HINDUSTANI MUSIC (VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL)-PAGE 1
Hindustani Music (Vocal or Instrumental)- Page 1- MCQs
1. How many melas are described by Hriday Narayan Dev in his book ‘Hriday Prakash’ ?
(1) 12 (2) 18
(3) 20 (4) 22
Ans: 1
2. Which one of the following is not a Sandhiprakash Raga ?
(1) Purvi (2) Yaman
(3) Bhairav (4) Marwa
Ans: 2
3. How many chapters are there in ‘Brihaddeshi’ written by Matanga ?
(1) 9 (2) 8
(3) 7 (4) 6
Ans: 4
4. How many vikrit swaras were described by Bharata Muni in his text ‘Natyashastra’ ?
(1) 4 (2) 3
(3) 2 (4) 5
Ans: 3
5. Rag-Vigyan was written by
(1) Pt. Bhatkhande (2) V.D. Paluskar
(3) Omkarnath Thakur (4) Vinayak Rao Patavardhan
Ans: 4
6. Choose the correct code :
Assertion (A) : Agra Gharana has some impact of Gwalior Gharana.
Reasoning (R) : Because Vilayat Hussain Khan of Agra Gharana learned from Natthan Pir Bax of Gwalior.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(3) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(4) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.
Ans: 3
7. What is the initial note of 4th Murchhana of Madhyam-Grama ?
(1) Sadja (2) Rishabh
(3) Gandhar (4) Madhyam
Ans: 1
8. Who created the Raga ‘Sarparda’ in Hindustani Music ?
(1) Sultan Hussain Sharqi (2) Swami Haridas
(3) Amir Khusru (4) Gopal Nayak
Ans: 3
9. What is the pen name of Wajid Ali Shah in his compositions ?
(1) Wajid Piya (2) Ahmed Piya
(3) Enayat Piya (4) Akhtar Piya
Ans: 4
10. Match the following :
List – I List – II
a. Abdul Aziz Khan i. Sarod
b. Nirmal Shah ii. Sitar
c. Mushtaq Ali Khan iii. Vichitra Vina
d. Sakhawat Hussain Khan iv. Rudra Vina
Codes :
a b c d
(1) i ii iv iii
(2) iii iv ii i
(3) iv ii i iii
(4) ii iii iv i
Ans: 2
11. Raga Chayanat belongs to which Thata ?
(1) Bilawal (2) Kalyan
(3) Bhairav (4) Purvi
Ans: 2
12. What is the Vadi-Samvadi of Raga Tilak-Kamod ?
(1) Re – Dha (2) Pa – Re
(3) Re – Pa (4) Dha – Ga
Ans: 3
13. Jaidev in his text Geet Govind has described about
(1) Ashtapadi (2) Tappa
(3) Thumri (4) Haveli Sangeet
Ans: 1
14. ‘Naamit’ is the variety of
(1) Kan (2) Meend
(3) Gamak (4) Kaku
Ans: 3
15. In Shadajagrama which Murcchana belongs to Aarshabhi Jati ?
(1) Dhaivatadi Murcchana (2) Gandharadi Murcchana
(3) Madhyamadi Murcchana (4) Panchamadi Murcchana
Ans: 4
16. Choose the correct order of sequencing of the following texts according to the time period :
(1) Sangeet Parijaat, Brihaddeshi, Chaturdandi Prakashika
(2) Brihaddeshi, Sangeet Parijaat, Chaturdandi Prakashika
(3) Chaturdandi Prakashika, Brihaddeshi, Sangeet Parijaat
(4) Brihaddeshi, Chaturdandi Prakashika, Sangeet Parijaat
Ans: 2
17. How many strings did ‘Chitra Veena’ had ?
(1) Seven (2) Eight
(3) Six (4) Nine
Ans: 1
18. Which is the Drone Instrument ?
(1) Harmonium (2) Tanpura
(3) Sarangi (4) Swar-Mandal
Ans: 2
19. Choose the correct code :
Assertion (A) : It is essential for Vadi and Samvadi to have nine or thirteen Shruti-s difference.
Reason (R) : Shadaj-Madhyam and Shadaj-Pancham Bhava has the maximum aesthetic effect.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
(2) (A) is correct and (R) is incorrect.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(4) (A) is incorrect and (R) is correct.
Ans: 3
20. Match the following and choose the correct code :
List – I List – II
a. Anoke lal Mishra i. Violin
b. N. Rajam ii. Sitar
c. Abdul Karim Khan iii. Tabla
d. Nikhil Banerjee iv. Vocal
Codes :
a b c d
(1) iv ii iii i
(2) i iv ii iii
(3) ii iii i iv
(4) iii i iv ii
Ans: 4
21. Music is defined as “Geetam Vadyam tatha Nrityam trayam Sangeet Muchchyate”, by which musicologist ?
(1) Sharang Deo (2) Bharat
(3) Narad (4) Matang
Ans: 1
22. ‘Rag-Ragini’ classification was firstly mentioned in
(1) Natya Shastra (2) Sangeet Ratnakar
(3) Man Kutuhal (4) Sangeet Makarand
Ans: 4
23. Refined and systematic-music, which needs acquired skill is known as
(1) Deshi Sangeet (2) Laukik Sangeet
(3) Music of Gods (4) Margi Sangeet
Ans: 4
24. ‘Rigved-Richas’ which are set to some ‘swarawalis’ are known as
(1) Turya (2) Stotra
(3) Yam (4) Raga
Ans: 2
25. Select the correct group consisting of ‘vedic’ instruments
(1) Karkari, Godha, Ping, Vaan (2) Dundubhi, Aghati, Sitar, Bela
(3) Vaan, Karkari, Bela, Sarangi (4) Vaan, Kamaycha, Oud, Darbuka
Ans: 1
26. Choose the correct code :
Assertion (A) : Raga Bhairva and Kalingda, both have the same notes.
