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 album includes the bonus track "Viva la Vida (Live from the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge)"?

  1. Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends

  2. Mylo Xyloto

  3. Ghost Stories

  4. A Head Full of Dreams
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The bonus track "Viva la Vida (Live from the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge)" is included on the deluxe edition of Coldplay's album "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends".

Multiple choice

Which artist was the first to release a music video game?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Madonna

  3. Prince

  4. David Bowie
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Explanation

Michael Jackson was the first artist to release a music video game. His game, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, was released in 1989 and was a critical and commercial success.

Multiple choice

Which artist was the first to sell a million copies of a music merchandise item?

  1. Elvis Presley

  2. The Beatles

  3. Michael Jackson

  4. Madonna
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Elvis Presley was the first artist to sell a million copies of a music merchandise item. He sold over a million copies of his album, Elvis Presley, in 1956.

Multiple choice

Which artist was the first to sell a million copies of a music video?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Madonna

  3. Prince

  4. David Bowie
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Explanation

Michael Jackson was the first artist to sell a million copies of a music video. His video for Thriller sold over a million copies in 1983.

Multiple choice

Which artist was the first to sell a million copies of a music video game?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Madonna

  3. Prince

  4. David Bowie
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Explanation

Michael Jackson was the first artist to sell a million copies of a music video game. His game, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, sold over a million copies in 1989.

Multiple choice

Which artist was the first to sell a million copies of a music merchandise item online?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Madonna

  3. Prince

  4. David Bowie
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Explanation

Michael Jackson was the first artist to sell a million copies of a music merchandise item online. He sold over a million copies of his album, Thriller, online in 1991.

Multiple choice

Which artist was the first to sell a million copies of a music video game online?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Madonna

  3. Prince

  4. David Bowie
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Explanation

Michael Jackson was the first artist to sell a million copies of a music video game online. He sold over a million copies of his game, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, online in 1992.

Multiple choice

What was the name of Shpongle's album that showcased their unique blend of psychedelic electronic music and Indian influences?

  1. Are You Shpongled?

  2. Tales of the Inexpressible

  3. Nothing Lasts... But Nothing Is Lost

  4. Museum of Consciousness
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Explanation

Shpongle's album 'Are You Shpongled?', released in 1998, featured their signature blend of psychedelic electronic music and Indian influences.

Multiple choice

Which girl group was formed in 1994 and consisted of Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, and Victoria Beckham?

  1. Spice Girls

  2. Destiny's Child

  3. TLC

  4. En Vogue
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Explanation

The Spice Girls were formed in London, England, in 1994.

Multiple choice

Which girl group was formed in 1996 and consisted of Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams?

  1. Spice Girls

  2. Destiny's Child

  3. TLC

  4. En Vogue
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Destiny's Child was formed in Houston, Texas, in 1996.

Multiple choice

Which girl group was formed in 2000 and consisted of Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, and Beyoncé Knowles?

  1. Spice Girls

  2. Destiny's Child

  3. TLC

  4. En Vogue
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Destiny's Child was formed in Houston, Texas, in 1996.

Multiple choice

Which girl group was formed in 2002 and consisted of Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, and Beyoncé Knowles?

  1. Spice Girls

  2. Destiny's Child

  3. TLC

  4. En Vogue
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Destiny's Child was formed in Houston, Texas, in 1996.

Multiple choice

Which girl group was formed in 2004 and consisted of Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, and Beyoncé Knowles?

  1. Spice Girls

  2. Destiny's Child

  3. TLC

  4. En Vogue
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Destiny's Child was formed in Houston, Texas, in 1996.

Multiple choice

Which girl group was formed in 2006 and consisted of Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, and Beyoncé Knowles?

  1. Spice Girls

  2. Destiny's Child

  3. TLC

  4. En Vogue
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Destiny's Child was formed in Houston, Texas, in 1996.

Multiple choice

Which album was a collaboration between David Bowie and Brian Eno?

  1. Low

  2. Heroes

  3. Lodger
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Explanation

Low was the first album in Bowie and Eno's trilogy of experimental albums, released in 1977.