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Investigating the Role of Music in Indian Films

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Which of the following is NOT a common type of song found in Indian films?

  1. Item Number

  2. Classical

  3. Romantic

  4. Devotional


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Classical music is not as commonly featured in Indian films as the other three genres.

Who is considered the 'father of Indian playback singing'?

  1. Mohammed Rafi

  2. Kishore Kumar

  3. Lata Mangeshkar

  4. Asha Bhosle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mohammed Rafi is widely regarded as the 'father of Indian playback singing' due to his immense contribution to the field.

Which Indian film composer is known for his fusion of Indian and Western musical styles?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Ilaiyaraaja

  3. R.D. Burman

  4. Laxmikant-Pyarelal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A.R. Rahman is known for his innovative approach to music composition, often blending Indian and Western elements to create unique soundscapes.

Which of the following films is NOT known for its iconic music?

  1. Sholay

  2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While the other three films are known for their memorable soundtracks, 3 Idiots' music is generally considered less iconic.

Which Indian film song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song?

  1. Jai Ho

  2. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  3. Dil To Pagal Hai

  4. Chaiyya Chaiyya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song 'Jai Ho' from the film 'Slumdog Millionaire' won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2009.

Which of the following is NOT a common theme for songs in Indian films?

  1. Love and Romance

  2. Patriotism

  3. Friendship

  4. Social Issues


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While the other three themes are commonly explored in Indian film songs, social issues are less frequently addressed.

Which Indian film composer is known for his use of Carnatic music in his compositions?

  1. Ilaiyaraaja

  2. A.R. Rahman

  3. R.D. Burman

  4. Laxmikant-Pyarelal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ilaiyaraaja is known for his extensive use of Carnatic music elements in his film compositions.

Which of the following films is NOT known for its use of Western classical music?

  1. Mughal-e-Azam

  2. Pakeezah

  3. Umrao Jaan

  4. Lagaan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lagaan is not known for its use of Western classical music, unlike the other three films.

Which Indian film song is considered one of the longest-running songs in a single shot?

  1. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  2. Chaiyya Chaiyya

  3. Jai Ho

  4. Dil To Pagal Hai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga' from the film '1942: A Love Story' is considered one of the longest-running songs in a single shot.

Which Indian film composer is known for his innovative use of electronic music?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Ilaiyaraaja

  3. R.D. Burman

  4. Laxmikant-Pyarelal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A.R. Rahman is known for his pioneering use of electronic music in Indian film compositions.

Which of the following films is NOT known for its use of traditional folk music?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Devdas

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is not known for its use of traditional folk music, unlike the other three films.

Which Indian film composer is known for his use of Hindustani classical music in his compositions?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Ilaiyaraaja

  3. R.D. Burman

  4. Laxmikant-Pyarelal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

R.D. Burman is known for his extensive use of Hindustani classical music elements in his film compositions.

Which of the following films is NOT known for its use of Sufi music?

  1. Jodhaa Akbar

  2. Bajirao Mastani

  3. Umrao Jaan

  4. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is not known for its use of Sufi music, unlike the other three films.

Which Indian film composer is known for his use of jazz in his compositions?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Ilaiyaraaja

  3. R.D. Burman

  4. Laxmikant-Pyarelal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

R.D. Burman is known for his innovative use of jazz elements in his film compositions.

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