Reasoning (R) : Despite having same notes, the ragas can be differentiated by using different ‘Ragangas’.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Ans: 1
27. ‘Prastav’, ‘udgeeth’, ‘Pratihaar’, ‘upadrav’ and ‘Nidhan’ are the
(1) Elements depicting the quality ‘sam’
(2) Parts of ‘Sam-Gayan’
(3) Elements of ‘Abhinaya’
(4) Components of ‘Sutradhar’s’ presentation
Ans: 2
28. ‘Dundubhi’ falls under which category ?
(1) Avnadha (2) Sushir
(3) Tatta (4) Ghan
Ans: 1
29. ‘Yati’ indicates
(1) Komal and Shudha swaras (2) ‘Raga-swaroop’
(3) Design of ‘laya’ (4) ‘Gayan-Samay’
Ans: 3
30. The term ‘Ayugma’ is used for which ‘Tal-Jati’ ?
(1) Mishra (2) Khanda
(3) Trayastra (4) Chaturastra
Ans: 3
31. Match the following :
List – I List – II
a. Dipta i. Dhrupad
b. Roudra ii. Shruti of Gandhar Grama
c. Nanda iii. Rasa
d. Bani iv. Shruti-Jati
Codes :
a b c d
(1) iii iv i ii
(2) iv iii ii i
(3) i ii iii iv
(4) ii i iv iii
Ans: 2
32. In which year Lord Dalhousi banished Wazed Ali Shah ?
(1) 1850 (2) 1852
(3) 1854 (4) 1856
Ans: 4
33. The note Submediant of Western music is similar to
(1) Madhyam (2) Sadja
(3) Nishad (4) Dhaivat
Ans: 4
34. Choose odd one of the following :
(1) Krishna (2) Padmini
(3) Patita (4) Priya
Ans: 4
35. Who wrote ‘Bharat Bhasyam’ ?
(1) Nanyadev (2) Sarangdev
(3) Narad (4) Subhankar
Ans: 1
36. Choose the correct sequence :
(1) Swaramelkalanidhi, Rag-Vibodh, Geet sutrasar, Rag-o-Rup
(2) Rag-Vibodh, Swaramelkalanidhi, Rag-o-Rup, Geet sutrasar
(3) Rag-o-Rup, Geet sutrasar, Rag-Vibodh, Swaramelkalanidhi
(4) Swaramelkalanidhi, Rag-Vibodh, Rag-o-Rup, Geet sutrasar
Ans: 1
(1) 12 (2) 18
(3) 20 (4) 22
Ans: 1
2. Which one of the following is not a Sandhiprakash Raga ?
(1) Purvi (2) Yaman
(3) Bhairav (4) Marwa
Ans: 2
3. How many chapters are there in ‘Brihaddeshi’ written by Matanga ?
(1) 9 (2) 8
(3) 7 (4) 6
Ans: 4
4. How many vikrit swaras were described by Bharata Muni in his text ‘Natyashastra’ ?
(1) 4 (2) 3
(3) 2 (4) 5
Ans: 3
5. Rag-Vigyan was written by
(1) Pt. Bhatkhande (2) V.D. Paluskar
(3) Omkarnath Thakur (4) Vinayak Rao Patavardhan
Ans: 4
6. Choose the correct code :
Assertion (A) : Agra Gharana has some impact of Gwalior Gharana.
Reasoning (R) : Because Vilayat Hussain Khan of Agra Gharana learned from Natthan Pir Bax of Gwalior.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(3) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(4) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.
Ans: 3
7. What is the initial note of 4th Murchhana of Madhyam-Grama ?
(1) Sadja (2) Rishabh
(3) Gandhar (4) Madhyam
Ans: 1
8. Who created the Raga ‘Sarparda’ in Hindustani Music ?
(1) Sultan Hussain Sharqi (2) Swami Haridas
(3) Amir Khusru (4) Gopal Nayak
Ans: 3
9. What is the pen name of Wajid Ali Shah in his compositions ?
(1) Wajid Piya (2) Ahmed Piya
(3) Enayat Piya (4) Akhtar Piya
Ans: 4
10. Match the following :
List – I List – II
a. Abdul Aziz Khan i. Sarod
b. Nirmal Shah ii. Sitar
c. Mushtaq Ali Khan iii. Vichitra Vina
d. Sakhawat Hussain Khan iv. Rudra Vina
Codes :
