Michael Jackson left the world due to cardiac arrest?

  1. May 26, 2009

  2. August 29, 2009

  3. June 25, 2009

  4. April 22, 2009
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

June 25, 2009 is the correct date. Michael Jackson died that day due to cardiac arrest caused by acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication at his home in Los Angeles. May 26 is likely confused with another event, August 29 was his birthday (born 1958), and April 22 has no connection to him.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

The official song of the FIFA world cup "Waka Waka" is presented by the Colombian singer _________ and the band Freshlyground from South Africa, and is sang in both English and Spanish

  1. Shakira

  2. Celine Dion

  3. Jennifer Lopez

  4. Dianna Agron
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Shakira, the Colombian singer, performed 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)' as the official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The song featured the South African band Freshlyground and was performed in both English and Spanish, becoming a global hit. Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez, and Dianna Agron were not involved in this World Cup song.