The Indian Film Music

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Who is considered the father of Indian film music?

  1. Naushad Ali

  2. S. D. Burman

  3. R. D. Burman

  4. O. P. Nayyar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Naushad Ali is considered the father of Indian film music. He composed music for over 100 films, including some of the most iconic Bollywood films of all time, such as Mughal-e-Azam and Mother India.

Which of the following is not a genre of Indian film music?

  1. Classical

  2. Folk

  3. Qawwali

  4. Jazz


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jazz is not a genre of Indian film music. Classical, folk, and qawwali are all genres of Indian film music.

Which of the following is not a famous Indian film song?

  1. Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo

  2. Saare Jahan Se Achcha

  3. Jana Gana Mana

  4. Rang De Basanti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jana Gana Mana is not a famous Indian film song. It is the national anthem of India.

Which of the following is not a famous Indian film music composer?

  1. A. R. Rahman

  2. Ilaiyaraaja

  3. Himesh Reshammiya

  4. Pritam Chakraborty


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Himesh Reshammiya is not a famous Indian film music composer. A. R. Rahman, Ilaiyaraaja, and Pritam Chakraborty are all famous Indian film music composers.

Which of the following is not a famous Indian film singer?

  1. Lata Mangeshkar

  2. Asha Bhosle

  3. Kishore Kumar

  4. Udit Narayan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Udit Narayan is not a famous Indian film singer. Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, and Kishore Kumar are all famous Indian film singers.

Which of the following is not a famous Indian film music lyricist?

  1. Gulzar

  2. Javed Akhtar

  3. Anand Bakshi

  4. Sameer Anjaan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sameer Anjaan is not a famous Indian film music lyricist. Gulzar, Javed Akhtar, and Anand Bakshi are all famous Indian film music lyricists.

Which of the following is not a famous Indian film music director?

  1. Yash Chopra

  2. Karan Johar

  3. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

  4. Rohit Shetty


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rohit Shetty is not a famous Indian film music director. Yash Chopra, Karan Johar, and Sanjay Leela Bhansali are all famous Indian film music directors.

Which of the following is not a famous Indian film music producer?

  1. Gulshan Kumar

  2. T-Series

  3. Yash Raj Films

  4. Dharma Productions


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dharma Productions is not a famous Indian film music producer. Gulshan Kumar, T-Series, and Yash Raj Films are all famous Indian film music producers.

Which of the following is not a famous Indian film music label?

  1. HMV

  2. EMI

  3. Sony Music

  4. Zee Music


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zee Music is not a famous Indian film music label. HMV, EMI, and Sony Music are all famous Indian film music labels.

Which of the following is not a famous Indian film music award?

  1. Filmfare Awards

  2. National Film Awards

  3. IIFA Awards

  4. Zee Cine Awards


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zee Cine Awards is not a famous Indian film music award. Filmfare Awards, National Film Awards, and IIFA Awards are all famous Indian film music awards.

Which of the following is not a famous Indian film music festival?

  1. Cannes Film Festival

  2. Berlin International Film Festival

  3. Venice Film Festival

  4. International Indian Film Academy Awards


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

International Indian Film Academy Awards is not a famous Indian film music festival. Cannes Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, and Venice Film Festival are all famous Indian film music festivals.

Which of the following is not a famous Indian film music museum?

  1. National Museum of Indian Cinema

  2. Indian Film Institute

  3. Film and Television Institute of India

  4. Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute is not a famous Indian film music museum. National Museum of Indian Cinema, Indian Film Institute, and Film and Television Institute of India are all famous Indian film music museums.

Which of the following is not a famous Indian film music library?

  1. Sangeet Natak Akademi Library

  2. National Centre for the Performing Arts Library

  3. India International Centre Library

  4. British Library


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

British Library is not a famous Indian film music library. Sangeet Natak Akademi Library, National Centre for the Performing Arts Library, and India International Centre Library are all famous Indian film music libraries.

Which of the following is not a famous Indian film music archive?

  1. National Film Archive of India

  2. Film and Television Institute of India Archive

  3. Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute Archive

  4. British Film Institute Archive


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

British Film Institute Archive is not a famous Indian film music archive. National Film Archive of India, Film and Television Institute of India Archive, and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute Archive are all famous Indian film music archives.

Which of the following is not a famous Indian film music research centre?

  1. National Centre for the Performing Arts

  2. India International Centre

  3. British Council

  4. Max Mueller Bhavan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Max Mueller Bhavan is not a famous Indian film music research centre. National Centre for the Performing Arts, India International Centre, and British Council are all famous Indian film music research centres.

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