a b c d
(1) i ii iv iii
(2) iii iv ii i
(3) iv ii i iii
(4) ii iii iv i
Ans: 2
11. Raga Chayanat belongs to which Thata ?
(1) Bilawal (2) Kalyan
(3) Bhairav (4) Purvi
Ans: 2
12. What is the Vadi-Samvadi of Raga Tilak-Kamod ?
(1) Re – Dha (2) Pa – Re
(3) Re – Pa (4) Dha – Ga
Ans: 3
13. Jaidev in his text Geet Govind has described about
(1) Ashtapadi (2) Tappa
(3) Thumri (4) Haveli Sangeet
Ans: 1
14. ‘Naamit’ is the variety of
(1) Kan (2) Meend
(3) Gamak (4) Kaku
Ans: 3
15. In Shadajagrama which Murcchana belongs to Aarshabhi Jati ?
(1) Dhaivatadi Murcchana (2) Gandharadi Murcchana
(3) Madhyamadi Murcchana (4) Panchamadi Murcchana
Ans: 4
16. Choose the correct order of sequencing of the following texts according to the time period :
(1) Sangeet Parijaat, Brihaddeshi, Chaturdandi Prakashika
(2) Brihaddeshi, Sangeet Parijaat, Chaturdandi Prakashika
(3) Chaturdandi Prakashika, Brihaddeshi, Sangeet Parijaat
(4) Brihaddeshi, Chaturdandi Prakashika, Sangeet Parijaat
Ans: 2
17. How many strings did ‘Chitra Veena’ had ?
(1) Seven (2) Eight
(3) Six (4) Nine
Ans: 1
18. Which is the Drone Instrument ?
(1) Harmonium (2) Tanpura
(3) Sarangi (4) Swar-Mandal
Ans: 2
19. Choose the correct code :
Assertion (A) : It is essential for Vadi and Samvadi to have nine or thirteen Shruti-s difference.
Reason (R) : Shadaj-Madhyam and Shadaj-Pancham Bhava has the maximum aesthetic effect.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
(2) (A) is correct and (R) is incorrect.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(4) (A) is incorrect and (R) is correct.
Ans: 3
20. Match the following and choose the correct code :
List – I List – II
a. Anoke lal Mishra i. Violin
b. N. Rajam ii. Sitar
c. Abdul Karim Khan iii. Tabla
d. Nikhil Banerjee iv. Vocal
Codes :
a b c d
(1) iv ii iii i
(2) i iv ii iii
(3) ii iii i iv
(4) iii i iv ii
Ans: 4
21. Music is defined as “Geetam Vadyam tatha Nrityam trayam Sangeet Muchchyate”, by which musicologist ?
(1) Sharang Deo (2) Bharat
(3) Narad (4) Matang
Ans: 1
22. ‘Rag-Ragini’ classification was firstly mentioned in
(1) Natya Shastra (2) Sangeet Ratnakar
(3) Man Kutuhal (4) Sangeet Makarand
Ans: 4
23. Refined and systematic-music, which needs acquired skill is known as
(1) Deshi Sangeet (2) Laukik Sangeet
(3) Music of Gods (4) Margi Sangeet
Ans: 4
24. ‘Rigved-Richas’ which are set to some ‘swarawalis’ are known as
(1) Turya (2) Stotra
(3) Yam (4) Raga
Ans: 2
25. Select the correct group consisting of ‘vedic’ instruments
(1) Karkari, Godha, Ping, Vaan (2) Dundubhi, Aghati, Sitar, Bela
(3) Vaan, Karkari, Bela, Sarangi (4) Vaan, Kamaycha, Oud, Darbuka
Ans: 1
26. Choose the correct code :
Assertion (A) : Raga Bhairva and Kalingda, both have the same notes.
Reasoning (R) : Despite having same notes, the ragas can be differentiated by using different ‘Ragangas’.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Ans: 1
27. ‘Prastav’, ‘udgeeth’, ‘Pratihaar’, ‘upadrav’ and ‘Nidhan’ are the
(1) Elements depicting the quality ‘sam’
(2) Parts of ‘Sam-Gayan’
(3) Elements of ‘Abhinaya’
(4) Components of ‘Sutradhar’s’ presentation
Ans: 2
28. ‘Dundubhi’ falls under which category ?
(1) Avnadha (2) Sushir
(3) Tatta (4) Ghan
Ans: 1
29. ‘Yati’ indicates
(1) Komal and Shudha swaras (2) ‘Raga-swaroop’
(3) Design of ‘laya’ (4) ‘Gayan-Samay’
Ans: 3
30. The term ‘Ayugma’ is used for which ‘Tal-Jati’ ?
(1) Mishra (2) Khanda
(3) Trayastra (4) Chaturastra
Ans: 3
31. Match the following :
List – I List – II
a. Dipta i. Dhrupad
b. Roudra ii. Shruti of Gandhar Grama
c. Nanda iii. Rasa
d. Bani iv. Shruti-Jati
Codes :
a b c d
(1) iii iv i ii
(2) iv iii ii i
(3) i ii iii iv
(4) ii i iv iii
Ans: 2
32. In which year Lord Dalhousi banished Wazed Ali Shah ?
(1) 1850 (2) 1852
(3) 1854 (4) 1856
Ans: 4
33. The note Submediant of Western music is similar to
(1) Madhyam (2) Sadja
(3) Nishad (4) Dhaivat
Ans: 4
34. Choose odd one of the following :
(1) Krishna (2) Padmini
(3) Patita (4) Priya
Ans: 4
35. Who wrote ‘Bharat Bhasyam’ ?
(1) Nanyadev (2) Sarangdev
(3) Narad (4) Subhankar
Ans: 1
36. Choose the correct sequence :
(1) Swaramelkalanidhi, Rag-Vibodh, Geet sutrasar, Rag-o-Rup
(2) Rag-Vibodh, Swaramelkalanidhi, Rag-o-Rup, Geet sutrasar
(3) Rag-o-Rup, Geet sutrasar, Rag-Vibodh, Swaramelkalanidhi
(4) Swaramelkalanidhi, Rag-Vibodh, Rag-o-Rup, Geet sutrasar
Ans: 1
37. Match the following :
List – I List – II
a. Forte i. Soft
b. Piano ii. Loud
c. Lento iii. Very fast
d. Presto iv. Slow
Codes :
