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
  1. Mikaeel

  2. Stefan

  3. Romeo Joseph

  4. Miky

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

Michael Jackson changed his name to Mikaeel when he converted to Islam in 2008. The name Mikaeel is the Arabic form of the name Michael, referring to the Archangel Michael. This was a significant personal and spiritual change for the pop singer late in his life.

Multiple choice
  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
  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
  1. Pt Ravi Shankar

  2. Bhimsen Joshi

  3. Madonna

  4. Michael Jackson

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

Michael Jackson founded the Heal the World Foundation in 1992 as a charitable organization to help children across the globe. The foundation was named after his hit single of the same name, which advocated for global unity and care for the environment. It focused on providing medicine, food, and education to underprivileged youth.

Multiple choice
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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.