HINDUSTANI MUSIC (VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL)-PAGE 3
Hindustani Music (Vocal or Instrumental)- Page 3- MCQs
1. “Chatushchatushchatushchaiv Shadaj ................” Sloke indicates the division of
(1) Shruti – Swara (2) Shruti – Naad
(3) Swara – Taan (4) Swara – Raga
Ans: 1
2. What is the most important step before doing the actual process of Research ?
(1) Preparing synopsis (2) Preparing Bibliography
(3) Finding primary sources (4) Conclusion
Ans: 1
3. “NN PM GM RS” phrase is not used in which Raga ?
(1) Miyan Malhar (2) Bahar
(3) Darbari Kanhara (4) Kafi
Ans: 4
4. In Bhupali making R, G, D komal makes it a Raga of which Aang ?
(1) Bhupali (2) Todi
(3) Bhairavi (4) Asawari
Ans: 2
5. ‘Hirabai Barodkar’ belonged to which Gharana ?
(1) Agra (2) Gwalior
(3) Bhindi Bazar (4) Kirana
Ans: 4
6. Which text was written by Lochan ?
(1) Swaramela Kalanidhi (2) Sangeet Makrand
(3) Raga Tarangini (4) Mankotuhal
Ans: 3
7. ‘Gandhar’ and ‘Dhaiwat’ are avoided in the ascent of which of the following group ?
(1) Jogia – Desi (2) Des – Brindabani Sarang
(3) Gunkali – Bhupali (4) Megh – Sindhura
Ans: 2
8. ‘Proportion and Balance’ are the principles of
(1) Aesthetics (2) Time – Theory
(3) Raga Classification (4) Sthaya
Ans: 1
(1) Shruti – Swara (2) Shruti – Naad
(3) Swara – Taan (4) Swara – Raga
Ans: 1
2. What is the most important step before doing the actual process of Research ?
(1) Preparing synopsis (2) Preparing Bibliography
(3) Finding primary sources (4) Conclusion
Ans: 1
3. “NN PM GM RS” phrase is not used in which Raga ?
(1) Miyan Malhar (2) Bahar
(3) Darbari Kanhara (4) Kafi
Ans: 4
4. In Bhupali making R, G, D komal makes it a Raga of which Aang ?
(1) Bhupali (2) Todi
(3) Bhairavi (4) Asawari
Ans: 2
5. ‘Hirabai Barodkar’ belonged to which Gharana ?
(1) Agra (2) Gwalior
(3) Bhindi Bazar (4) Kirana
Ans: 4
6. Which text was written by Lochan ?
(1) Swaramela Kalanidhi (2) Sangeet Makrand
(3) Raga Tarangini (4) Mankotuhal
Ans: 3
7. ‘Gandhar’ and ‘Dhaiwat’ are avoided in the ascent of which of the following group ?
(1) Jogia – Desi (2) Des – Brindabani Sarang
(3) Gunkali – Bhupali (4) Megh – Sindhura
Ans: 2
8. ‘Proportion and Balance’ are the principles of
(1) Aesthetics (2) Time – Theory
(3) Raga Classification (4) Sthaya
Ans: 1
9. Match the following and choose the correct code :
List – I List – II
a. Mattakokila Veena i. 9
b. Tritantri Veena ii. 1
c. Ghosha Veena iii. 21
d. Vipanchi Veena iv. 3
Codes :
a b c d
(1) i ii iii iv
(2) iv iii i ii
(3) iii iv ii i
(4) ii i iv iii
Ans: 3
10. How many Rasas did Bharat mention in his text ?
(1) Three (2) Nine
(3) Ten (4) Eight
Ans: 4
11. Pt. Chatur Lal was expert in playing which instrument ?
(1) Flute (2) Tabla
(3) Veena (4) Sitar
Ans: 2
12. What is the correct order of presenting the following forms :
(1) Alapti, Rupkalaap, Ragalaap (2) Ragalaap, Alapti, Rupkalaap
(3) Rupkalaap, Alapti, Ragalaap (4) Ragalaap, Rupkalaap, Alapti
Ans: 4
13. Which is the folk instrument ?
(1) Sarangi (2) Kamaycha
(3) Sarod (4) Rudra Veena
Ans: 2
14. Which raga will be formed if Ni become Komal in Raga ‘Patdeep’ ?
(1) Bageshri (2) Kafi
(3) Bhimpalasi (4) Dhanashri
Ans: 3
15. ‘Ragini’ Folk Song belongs to which state ?
