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

Questions
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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