a b c d
(1) iv ii iii i
(2) i iii ii iv
(3) iii iv i ii
(4) ii i iv iii
Ans: 4
38. Choose odd one of the following :
(1) Guni (2) Gayak
(3) Nayak (4) Vaggeyakara
Ans: 4
39. How many Jatis in total are there in Hindustani classical Ragas at present ?
(1) 3 (2) 6
(3) 9 (4) 10
Ans: 3
40. How many varieties of Laya are commonly used in Hindustani Classical Music ?
(1) Three (2) Six
(3) Seven (4) Ten
Ans: 1
41. Among the following names who was the disciple of Vishnu Digambar Paluskar :
(1) Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande (2) Amir Khan
(3) Mallikarjun Mansur (4) Omkarnath Thakur
Ans: 4
42. Match the following :
List – I List – II
a. Hassu Khan i. Patiala Gharana
b. Ali Baksh ii. Kirana Gharana
c. Suresh Babumane iii. Jaipur Gharana
d. Alladiya Khan iv. Gwalior Gharana
Codes :
a b c d
(1) ii iii iv i
(2) iv i ii iii
(3) iii iv i ii
(4) i ii iii iv
Ans: 2
43. The principal phrase of ‘Kalyan’ Thata are the combination of
(1) Pa Sa, Pa Re
(2) Ma Ni, Ma Ga
(3) Ni Ma, Re Ga
(4) Ga Ni, Dha Pa
Ans: 1
44. Which Raga does not belong to Kafi Thata ?
(1) Shuddha – Sarang (2) Brindabani – Sarang
(3) Gaud – Sarang (4) Madhumad – Sarang
Ans: 3
45. Who was the Main Guru of Ustad Allauddin Khan ?
(1) Ahmad Ali Khan (2) Wazir Khan
(3) Niyamatullah Khan (4) Gulam Ali Khan (Rababiya)
Ans: 2
46. According to Swasthan system how many stages of Alaap are there ?
(1) two (2) four
(3) five (4) six
Ans: 2
47. Which is the common feature amongst Ragas-Nayaki Kanhara, Debsakh, Suha Kanhara ?
(1) Use of Komal Dhaiwat (2) Use of Shuddha Dhaiwat
(3) Absence of Dhaiwat (4) Use of both Dhaiwat
Ans: 3
48. In which of the following ‘Raga-Vargikaran Systems’ the underlying concepts reflects the human family system :
(1) Jati-Raga Vargikaran (2) Gram Raga Vargikaran
(3) Mela-Raga Vargikaran (4) Raga-Ragini Vargikaran
Ans: 4
49. Choose the correct code of the following :
Assertion (A) : A Guru may have twenty disciples at a time. But all of them will not have same level of excellence.
Reason (R) : Without proper talent and creative ability, which is innate, an artiste cannot flourish.
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.
Ans: 1
50. Which term is conceived as a music part or ‘Tuka’ ?
(1) Amsha (2) Matu
(3) Dhatu (4) Antara
Ans: 3
List – I List – II
a. Forte i. Soft
b. Piano ii. Loud
c. Lento iii. Very fast
d. Presto iv. Slow
Codes :
a b c d
(1) iv ii iii i
(2) i iii ii iv
(3) iii iv i ii
(4) ii i iv iii
Ans: 4
38. Choose odd one of the following :
(1) Guni (2) Gayak
(3) Nayak (4) Vaggeyakara
Ans: 4
39. How many Jatis in total are there in Hindustani classical Ragas at present ?
(1) 3 (2) 6
(3) 9 (4) 10
Ans: 3
40. How many varieties of Laya are commonly used in Hindustani Classical Music ?
(1) Three (2) Six
(3) Seven (4) Ten
Ans: 1
41. Among the following names who was the disciple of Vishnu Digambar Paluskar :
(1) Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande (2) Amir Khan
(3) Mallikarjun Mansur (4) Omkarnath Thakur
Ans: 4
42. Match the following :
List – I List – II
a. Hassu Khan i. Patiala Gharana
b. Ali Baksh ii. Kirana Gharana
c. Suresh Babumane iii. Jaipur Gharana
d. Alladiya Khan iv. Gwalior Gharana
Codes :
a b c d
(1) ii iii iv i
(2) iv i ii iii
(3) iii iv i ii
(4) i ii iii iv
Ans: 2
43. The principal phrase of ‘Kalyan’ Thata are the combination of
(1) Pa Sa, Pa Re
(2) Ma Ni, Ma Ga
(3) Ni Ma, Re Ga
(4) Ga Ni, Dha Pa
Ans: 1
44. Which Raga does not belong to Kafi Thata ?
(1) Shuddha – Sarang (2) Brindabani – Sarang
(3) Gaud – Sarang (4) Madhumad – Sarang
Ans: 3
45. Who was the Main Guru of Ustad Allauddin Khan ?
(1) Ahmad Ali Khan (2) Wazir Khan
(3) Niyamatullah Khan (4) Gulam Ali Khan (Rababiya)
Ans: 2
46. According to Swasthan system how many stages of Alaap are there ?
(1) two (2) four
(3) five (4) six
Ans: 2
47. Which is the common feature amongst Ragas-Nayaki Kanhara, Debsakh, Suha Kanhara ?
(1) Use of Komal Dhaiwat (2) Use of Shuddha Dhaiwat
(3) Absence of Dhaiwat (4) Use of both Dhaiwat
Ans: 3
48. In which of the following ‘Raga-Vargikaran Systems’ the underlying concepts reflects the human family system :
(1) Jati-Raga Vargikaran (2) Gram Raga Vargikaran
(3) Mela-Raga Vargikaran (4) Raga-Ragini Vargikaran
Ans: 4
49. Choose the correct code of the following :
Assertion (A) : A Guru may have twenty disciples at a time. But all of them will not have same level of excellence.
Reason (R) : Without proper talent and creative ability, which is innate, an artiste cannot flourish.
