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Music in Indian Regional Films

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Which of the following is not a regional film industry in India?

  1. Bollywood

  2. Tollywood

  3. Kollywood

  4. Mollywood


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bollywood is the Hindi film industry based in Mumbai, while Tollywood, Kollywood, and Mollywood are the Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam film industries, respectively.

Which of the following is a popular music genre in Telugu cinema?

  1. Qawwali

  2. Carnatic

  3. Hindustani Classical

  4. Bhangra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Carnatic music is a classical music genre that originated in South India and is popular in Telugu cinema.

Which of the following is a famous Tamil film song?

  1. 'Chaiyya Chaiyya'

  2. 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'

  3. 'Lagaan'

  4. 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Chaiyya Chaiyya' is a popular song from the Tamil film 'Dil Se..' (1998).

Who is known as the 'Nightingale of India'?

  1. Lata Mangeshkar

  2. Asha Bhosle

  3. Shreya Ghoshal

  4. Sunidhi Chauhan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lata Mangeshkar is a legendary Indian singer who is often referred to as the 'Nightingale of India' due to her melodious voice and contributions to Indian music.

Which of the following is a popular music genre in Malayalam cinema?

  1. Lavani

  2. Baul

  3. Qawwali

  4. Oppana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oppana is a traditional music and dance form that is popular in Kerala and is often featured in Malayalam films.

Which of the following is a famous Kannada film song?

  1. 'Kolaveri Di'

  2. 'Munbe Vaa'

  3. 'Tum Hi Ho'

  4. 'Gerua'


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Kolaveri Di' is a popular song from the Tamil film '3' (2012) that became a viral hit across India.

Who is known as the 'Melody Queen' of India?

  1. Asha Bhosle

  2. Shreya Ghoshal

  3. Sunidhi Chauhan

  4. Alka Yagnik


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Asha Bhosle is a renowned Indian singer who is often referred to as the 'Melody Queen' of India due to her sweet and melodious voice.

Which of the following is a popular music genre in Marathi cinema?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Lavani

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lavani is a traditional music and dance form that is popular in Maharashtra and is often featured in Marathi films.

Which of the following is a famous Bengali film song?

  1. 'Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu'

  2. 'Tum Hi Ho'

  3. 'Gerua'

  4. 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu' is a popular song from the Hindi film 'Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu' (2012).

Who is known as the 'King of Melody' in Indian music?

  1. Kishore Kumar

  2. Mohammed Rafi

  3. Mukesh

  4. Manna Dey


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mohammed Rafi is a legendary Indian singer who is often referred to as the 'King of Melody' due to his melodious voice and contributions to Indian music.

Which of the following is a popular music genre in Gujarati cinema?

  1. Lavani

  2. Baul

  3. Qawwali

  4. Garba


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Garba is a traditional dance form that is popular in Gujarat and is often featured in Gujarati films.

Which of the following is a famous Odia film song?

  1. 'Rang De Basanti'

  2. 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'

  3. 'Lagaan'

  4. 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Rang De Basanti' is a popular song from the Hindi film 'Rang De Basanti' (2006).

Who is known as the 'Queen of Ghazal' in Indian music?

  1. Lata Mangeshkar

  2. Asha Bhosle

  3. Shreya Ghoshal

  4. Jagjit Kaur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jagjit Kaur is a renowned Indian singer who is often referred to as the 'Queen of Ghazal' due to her contributions to the ghazal genre.

Which of the following is a popular music genre in Assamese cinema?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Lavani

  3. Qawwali

  4. Bihu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bihu is a traditional music and dance form that is popular in Assam and is often featured in Assamese films.

Which of the following is a famous Punjabi film song?

  1. 'Tum Hi Ho'

  2. 'Gerua'

  3. 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'

  4. 'Laung Laachi'


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Laung Laachi' is a popular song from the Hindi film 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga' (2019).

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