Music Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams | Indian Music Quiz Set 23

(1) Choose the correct sequence :
(1) Raga, Naad, Shruti, Swara
(2) Shruti, Naad, Raga, Swara
(3) Naad, Shruti, Swara, Raga
(4) Swara, Naad, Shruti, Raga
Answer: Shruti, Naad, Raga, Swara
(2) Another name of the instrument ‘Anandlahari’ is –
(1) Dotara
(2) Khamak
(3) Sarinda
(4) Mandolin
Answer: Khamak

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(3) Choose the correct code :

Assertion (A) : Sadra is always performed in Madhyalaya.

Reason (R): Jhaptala is appropriate for Madhyalaya.

Codes :
(1) (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct..
(2) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(4) (A) is correct and (R) is incorrect.
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(4) Which of the following gives the meaning of the term ‘Research’ ?
(1) Reporting
(2) Collection of Data
(3) Methods of Study
(4) Repeated Search
Answer: Repeated Search
(5) Classification of Rag-Ragini system was introduced in which period ?
(1) Modern period
(2) Medieval period
(3) Ancient period
(4) Vedic period
Answer: Ancient period
(6) Number of notes mentioned by Bharat
(1) Seven
(2) Eight
(3) Nine
(4) Ten
Answer: Nine
(7) Which of the following terms convey the actual counterpart of the Indian musical term ‘Laya’ ?
(1) Time
(2) Frequency
(3) Tempo
(4) Beat
Answer: Tempo
(8) .Identify from the following the basis of ‘Ten Thata Paddhati’ as introduced by Pt . Bhatkhande
(1) Ten swaras
(2) Eleven swaras
(3) Twelve swaras
(4) Nine swaras
Answer: Twelve swaras
(9) The song of Gotipua dance is based on the philosophy of –
(1) Lasya
(2) Bhakti
(3) Shringar
(4) Vee
Answer: Bhakti
(10) Choose the correct order according to the origin of the following instruments :
(1) Puskar, Dundubhi, Pakhawaj, Mridanga.
(2) Pakhawaj, Dundubhi, Puskar, Mridanga.
(3) Dundubhi, Pakhawaj, Puskar, Mridanga.
(4) Dundubhi, Puskar, Pakhawaj, Mridanga
Answer: Dundubhi, Puskar, Pakhawaj, Mridanga
(11) Which of the following taal is meant for only Pakhawaj ?
(1) Jhaptal
(2) Ektal
(3) Sultal
(4) Til wada
Answer: Sultal
(12) Who is not the Surbahar player of the following ?
(1) Sajjad Mohammad
(2) Gulam Mohammad
(3) Gulam Mustafa
(4) Wahid Khan
Answer: Gulam Mustafa
(13) Which is the forth chapter of Sangeet Ratnakar ?
(1) Swaradhadhyaya
(2) Prakirnadyaya
(3) Prabandhadhyaya
(4) Taladhyaya
Answer: Prabandhadhyaya
(14) In which ‘Purana’, ‘Raga Vargikarana’ is found ?
(1) Vayu Purana
(2) Markandeya Purana
(3) Brihadharma Purana
(4) Bhagvat Purana
Answer: Brihadharma Purana
(15) Choose the correct code :

Assertion (A) : Pakhwaj accompanies Dhrupad and Dholak accompanies Dhamar.

Reason (R) : Instruments used for accompaniment must be according the nature of that particular musical form.

Codes :
(1) (A) and (R) both are correct
(2) (A) and (R) both are wrong
(3) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong
(4) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct
Answer: (A) is wrong but (R) is correct

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