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.
Ans: 1
50. Which term is conceived as a music part or ‘Tuka’ ?
(1) Amsha (2) Matu
(3) Dhatu (4) Antara
Ans: 3
51. Which one is equivalent to Bilawal Thata of the following ?
(1) Major Scale (2) Minor scale
(3) Gandhar Grama (4) Madhyam Grama
Ans: 1
52. Which raga does not belong to Kafi Thata ?
(1) Bageshri (2) Patdeep
(3) Jaijawanti (4) Bhimpalasi
Ans: 3
53. Which is the correct sequence of the following in the chronological order ?
(1) Sangit Parijat, Sangit Chintamani, Bharatiya Sangit Vadya, Brihaddeshi
(2) Bharatiya Sangit Vadya, Sangit Parijat, Sangit Chintamani, Brihaddeshi
(3) Brihaddeshi, Sangit Parijat, Sangit Chintamani, Bharatiya Sangit Vadya
(4) Sangit Parijat, Brihaddeshi, Bharatiya Sangit Vadya, Sangit Chintamani
Ans: 3
54. Who is the author of the book ‘The Story of Indian Music’ ?
(1) M. R. Goutam (2) O. Goswami
(3) Swami Prajnanananda (4) Kapila Vatsayan
Ans: 2
55. Which one is known as ‘Adhvadarshak Swara’ of the following ?
(1) S (2) P
(3) M (4) N
Ans: 3
56. Alia-Fattu associated with which gharana ?
(1) Kirana (2) Patiala
(3) Agra (4) Jaipur
Ans: 2
57. Nirmal Shah was known as
(1) Sarod player (2) Beenkar
(3) Sarangi player (4) Tabla player
Ans: 2
58. What is the meaning of Dhadi ?
(1) Kind of Taal (2) Community representing music
(3) Kind of Geeti (4) Folk song
Ans: 2
59. Which one of the following interval is according to Sadja-Madhyam Bhava ?
(1) R – P (2) M – .S
(3) R – D (4) G – N
Ans: 1
60. Choose the correct code :
Assertion (A) : Evolution of Sitar may be seen in Tritantri Veena.
Reason (R) : Tritantri Veena had seven strings.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(3) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
(4) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.
Ans: 3
61. What is the frequency of Suddha Rishabh according to Bhatkhande ?
(1) 270 (2) 218
(3) 320 (4) 450
Ans: 1
62. Raja Bhaiya Poochwale belongs to which gharana ?
(1) Agra (2) Kirana
(3) Patiala (4) Gwalior
Ans: 4
63. Real name of Suresh Babu Mane is
(1) Abdul Haq (2) Abdul Rahman
(3) Abdul Wahid (4) Abdul Karim
Ans: 2
64. Choose the correct code of the following :
Assertion (A) : Ustad Amir Khan is a great representative of Patiala Gharana.
Reason (R) : Amir Khan used to learn from Ustad Wahid Khan.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: 2
65. In which court, Faiyaz Khan received the award ‘Aftab-e-Mousiqi’ ?
(1) Baroda (2) Mysore
(3) Gwalior (4) Rampur
Ans: 2
66. How many Angas were there in Prabandha Gaan ?
(1) 4 (2) 5
(3) 6 (4) 7
Ans: 3
67. How many Grama Ragas are mentioned by Matanga in his book ‘Brihaddeshi’ ?
(1) 7 (2) 16
(3) 32 (4) 9
Ans: 1
68. Who was the Guru of Begum Akhtar out of the following :
(1) Abdul Wahid Khan (2) Abdul Karim Khan
(3) Ata Hussain Khan (4) Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
Ans: 3
69. Which one is the example of Anabhyasmulak Alpatva ?
(1) Re in descending order in Bihag (2) Dha in Asceending order in Bihag
(3) Ga in Durga (4) Re in Ascending order in Kedar
Ans: 1
70. Who was credited with as inventor of ‘Chutkala Khayal’ ?
(1) Amir Khusro (2) Mansingh Tomar
(3) Sultan Hussain Sharqi (4) Vidyaranya
Ans: 3
71. Maihar Band is related to
(1) Wazir Khan (2) Hafiz Ali Khan
(3) Balaram Pathak (4) Alauddin Khan
Ans: 4
72. Choose the odd one :
(1) Shikhar (2) Brhma
(3) Pratihar (4) Ganesh
Ans: 3
73. Which one is the Jati of Prabandha out of the following ?
(1) Tisra (2) Khanda
(3) Dipani (4) Sankirna
Ans: 3
(1) Major Scale (2) Minor scale
(3) Gandhar Grama (4) Madhyam Grama
Ans: 1
52. Which raga does not belong to Kafi Thata ?
(1) Bageshri (2) Patdeep
(3) Jaijawanti (4) Bhimpalasi
Ans: 3
53. Which is the correct sequence of the following in the chronological order ?
(1) Sangit Parijat, Sangit Chintamani, Bharatiya Sangit Vadya, Brihaddeshi
(2) Bharatiya Sangit Vadya, Sangit Parijat, Sangit Chintamani, Brihaddeshi
(3) Brihaddeshi, Sangit Parijat, Sangit Chintamani, Bharatiya Sangit Vadya
(4) Sangit Parijat, Brihaddeshi, Bharatiya Sangit Vadya, Sangit Chintamani
Ans: 3
54. Who is the author of the book ‘The Story of Indian Music’ ?
(1) M. R. Goutam (2) O. Goswami
(3) Swami Prajnanananda (4) Kapila Vatsayan
Ans: 2
55. Which one is known as ‘Adhvadarshak Swara’ of the following ?
(1) S (2) P
(3) M (4) N
Ans: 3
56. Alia-Fattu associated with which gharana ?
(1) Kirana (2) Patiala
(3) Agra (4) Jaipur
Ans: 2
57. Nirmal Shah was known as
(1) Sarod player (2) Beenkar
(3) Sarangi player (4) Tabla player
Ans: 2
58. What is the meaning of Dhadi ?
(1) Kind of Taal (2) Community representing music
(3) Kind of Geeti (4) Folk song
Ans: 2
59. Which one of the following interval is according to Sadja-Madhyam Bhava ?
(1) R – P (2) M – .S
(3) R – D (4) G – N
Ans: 1
60. Choose the correct code :
Assertion (A) : Evolution of Sitar may be seen in Tritantri Veena.
