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

Grammy Award is given to people excelling in

  1. sports

  2. literature

  3. politics

  4. music
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

 Grammy award (originally called Gramophone Award) or Grammy is an honour awarded by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) of the United States to recognise outstanding achievement in the English-language music industry.

Multiple choice

In 2010, who was crowned the winner of the reality television competition 'American Idol'?

  1. Kelly Clarkson

  2. Lee DeWyze

  3. Taylor Hicks

  4. Jordin Sparks

  5. Ruben Studdard
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Lee DeWyze won the ninth season of American Idol in 2010, defeating Crystal Bowersox in the finale. Kelly Clarkson (winner of season 1), Taylor Hicks (season 5), Jordin Sparks (season 6), and Ruben Studdard (season 2) were all winners from previous seasons.

Multiple choice

Which pop star invited the ire of German authorities recently for dangling his/her baby from the fourth floor of a hotel in front of hundreds of fans?

  1. Madonna

  2. Michael Jackson

  3. Eric Clapton

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In November 2002, Michael Jackson sparked international outrage when he dangled his infant son, Prince Michael II, over a fourth-floor balcony at the Hotel Adlon in Berlin. He was attempting to show the baby to fans waiting below but later admitted it was a serious error in judgment. The incident led to widespread criticism from child welfare advocates and authorities.

Multiple choice

Who is Michael Jackson?

  1. Pop Legend

  2. Punjabi Singer

  3. A & B

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer, widely regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century and known as the King of Pop.

Multiple choice

In 2010, Who among the following singers was conferred with the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize given by the President of the US?

  1. Eric Clapton

  2. Pink Floyd

  3. Elton John

  4. Paul McCartney

  5. George Harrison
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sir Paul McCartney accepted the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song at the White House on June 2, 2010. The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song is awarded to a composer or performer for their lifetime contributions to popular music.

Multiple choice

Pop singer Michael Jackson changed his name into ____?

  1. Mikaeel

  2. Mikky

  3. Monefact

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

Michael Jackson, the pop singer, changed his name to Mikaeel when he converted to Islam. This name change was part of his religious conversion and was widely reported in the media. The question tests knowledge of celebrity news and personal life events.

Multiple choice

Who sung the song "Shake It Off" in 2015?

  1. Ellie Goulding

  2. Meghan Trainor

  3. Taylor Swift

  4. Miley Cyrus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Shake It Off is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released in 2014 as the lead single from her fifth studio album, 1989.

Multiple choice

The biggest selling album in the 2010s was...

  1. Taylor Swift - 1989

  2. Adele - 21

  3. Beyonce - Lemonade

  4. Ed Sheeran - ÷
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Adele's album '21' (2011) was the highest-selling album of the 2010s decade. Note: this claim may vary depending on whether measuring by pure sales, streaming equivalents, or specific geographic markets. The album sold over 31 million copies worldwide.