(1) Haryana (2) Uttar Pradesh
(3) Gujarat (4) Manipur
Ans: 1
List – I List – II
a. Mattakokila Veena i. 9
b. Tritantri Veena ii. 1
c. Ghosha Veena iii. 21
d. Vipanchi Veena iv. 3
Codes :
a b c d
(1) i ii iii iv
(2) iv iii i ii
(3) iii iv ii i
(4) ii i iv iii
Ans: 3
10. How many Rasas did Bharat mention in his text ?
(1) Three (2) Nine
(3) Ten (4) Eight
Ans: 4
11. Pt. Chatur Lal was expert in playing which instrument ?
(1) Flute (2) Tabla
(3) Veena (4) Sitar
Ans: 2
12. What is the correct order of presenting the following forms :
(1) Alapti, Rupkalaap, Ragalaap (2) Ragalaap, Alapti, Rupkalaap
(3) Rupkalaap, Alapti, Ragalaap (4) Ragalaap, Rupkalaap, Alapti
Ans: 4
13. Which is the folk instrument ?
(1) Sarangi (2) Kamaycha
(3) Sarod (4) Rudra Veena
Ans: 2
14. Which raga will be formed if Ni become Komal in Raga ‘Patdeep’ ?
(1) Bageshri (2) Kafi
(3) Bhimpalasi (4) Dhanashri
Ans: 3
15. ‘Ragini’ Folk Song belongs to which state ?
(1) Haryana (2) Uttar Pradesh
(3) Gujarat (4) Manipur
Ans: 1
16. How many Angas of Prabandha has been discussed by Sarangdev ?
(1) 4 (2) 5
(3) 6 (4) 7
Ans: 3
17. Match the following :
List – I List – II
a. Abhoga i. Ancient Tala-kriya
b. Arsabhi ii. Name of a Raga
c. Avap iii. Forth Stanza of a song
d. Anandi iv. Name of ancient Jati
Codes :
a b c d
(1) iii i iv ii
(2) iii ii iv i
(3) iii iv i ii
(4) ii iii iv i
Ans: 3
18. ‘Prasanna’ is the name of
(1) Kaku (2) Alankar
(3) Ancient Tal (4) Ancient Raga
Ans: 2
19. Raga ‘Sugharai’ belongs to which anga ?
(1) Sarang (2) Malhar
(3) Kanada (4) Bhairav
Ans: 3
20. Choose the correct sequence :
(1) Dayavati, Roudri, Raktika, Ranjani
(2) Dayavati, Ranjani, Raktika, Roudri
(3) Ranjani, Raktika, Dayavati, Roudri
(4) Raktika, Ranjani, Roudri, Dayavati
Ans: 2
21. Pt. Somnath used which Veena to show 22 shrutis ?
(1) Roudri Veena (2) Shruti Veena
(3) Achal Veena (4) Dhruva Veena
Ans: 1
22. Who was the court singer of Mansingh Tomar ?
(1) Suratsen (2) Nayak Bakshu
(3) Gopal Nayak (4) Adarang
Ans: 2
(1) 4 (2) 5
(3) 6 (4) 7
Ans: 3
17. Match the following :
List – I List – II
a. Abhoga i. Ancient Tala-kriya
b. Arsabhi ii. Name of a Raga
c. Avap iii. Forth Stanza of a song
d. Anandi iv. Name of ancient Jati
Codes :