Reason (R) : Tritantri Veena had seven strings.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(3) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
(4) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.
Ans: 3
61. What is the frequency of Suddha Rishabh according to Bhatkhande ?
(1) 270 (2) 218
(3) 320 (4) 450
Ans: 1
62. Raja Bhaiya Poochwale belongs to which gharana ?
(1) Agra (2) Kirana
(3) Patiala (4) Gwalior
Ans: 4
63. Real name of Suresh Babu Mane is
(1) Abdul Haq (2) Abdul Rahman
(3) Abdul Wahid (4) Abdul Karim
Ans: 2
64. Choose the correct code of the following :
Assertion (A) : Ustad Amir Khan is a great representative of Patiala Gharana.
Reason (R) : Amir Khan used to learn from Ustad Wahid Khan.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: 2
65. In which court, Faiyaz Khan received the award ‘Aftab-e-Mousiqi’ ?
(1) Baroda (2) Mysore
(3) Gwalior (4) Rampur
Ans: 2
66. How many Angas were there in Prabandha Gaan ?
(1) 4 (2) 5
(3) 6 (4) 7
Ans: 3
67. How many Grama Ragas are mentioned by Matanga in his book ‘Brihaddeshi’ ?
(1) 7 (2) 16
(3) 32 (4) 9
Ans: 1
68. Who was the Guru of Begum Akhtar out of the following :
(1) Abdul Wahid Khan (2) Abdul Karim Khan
(3) Ata Hussain Khan (4) Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
Ans: 3
69. Which one is the example of Anabhyasmulak Alpatva ?
(1) Re in descending order in Bihag (2) Dha in Asceending order in Bihag
(3) Ga in Durga (4) Re in Ascending order in Kedar
Ans: 1
70. Who was credited with as inventor of ‘Chutkala Khayal’ ?
(1) Amir Khusro (2) Mansingh Tomar
(3) Sultan Hussain Sharqi (4) Vidyaranya
Ans: 3
71. Maihar Band is related to
(1) Wazir Khan (2) Hafiz Ali Khan
(3) Balaram Pathak (4) Alauddin Khan
Ans: 4
72. Choose the odd one :
(1) Shikhar (2) Brhma
(3) Pratihar (4) Ganesh
Ans: 3
73. Which one is the Jati of Prabandha out of the following ?
(1) Tisra (2) Khanda
(3) Dipani (4) Sankirna
Ans: 3
74. Pt. Ahobal has placed ‘Shuddha Ga’ and ‘Shudha Ni’ on the wire of Veena at
(1) 30″ – 20″ü (2) 32″ – 27″
(3) 31″ – 24″ (4) 32″ – 22″
Ans: 1
75. Raga Devgiri-Bilawal is the combination of
(1) Yaman and Bilawal (2) Khamaj and Bilawal
(3) Shudha Kalyan and Bilawal (4) Devgiri and Bilawal
Ans: 3
76. Match the following and choose the correct code :
List – I List - II
(a) Sa Re Ga-, Ma Pa Ma– Pa I. Megh Malhar
(b) Dha Ni Pa Dha Ni Sa, Ni Dha Pa Dha Ma Ga II. Madmat Sarang
(c) ReMa ReMa Pa-, ReMa Ma Re- Sa III. Khamaj
(d) .NiSa Sa Re-, Re Ma Pa Ma, Re Ma Re Sa IV. Kafi
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) II I IV III
(2) III II I IV
(3) IV III I II
(4) I IV III II
Ans: 3
77. ‘Re Ma Pa’ phrase is used in which of the following ragas ?
I. Gunkri II. Jogia
III. Bairagi Bhairav IV. Jaunpuri
(1) I, II, III and IV (2) I, II and III
(3) II, III and IV (4) I, II and IV
Ans: 2
78. Arrange the following texts in chronological order :
I. Raga Vibodh
II. Abhinav Bharti
III. Sangeet Ratnakar
(1) I, II, III (2) III, II, I
(3) II, III, I (4) I, III, II
Ans: 3
79. ‘Shudha Swara Saptak’, placed on 1, 5, 8, 10, 14, 18 and 21 Shruties denotes which period ?
(1) Vedic period (2) Medieval period
(3) Ancient period (4) Modern period
Ans: 4
80. ‘Re – Dha Komal’ and ‘Ga – Ni’ Teevra Swaras are the characteristics of
(1) Chhayalag raga (2) Parmela Praveshak raga
(3) Shudha raga (4) Sandhi prakash raga
Ans: 4
81. Choose the correct code :
Assertion (A) : Karnatak Music doesn’t include the concept of ‘Time theory’ of ragas.
Reason (R) : Ragdari system doesn’t prevail in Karnatak Music.
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.
