Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Shamshad begum, one of the first women to sing playback for Hindi movies, was conferred with the prestigious OP Nayyar Award for her contribution to Hindi film Music in the year _____.

Options:

2001

2009

2012

2005

Correct Answer:

2009

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 2009

Shamshad Begum born on 14 April 1919 – 23 April 2013 was an Indian singer who was one of the first playback singers in the Hindi film industry. In 2009, she was conferred with the prestigious O. P. Nayyar Award for her contribution to Hindi film music.