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

Who wore a custom-made, sheer dress with a plunging neckline at the 2017 Coachella Music Festival?

  1. Lady Gaga

  2. Beyonce

  3. Rihanna

  4. Katy Perry
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Explanation

Lady Gaga made a statement at Coachella 2017 in a custom-made, sheer dress with a plunging neckline, designed by Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton.

Multiple choice

Who wore a custom-made, feathered gown with a plunging neckline at the 2017 Coachella Music Festival?

  1. Lady Gaga

  2. Beyonce

  3. Rihanna

  4. Katy Perry
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Explanation

Lady Gaga made a dramatic entrance at Coachella 2017 in a custom-made, feathered gown with a plunging neckline, designed by Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the album by Frank Zappa that was banned in New Zealand in 1969?

  1. Freak Out!

  2. Absolutely Free

  3. We're Only in It for the Money

  4. Hot Rats
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Explanation

Frank Zappa's album "We're Only in It for the Money" was banned in New Zealand in 1969 due to its controversial lyrics.

Multiple choice

Which musician was arrested in Singapore in 1994 for performing a song that was deemed to be "obscene"?

  1. Madonna

  2. Michael Jackson

  3. Prince

  4. George Michael
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Explanation

Madonna was arrested in Singapore in 1994 for performing a song that was deemed to be "obscene".

Multiple choice

What was the name of the album by Eminem that was banned in several countries in 2000?

  1. The Marshall Mathers LP

  2. The Eminem Show

  3. Encore

  4. Relapse
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Explanation

Eminem's album "The Marshall Mathers LP" was banned in several countries in 2000 due to its controversial lyrics.

Multiple choice

Which musician was arrested in Russia in 2012 for performing a song that was deemed to be "offensive to religious believers"?

  1. Madonna

  2. Lady Gaga

  3. Pussy Riot

  4. Justin Bieber
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Explanation

Pussy Riot was arrested in Russia in 2012 for performing a song that was deemed to be "offensive to religious believers".

Multiple choice

Which pop artist released the hit song 'Bad Romance' in 2009?

  1. Lady Gaga

  2. Katy Perry

  3. Taylor Swift

  4. Beyoncé
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Explanation

Lady Gaga released the hit song 'Bad Romance' in 2009, which became one of her signature songs and helped establish her as a global pop icon.

Multiple choice

Which pop group released the hit song 'Wannabe' in 1996?

  1. Spice Girls

  2. Backstreet Boys

  3. NSYNC

  4. Destiny's Child
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Explanation

The Spice Girls released the hit song 'Wannabe' in 1996, which became a global phenomenon and helped launch their career as one of the most successful girl groups of all time.

Multiple choice

Which pop artist released the hit song 'Thriller' in 1982?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Prince

  3. Madonna

  4. Whitney Houston
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Explanation

Michael Jackson released the hit song 'Thriller' in 1982, which became the best-selling album of all time and helped solidify his status as the 'King of Pop'.

Multiple choice

Which pop artist released the hit song 'Like a Virgin' in 1984?

  1. Madonna

  2. Cyndi Lauper

  3. Janet Jackson

  4. Tina Turner
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Explanation

Madonna released the hit song 'Like a Virgin' in 1984, which caused controversy for its suggestive lyrics and music video, but also helped establish her as a pop icon.

Multiple choice

Which pop artist released the hit song 'Umbrella' in 2007?

  1. Rihanna

  2. Beyoncé

  3. Alicia Keys

  4. Mary J. Blige
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Explanation

Rihanna released the hit song 'Umbrella' in 2007, which featured Jay-Z and became one of her signature songs, helping to establish her as a global pop star.

Multiple choice

Which pop artist released the hit song 'Shake It Off' in 2014?

  1. Taylor Swift

  2. Ariana Grande

  3. Demi Lovato

  4. Selena Gomez
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Explanation

Taylor Swift released the hit song 'Shake It Off' in 2014, which became one of her most successful singles and helped solidify her status as one of the most popular pop artists of the 2010s.

Multiple choice

Which pop group released the hit song 'Can't Stop the Feeling!' in 2016?

  1. Justin Timberlake

  2. Bruno Mars

  3. Maroon 5

  4. The Weeknd
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Explanation

Justin Timberlake released the hit song 'Can't Stop the Feeling!' in 2016, which was featured in the animated film 'Trolls' and became a global hit.

Multiple choice

Which pop artist released the hit song 'Despacito' in 2017?

  1. Luis Fonsi

  2. Daddy Yankee

  3. Justin Bieber

  4. Maluma
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Explanation

Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee released the hit song 'Despacito' in 2017, which featured Justin Bieber on the remix and became a global phenomenon, breaking records for streams and views.

Multiple choice

Which pop artist released the hit song 'Shape of You' in 2017?

  1. Ed Sheeran

  2. Shawn Mendes

  3. Charlie Puth

  4. Sam Smith
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Explanation

Ed Sheeran released the hit song 'Shape of You' in 2017, which became one of the best-selling singles of all time and helped establish him as one of the most successful pop artists of the 2010s.