Ans: 3
82. Which out of the following has written Annotation on Natyashastra ?
(1) Beejgupta (2) Vishnugupta
(3) Dattilam (4) Abhinavgupta
Ans: 4
83. ‘Shuddha Madhyam’ is placed on which ‘Shruti’ according to the Ancient Musicologists ?
(1) 13th (2) 14th
(3) 12th (4) 15th
Ans: 1
84. ‘Chitra Veena’ was played by
(1) Plucktrum (2) Bow
(3) Reed (4) Fingers
Ans: 4
85. Select the pair of raga containing similar notes :
(1) Ahir Bhairav – Nat Bhairav
(2) Shudha Sarang – Vrindvani Sarang
(3) Marva – Puriya
(4) Bilaskhani Todi – Todi
Ans: 3
86. Combination of ‘Sthai’, ‘Arohi’ and ‘Avrohi’ Varna is known as
(1) Abhogi Varna (2) Sanchari Varna
(3) Dhatu Varna (4) Arohi-Avrohi Varna
Ans: 2
(1) 30″ – 20″ü (2) 32″ – 27″
(3) 31″ – 24″ (4) 32″ – 22″
Ans: 1
75. Raga Devgiri-Bilawal is the combination of
(1) Yaman and Bilawal (2) Khamaj and Bilawal
(3) Shudha Kalyan and Bilawal (4) Devgiri and Bilawal
Ans: 3
76. Match the following and choose the correct code :
List – I List - II
(a) Sa Re Ga-, Ma Pa Ma– Pa I. Megh Malhar
(b) Dha Ni Pa Dha Ni Sa, Ni Dha Pa Dha Ma Ga II. Madmat Sarang
(c) ReMa ReMa Pa-, ReMa Ma Re- Sa III. Khamaj
(d) .NiSa Sa Re-, Re Ma Pa Ma, Re Ma Re Sa IV. Kafi
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) II I IV III
(2) III II I IV
(3) IV III I II
(4) I IV III II
Ans: 3
77. ‘Re Ma Pa’ phrase is used in which of the following ragas ?
I. Gunkri II. Jogia
III. Bairagi Bhairav IV. Jaunpuri
(1) I, II, III and IV (2) I, II and III
(3) II, III and IV (4) I, II and IV
Ans: 2
78. Arrange the following texts in chronological order :
I. Raga Vibodh
II. Abhinav Bharti
III. Sangeet Ratnakar
(1) I, II, III (2) III, II, I
(3) II, III, I (4) I, III, II
Ans: 3
79. ‘Shudha Swara Saptak’, placed on 1, 5, 8, 10, 14, 18 and 21 Shruties denotes which period ?
(1) Vedic period (2) Medieval period
(3) Ancient period (4) Modern period
Ans: 4
80. ‘Re – Dha Komal’ and ‘Ga – Ni’ Teevra Swaras are the characteristics of
(1) Chhayalag raga (2) Parmela Praveshak raga
(3) Shudha raga (4) Sandhi prakash raga
Ans: 4
81. Choose the correct code :
Assertion (A) : Karnatak Music doesn’t include the concept of ‘Time theory’ of ragas.
Reason (R) : Ragdari system doesn’t prevail in Karnatak Music.
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.
Ans: 3
82. Which out of the following has written Annotation on Natyashastra ?
(1) Beejgupta (2) Vishnugupta
(3) Dattilam (4) Abhinavgupta
Ans: 4
83. ‘Shuddha Madhyam’ is placed on which ‘Shruti’ according to the Ancient Musicologists ?
