General Awareness

Music and Artists

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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

What is the name of the second studio album by Bruno Mars?

  1. Doo-Wops & Hooligans

  2. Unorthodox Jukebox

  3. 24K Magic

  4. Silk Sonic
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bruno Mars' second studio album was (Unorthodox Jukebox), released in 2012.

Multiple choice

Which pop artist released the album (Thank U, Next) in 2019?

  1. Ariana Grande

  2. Taylor Swift

  3. Lady Gaga

  4. Katy Perry
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ariana Grande released the album (Thank U, Next) in 2019, which included hit singles like \"7 Rings\" and \"Thank U, Next\"

Multiple choice

What is the name of the debut studio album by Lorde?

  1. Pure Heroine

  2. Melodrama

  3. Solar Power

  4. The Love Club EP
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lorde's debut studio album was (Pure Heroine), released in 2013.

Multiple choice

Which pop artist released the album (Chromatica) in 2020?

  1. Lady Gaga

  2. Taylor Swift

  3. Ariana Grande

  4. Katy Perry
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lady Gaga released the album (Chromatica) in 2020, which included hit singles like \"Rain on Me\" and \"Stupid Love\"

Multiple choice

Which album by Nirvana popularized the grunge genre and became a defining moment in alternative rock history?

  1. Nevermind

  2. In Utero

  3. Bleach

  4. MTV Unplugged in New York
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Released in 1991, Nirvana's 'Nevermind' propelled the band to mainstream success and is widely considered one of the most important albums in rock music.

Multiple choice

Michael Jackson's album 'Thriller' was a groundbreaking success in the 1980s, but which album did he release in the 1990s?

  1. Dangerous

  2. HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I

  3. Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix

  4. Invincible
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Released in 1991, 'Dangerous' was Michael Jackson's eighth studio album and featured hit singles like 'Black or White' and 'Remember the Time'.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the debut studio album by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, released in 1991?

  1. Blood Sugar Sex Magik

  2. Californication

  3. By the Way

  4. Stadium Arcadium
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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' was the Red Hot Chili Peppers' fifth studio album and marked a significant turning point in their career, propelling them to mainstream success.

Multiple choice

Which album by Mariah Carey was released in 1997 and featured the hit singles 'Honey' and 'My All'?

  1. Daydream

  2. Butterfly

  3. Music Box

  4. Emotions
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Released in 1997, 'Butterfly' was Mariah Carey's sixth studio album and showcased her growth as an artist and songwriter.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the debut studio album by the British rock band Oasis, released in 1994?

  1. Definitely Maybe

  2. (What's the Story) Morning Glory?

  3. Be Here Now

  4. Standing on the Shoulder of Giants
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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Definitely Maybe' was Oasis's first studio album and was a critical and commercial success, establishing the band as one of the leading figures in the Britpop movement.

Multiple choice

Which album by the American rock band Pearl Jam was released in 1993 and featured the hit singles 'Jeremy' and 'Even Flow'?

  1. Ten

  2. Vs.

  3. Vitalogy

  4. No Code
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Explanation

'Ten' was Pearl Jam's debut studio album and was a commercial success, helping to popularize the grunge genre.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the second studio album by the American alternative rock band Green Day, released in 1994?

  1. Dookie

  2. American Idiot

  3. 21st Century Breakdown

  4. Revolution Radio
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Explanation

'Dookie' was Green Day's second studio album and was a commercial breakthrough for the band, selling over 10 million copies in the United States.

Multiple choice

Which album by the Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette was released in 1995 and featured the hit singles 'You Oughta Know' and 'Hand in My Pocket'?

  1. Jagged Little Pill

  2. Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie

  3. Under Rug Swept

  4. So-Called Chaos
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Explanation

'Jagged Little Pill' was Alanis Morissette's third studio album and was a critical and commercial success, selling over 33 million copies worldwide.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the debut studio album by the American rock band Foo Fighters, released in 1995?

  1. Foo Fighters

  2. The Colour and the Shape

  3. There Is Nothing Left to Lose

  4. One by One
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The self-titled debut album by Foo Fighters was released in 1995 and featured the hit singles 'This Is a Call' and 'I'll Stick Around'.

Multiple choice

Which album by the American rock band Soundgarden was released in 1994 and featured the hit singles 'Black Hole Sun' and 'Spoonman'?

  1. Badmotorfinger

  2. Superunknown

  3. Down on the Upside

  4. King Animal
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Superunknown' was Soundgarden's fourth studio album and was a commercial and critical success, selling over 5 million copies in the United States.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the fourth studio album by the American rock band R.E.M., released in 1992?

  1. Out of Time

  2. Automatic for the People

  3. Monster

  4. New Adventures in Hi-Fi
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Explanation

'Out of Time' was R.E.M.'s fourth studio album and was a commercial success, selling over 18 million copies worldwide.