SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 55

SSC MTS - 11/11/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q55

In the 1974 edition of the Guinness Book of Records, which playback singer was mentioned as the most recorded artist in human history?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct Answer is  option 2  i.e.  Lata Mangeshkar. 

In the 1974 edition of the Guinness Book of Records, Lata Mangeshkar was recognized as the most recorded artist in human history. Known as the “Nightingale of India”, she had sung thousands of songs in multiple Indian languages by that time. Her career spanned decades, and she became an iconic playback singer in Indian cinema, influencing generations of musicians and listeners.

Other options:

  • Alka Yagnik: Popular playback singer, active mainly from the 1980s onward.

  • KS Chithra: Renowned South Indian playback singer, known for versatility.

  • Pulapaka Susheela: Legendary playback singer, mostly in Telugu and Tamil films.