a b c d
(1) iii i iv ii
(2) iii ii iv i
(3) iii iv i ii
(4) ii iii iv i
Ans: 3
18. ‘Prasanna’ is the name of
(1) Kaku (2) Alankar
(3) Ancient Tal (4) Ancient Raga
Ans: 2
19. Raga ‘Sugharai’ belongs to which anga ?
(1) Sarang (2) Malhar
(3) Kanada (4) Bhairav
Ans: 3
20. Choose the correct sequence :
(1) Dayavati, Roudri, Raktika, Ranjani
(2) Dayavati, Ranjani, Raktika, Roudri
(3) Ranjani, Raktika, Dayavati, Roudri
(4) Raktika, Ranjani, Roudri, Dayavati
Ans: 2
21. Pt. Somnath used which Veena to show 22 shrutis ?
(1) Roudri Veena (2) Shruti Veena
(3) Achal Veena (4) Dhruva Veena
Ans: 1
22. Who was the court singer of Mansingh Tomar ?
(1) Suratsen (2) Nayak Bakshu
(3) Gopal Nayak (4) Adarang
Ans: 2
23. Choose odd one of the following :
(1) Citation (2) Parenthetic Note
(3) Synopsis (4) Leading note
Ans: 4
24. Match the following :
List – I List – II
a. Vritti i. Tala-Jati
b. Vrinda ii. Action of hand
c. Visarjitam iii. Assemblage
d. Vishamapadi iv. Tala-Marga
Codes :
a b c d
(1) iv iii ii i
(2) ii iii iv i
(3) iv i iii ii
(4) ii iv i iii
Ans: 1
25. In which century Pt. Shubhankar wrote ‘Sangeet Damodar’ ?
(1) 14th century (2) 15th century
(3) 16th century (4) 18th century
Ans: 2
26. ‘Swara’ consist of 4 shrutis is equal to
(1) 204 cents (2) 200 cents
(3) 182 cents (4) 150 cents
Ans: 1
27. ‘Bharat Muni’ is the exponent of
(1) Rasavad (2) Sahasvad
(3) Dhwanivad (4) Vakroktivad
Ans: 1
28. Amongst all the forms of art the most abstract form is
(1) Literature (2) Painting
(3) Music (4) Sculpture
Ans: 3
29. On what factor the intensity of sound waves depend ?
(1) Frequency (2) Amplitude
(3) Period (4) Wave length
Ans: 2
(1) Citation (2) Parenthetic Note
(3) Synopsis (4) Leading note
Ans: 4
24. Match the following :
List – I List – II
a. Vritti i. Tala-Jati
b. Vrinda ii. Action of hand
c. Visarjitam iii. Assemblage
d. Vishamapadi iv. Tala-Marga
Codes :
