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

Which famous singer-songwriter is blind?

  1. Stevie Wonder

  2. Ray Charles

  3. Andrea Bocelli

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

Stevie Wonder is a famous singer-songwriter who is blind. He has released over 30 albums and won numerous awards, including 25 Grammy Awards.

Multiple choice

Which iconic album by The Beatles was released in 1967?

  1. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

  2. Revolver

  3. Abbey Road

  4. Let It Be
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, released in 1967, is considered a groundbreaking album in rock music history.

Multiple choice

In what year did Pink Floyd release their legendary album 'The Dark Side of the Moon'?

  1. 1971

  2. 1973

  3. 1975

  4. 1977
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'The Dark Side of the Moon' was released in 1973 and became one of the best-selling albums of all time.

Multiple choice

Which year saw the release of Michael Jackson's chart-topping album 'Thriller'?

  1. 1981

  2. 1982

  3. 1983

  4. 1984
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' was released in 1982 and became the best-selling album of all time.

Multiple choice

When did Nirvana release their influential album 'Nevermind'?

  1. 1990

  2. 1991

  3. 1992

  4. 1993
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Nevermind' was released in 1991 and propelled Nirvana to mainstream success.

Multiple choice

In which year did Radiohead release their critically acclaimed album 'OK Computer'?

  1. 1994

  2. 1995

  3. 1996

  4. 1997
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Radiohead's 'OK Computer' was released in 1997 and is considered a landmark album in alternative rock.

Multiple choice

When was the iconic album 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' by Lauryn Hill released?

  1. 1997

  2. 1998

  3. 1999

  4. 2000
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Lauryn Hill's 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' was released in 1998 and won numerous Grammy Awards.

Multiple choice

Which year saw the release of Eminem's groundbreaking album 'The Marshall Mathers LP'?

  1. 1999

  2. 2000

  3. 2001

  4. 2002
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Eminem's 'The Marshall Mathers LP' was released in 2000 and became one of the most controversial and successful albums of its time.

Multiple choice

In what year did Coldplay release their debut album 'Parachutes'?

  1. 1999

  2. 2000

  3. 2001

  4. 2002
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Coldplay's 'Parachutes' was released in 2000 and established the band as a major force in alternative rock.

Multiple choice

When was Norah Jones's Grammy-winning album 'Come Away with Me' released?

  1. 2001

  2. 2002

  3. 2003

  4. 2004
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Norah Jones's 'Come Away with Me' was released in 2002 and won eight Grammy Awards.

Multiple choice

In which year did Outkast release their double album 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below'?

  1. 2002

  2. 2003

  3. 2004

  4. 2005
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Outkast's 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below' was released in 2003 and won three Grammy Awards.

Multiple choice

In what year did Green Day release their rock opera album 'American Idiot'?

  1. 2003

  2. 2004

  3. 2005

  4. 2006
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Green Day's 'American Idiot' was released in 2004 and became a multi-platinum album.

Multiple choice

When was Arcade Fire's debut album 'Funeral' released?

  1. 2003

  2. 2004

  3. 2005

  4. 2006
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Arcade Fire's 'Funeral' was released in 2004 and was critically acclaimed for its unique sound.

Multiple choice

In which year did The White Stripes release their album 'Get Behind Me Satan'?

  1. 2004

  2. 2005

  3. 2006

  4. 2007
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The White Stripes' 'Get Behind Me Satan' was released in 2005 and was nominated for a Grammy Award.

Multiple choice

When was Gorillaz's second studio album 'Demon Days' released?

  1. 2004

  2. 2005

  3. 2006

  4. 2007
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Gorillaz's 'Demon Days' was released in 2005 and was a commercial and critical success.