(1) 13th (2) 14th
(3) 12th (4) 15th
Ans: 1
84. ‘Chitra Veena’ was played by
(1) Plucktrum (2) Bow
(3) Reed (4) Fingers
Ans: 4
85. Select the pair of raga containing similar notes :
(1) Ahir Bhairav – Nat Bhairav
(2) Shudha Sarang – Vrindvani Sarang
(3) Marva – Puriya
(4) Bilaskhani Todi – Todi
Ans: 3
86. Combination of ‘Sthai’, ‘Arohi’ and ‘Avrohi’ Varna is known as
(1) Abhogi Varna (2) Sanchari Varna
(3) Dhatu Varna (4) Arohi-Avrohi Varna
Ans: 2
87. Select the ‘Murchhanas’, related to ‘Madhyam-Gram’ :
I. Harinashwa
II. Margi
III. Rajni
(1) I and III (2) I and II
(3) II and III (4) I, II and III
Ans: 2
88. What is the number of ‘Shudha’ and ‘Vikrit’ swaras according to Sharangdeo ?
(1) 7 Shudha, 12 Vikrit (2) 7 Shudha, 5 Vikrit
(3) 7 Shudha, 11 Vikrit (4) 7 Shudha, 18 Vikrit
Ans: 1
89. Which other name is used for ‘Jeevswara’ or Ansha-Swara ?
(1) Anuvadi Swara (2) Uddatta Swara
(3) Vadi Swara (4) Sanchari Swara
Ans: 3
90. 9/8 interval is equivalent to
(1) 51.1 Sevart (2) 45.8 Sevart
(3) 28.1 Sevart (4) 61.1 Sevart
Ans: 1
91. Narayan Moreshwar Khare was the disciple of
(1) Bhaskar Bua (2) Raja Bhaiya Poochwale
(3) V.N. Bhatkhande (4) V.D. Paluskar
Ans: 4
92. Who is the author of Bharat-Bhashyam ?
(1) Nanyadeo (2) Parshwadeo
(3) Abhinav Gupta (4) Kohal
Ans: 1
93. ‘Raja-Ragini’ classification has been mentioned in which of the following texts :
I. Sangeet Makrand
II. Sangeet Darpan
III. Raj Tarangini
IV. Natya Shastra
(1) I, II, III and IV (2) I, III and IV
(3) II, III and IV (4) I, II and III
Ans: 4
94. Match the following ‘Shruti-Swara-Sthanas’ according to Ahobal and Choose the correct code :
List – I List – II
(a) Purva Ga I. 20
(b) Teevratar Re II. 9
(c) Poorva Ni III. 22
(d) Teevratar Dha IV. 7
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) II IV I III
(2) I III II IV
(3) IV II I III
(4) II I III IV
Ans: 3
I. Harinashwa
II. Margi
III. Rajni
(1) I and III (2) I and II
(3) II and III (4) I, II and III
Ans: 2
88. What is the number of ‘Shudha’ and ‘Vikrit’ swaras according to Sharangdeo ?
(1) 7 Shudha, 12 Vikrit (2) 7 Shudha, 5 Vikrit
(3) 7 Shudha, 11 Vikrit (4) 7 Shudha, 18 Vikrit
Ans: 1
89. Which other name is used for ‘Jeevswara’ or Ansha-Swara ?
(1) Anuvadi Swara (2) Uddatta Swara
(3) Vadi Swara (4) Sanchari Swara
Ans: 3
90. 9/8 interval is equivalent to
(1) 51.1 Sevart (2) 45.8 Sevart
(3) 28.1 Sevart (4) 61.1 Sevart
Ans: 1
91. Narayan Moreshwar Khare was the disciple of
(1) Bhaskar Bua (2) Raja Bhaiya Poochwale
(3) V.N. Bhatkhande (4) V.D. Paluskar
Ans: 4
92. Who is the author of Bharat-Bhashyam ?
(1) Nanyadeo (2) Parshwadeo
(3) Abhinav Gupta (4) Kohal
Ans: 1
93. ‘Raja-Ragini’ classification has been mentioned in which of the following texts :
I. Sangeet Makrand
II. Sangeet Darpan
III. Raj Tarangini
IV. Natya Shastra
(1) I, II, III and IV (2) I, III and IV
(3) II, III and IV (4) I, II and III
Ans: 4
94. Match the following ‘Shruti-Swara-Sthanas’ according to Ahobal and Choose the correct code :
List – I List – II
(a) Purva Ga I. 20
(b) Teevratar Re II. 9
(c) Poorva Ni III. 22
(d) Teevratar Dha IV. 7
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) II IV I III
(2) I III II IV
(3) IV II I III
(4) II I III IV
Ans: 3
95. Choose the correct code :
Assertion (A) : ‘Treatment of Swara’ is an important factor in Hindustani Music. Change of treatment consequently changes Raga.
Reason (R) : By acquiring knowledge in depth through books, any raga can be performed without obtaining practical training from Guru.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) both are correct.
(2) Both (A) and (R) both are wrong.
(3) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
(4) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.
Ans: 3
96. Rajasthani Folk Instrument ‘Algoja’ falls under which category ?
(1) Sushir Vadya (2) Tantri Vadya
(3) Ghan Vadya (4) Avnadha Vadya
Ans: 1
97. Match the following and choose the correct code :
List – I List – II
(a) Dominant I. Vikrit Swara
(b) Mediant II. Pancham Bhava Samvadi
(c) Subdominant III. Anuvadi
(d) Modified Note IV. Madhyam Bhava Samvadi
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) II III IV I
(2) I IV III II
(3) IV I II III
(4) III II IV I
Ans: 1
98. According to Natya Shastra, ‘Dhruvas’ of ‘Krodh’ and Raudra-rasa are recommended to be sung in which ‘Laya’ ?
(1) Madhya Laya (2) Vilambit Laya
(3) Ati Vilambit Laya (4) Drut Laya
Ans: 4
99. ‘Dhyan’ of a ‘Jati’ is mentioned by which musicologist ?
(1) Matang (2) Nanyadeo
(3) Jagdekamalla (4) Bharat
Ans: 3
100. Which instrument accompanies ‘Haveli Sangeet’ ?
(1) Dholak (2) Naal
(3) Pakhawaj (4) Khol
Ans: 3
Assertion (A) : ‘Treatment of Swara’ is an important factor in Hindustani Music. Change of treatment consequently changes Raga.
Reason (R) : By acquiring knowledge in depth through books, any raga can be performed without obtaining practical training from Guru.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) both are correct.
(2) Both (A) and (R) both are wrong.
(3) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
(4) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.
Ans: 3
96. Rajasthani Folk Instrument ‘Algoja’ falls under which category ?
(1) Sushir Vadya (2) Tantri Vadya
(3) Ghan Vadya (4) Avnadha Vadya
Ans: 1
97. Match the following and choose the correct code :
List – I List – II
(a) Dominant I. Vikrit Swara
(b) Mediant II. Pancham Bhava Samvadi
(c) Subdominant III. Anuvadi
(d) Modified Note IV. Madhyam Bhava Samvadi
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) II III IV I
(2) I IV III II
(3) IV I II III
(4) III II IV I
Ans: 1
98. According to Natya Shastra, ‘Dhruvas’ of ‘Krodh’ and Raudra-rasa are recommended to be sung in which ‘Laya’ ?
(1) Madhya Laya (2) Vilambit Laya
(3) Ati Vilambit Laya (4) Drut Laya
Ans: 4
99. ‘Dhyan’ of a ‘Jati’ is mentioned by which musicologist ?
(1) Matang (2) Nanyadeo
(3) Jagdekamalla (4) Bharat
Ans: 3
100. Which instrument accompanies ‘Haveli Sangeet’ ?
(1) Dholak (2) Naal
(3) Pakhawaj (4) Khol
Ans: 3