a b c d
(1) iv iii ii i
(2) ii iii iv i
(3) iv i iii ii
(4) ii iv i iii
Ans: 1
25. In which century Pt. Shubhankar wrote ‘Sangeet Damodar’ ?
(1) 14th century (2) 15th century
(3) 16th century (4) 18th century
Ans: 2
26. ‘Swara’ consist of 4 shrutis is equal to
(1) 204 cents (2) 200 cents
(3) 182 cents (4) 150 cents
Ans: 1
27. ‘Bharat Muni’ is the exponent of
(1) Rasavad (2) Sahasvad
(3) Dhwanivad (4) Vakroktivad
Ans: 1
28. Amongst all the forms of art the most abstract form is
(1) Literature (2) Painting
(3) Music (4) Sculpture
Ans: 3
29. On what factor the intensity of sound waves depend ?
(1) Frequency (2) Amplitude
(3) Period (4) Wave length
Ans: 2
30. R M P D ⋅S This phrase does not belongs to
(1) Gunkali (2) Jogia
(3) Bhairavi (4) Komal Asawari
Ans: 3
31. Which artist from the following belongs to Agra Gharana ?
(1) Moghubai Kurdikar (2) Suhasini Koratkar
(3) Sumati Mutatkar (4) Kishori Amonkar
Ans: 3
32. Choose the correct sequence according to evolution and development of instrument :
(1) Surbahar, Sitar, Been (2) Been, Surbahar, Sitar
(3) Sitar, Been, Surbahar (4) Surbahar, Been, Sitar
Ans: 2
33. Aman Ali Khan belongs to which Gharana ?
(1) Shyam Chourashi (2) Bhindi Bazar
(3) Khurja (4) Atrouli
Ans: 2
34. Who is the son of Alladiya Khan ?
(1) Haidar Khan (2) Manji Khan
(3) Wazid Hussain (4) Azmat Ali
Ans: 2
35. Which Murchhana belongs to Sadja-Grama ?
(1) Souviri (2) Shuddha-Madhya
(3) Aswakranta (4) Pouravi
Ans: 3
36. ‘Sangit Chintamani’ was written by
(1) Lalmani Misra (2) B.C. Deva
(3) K.C.D. Brihaspati (4) O. Goswami
Ans: 3
37. Ancient ‘Shudha-Swara-saptak’ is equivalent to which modern’ Hindustani-swara-saptak’ ?
(1) Bilawal (2) Kafi
(3) Kalyan (4) Asawari
Ans: 2
38. Which pair of the following is not correctly matched ?
(1) Abdul Karim Khan – Suresh Babu Mane
(2) Vilayat Khan – Shahid Parvez
(3) Mehbub Khan – Ata Hussain Khan
(4) Rahim Sen – Amrit Sen
Ans: 2
(1) Gunkali (2) Jogia
(3) Bhairavi (4) Komal Asawari
Ans: 3
31. Which artist from the following belongs to Agra Gharana ?
(1) Moghubai Kurdikar (2) Suhasini Koratkar
(3) Sumati Mutatkar (4) Kishori Amonkar
Ans: 3
32. Choose the correct sequence according to evolution and development of instrument :
(1) Surbahar, Sitar, Been (2) Been, Surbahar, Sitar
(3) Sitar, Been, Surbahar (4) Surbahar, Been, Sitar
Ans: 2
33. Aman Ali Khan belongs to which Gharana ?
(1) Shyam Chourashi (2) Bhindi Bazar
(3) Khurja (4) Atrouli
Ans: 2
34. Who is the son of Alladiya Khan ?
(1) Haidar Khan (2) Manji Khan
(3) Wazid Hussain (4) Azmat Ali
Ans: 2
35. Which Murchhana belongs to Sadja-Grama ?
(1) Souviri (2) Shuddha-Madhya
(3) Aswakranta (4) Pouravi
Ans: 3
36. ‘Sangit Chintamani’ was written by
(1) Lalmani Misra (2) B.C. Deva
(3) K.C.D. Brihaspati (4) O. Goswami
Ans: 3
37. Ancient ‘Shudha-Swara-saptak’ is equivalent to which modern’ Hindustani-swara-saptak’ ?
(1) Bilawal (2) Kafi
(3) Kalyan (4) Asawari
Ans: 2
38. Which pair of the following is not correctly matched ?
(1) Abdul Karim Khan – Suresh Babu Mane
(2) Vilayat Khan – Shahid Parvez
(3) Mehbub Khan – Ata Hussain Khan
(4) Rahim Sen – Amrit Sen
Ans: 2
39. Correct Shruti-Swar division of Madhyam Grama is
(1) 4, 3, 2, 4, 4, 3, 2 (2) 4, 3, 4, 2, 4, 3, 2
(3) 4, 3, 3, 3, 4, 3, 2 (4) 4, 4, 3, 2, 4, 3, 2
Ans: 2
40. The 1st recording of Instrumental Music was
(1) ‘Jaunpuri’ by Imdad Khan
(2) ‘Bhup Kalyan’ by Barkatullah Khan
(3) ‘Malkauns’ by Bundu Khan
(4) ‘Lalit’ by Dabir Khan
Ans: 2
41. Which raga does not belongs to Todi Thata ?
(1) Mian-ki-Todi (2) Gujri Todi
(3) Bilaskhani Todi (4) Multani
Ans: 3
42. Which musicologist has firstly mentioned the term ‘Komal’ and ‘Teevra’ for ‘Swaras’ ?
(1) Bhatkhande (2) Bharat
(3) Lochan (4) Abhinav Gupta
Ans: 3
43. ‘Ardhamagadhi’ is related to
(1) Alap (2) Khayal
(3) Prabandha (4) Geeti
Ans: 4
44. In which raga of the following, Gandhar is treated as Ati Komal ?
(1) Mian-ki-Malhar (2) Ramdasi Malhar
(3) Adana (4) Darbari Kanhada
Ans: 4
45. Which raga is similar to Minor scale ?
(1) Asawari (2) Desh
(3) Kafi (4) Kalyan
Ans: 1
46. The song is sung during the ‘Raas’
(1) Chhalikya (2) Jhumur
(3) Dharu (4) Haveli
Ans: 4
(1) 4, 3, 2, 4, 4, 3, 2 (2) 4, 3, 4, 2, 4, 3, 2
(3) 4, 3, 3, 3, 4, 3, 2 (4) 4, 4, 3, 2, 4, 3, 2
Ans: 2
40. The 1st recording of Instrumental Music was
(1) ‘Jaunpuri’ by Imdad Khan
(2) ‘Bhup Kalyan’ by Barkatullah Khan
(3) ‘Malkauns’ by Bundu Khan
(4) ‘Lalit’ by Dabir Khan
Ans: 2
41. Which raga does not belongs to Todi Thata ?
(1) Mian-ki-Todi (2) Gujri Todi
(3) Bilaskhani Todi (4) Multani
Ans: 3
42. Which musicologist has firstly mentioned the term ‘Komal’ and ‘Teevra’ for ‘Swaras’ ?
(1) Bhatkhande (2) Bharat
(3) Lochan (4) Abhinav Gupta
Ans: 3
43. ‘Ardhamagadhi’ is related to
(1) Alap (2) Khayal
(3) Prabandha (4) Geeti
Ans: 4
44. In which raga of the following, Gandhar is treated as Ati Komal ?
(1) Mian-ki-Malhar (2) Ramdasi Malhar
(3) Adana (4) Darbari Kanhada
Ans: 4
45. Which raga is similar to Minor scale ?
(1) Asawari (2) Desh
(3) Kafi (4) Kalyan
Ans: 1
46. The song is sung during the ‘Raas’
(1) Chhalikya (2) Jhumur
(3) Dharu (4) Haveli
Ans: 4
47. Choose the correct code :
Assertion (A) : Deshi Todi is a morning Raga.
Reason (R) : It belongs to Todi thata.
Codes :
(1) (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.
(2) (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct.
(3) (A) and (R) both are correct.
(4) (A) and (R) both are incorrect.
Ans: 1
48. Raga lalit is meant to perform at
(1) between 4 to 7 a.m.
(2) between 5 to 8 a.m.
(3) between 6 to 9 a.m.
(4) between 8 to 11 a.m.
Ans: 1
49. Which of the following raga is not created by Pt. Ravishankar ?
(1) Parameswari
(2) Medhavi
(3) Rasia
(4) Tilak Shyam
Ans: 2
50. Arrange chronologically, the following Bharatratna awardees :
(1) Ravishankar, Subhalakshmi, Lata Mangeshkar
(2) Lata Mangeshkar, Subhalakshmi, Ravishankar
(3) Subhalakshmi, Ravishankar, Lata Mangeshkar
(4) Subhalakshmi, Lata Mangeshkar, Ravishankar
Ans: 3
51. Raga Bhatiyar is combination of
(1) Todi and Puriya
(2) Bhairav and Marwa
(3) Todi and Sohini
(4) Marwa and Bhairavi
Ans: 2
52. A type of musical form having four variegated feature is
(1) Bhajan (2) Lavni
(3) Tusu (4) Chaturanga
Ans: 4
Assertion (A) : Deshi Todi is a morning Raga.
Reason (R) : It belongs to Todi thata.
Codes :
(1) (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.
(2) (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct.
(3) (A) and (R) both are correct.
(4) (A) and (R) both are incorrect.
Ans: 1
48. Raga lalit is meant to perform at
(1) between 4 to 7 a.m.
(2) between 5 to 8 a.m.
(3) between 6 to 9 a.m.
(4) between 8 to 11 a.m.
Ans: 1
49. Which of the following raga is not created by Pt. Ravishankar ?
(1) Parameswari
(2) Medhavi
(3) Rasia
(4) Tilak Shyam
Ans: 2
50. Arrange chronologically, the following Bharatratna awardees :
(1) Ravishankar, Subhalakshmi, Lata Mangeshkar
(2) Lata Mangeshkar, Subhalakshmi, Ravishankar
(3) Subhalakshmi, Ravishankar, Lata Mangeshkar
(4) Subhalakshmi, Lata Mangeshkar, Ravishankar
Ans: 3
51. Raga Bhatiyar is combination of
(1) Todi and Puriya
(2) Bhairav and Marwa
(3) Todi and Sohini
(4) Marwa and Bhairavi
Ans: 2
52. A type of musical form having four variegated feature is
(1) Bhajan (2) Lavni
(3) Tusu (4) Chaturanga
Ans: 4
53. Raga Jai-Jai Wanti belongs to which category ?
(1) Chhyalag Raga
(2) Sandhiprakas Raga
(3) Paramel Praveshak Raga
(4) Shuddha Raga
Ans: 3
54. According to the present ‘Time-theory’ of Hindustani Music, the ragas are divided into how many sections on the basis of ‘swaras’ ?
(1) 3 (2) 6
(3) 4 (4) 2
Ans: 1
55. Select the correct group which depict Thumri Singers.
(1) Tarapada Chakrabarty, Kishan Maharaj, Bahadur Khan
(2) Zamiruddin Khan, Girija Shankar Chakrabarty, Bhaiya Saheb
(3) Bahadur Khan, Tanras Khan, Nimaichand Badal
(4) Lachhmiprasad Mishra, Biswanath Rao, Basav Khan
Ans: 2
56. Out of the following which one is specifically used in folk music :
(1) Khole (2) Harp
(3) Pepa (4) Mouth organ
Ans: 3
57. ‘Bharat Ratna’ Award was conferred on Bhimsen Joshi in the year
(1) 2006 (2) 2010
(3) 2012 (4) 2008
Ans: 4
(1) Chhyalag Raga
(2) Sandhiprakas Raga
(3) Paramel Praveshak Raga
(4) Shuddha Raga
Ans: 3
54. According to the present ‘Time-theory’ of Hindustani Music, the ragas are divided into how many sections on the basis of ‘swaras’ ?
(1) 3 (2) 6
(3) 4 (4) 2
Ans: 1
55. Select the correct group which depict Thumri Singers.
(1) Tarapada Chakrabarty, Kishan Maharaj, Bahadur Khan
(2) Zamiruddin Khan, Girija Shankar Chakrabarty, Bhaiya Saheb
(3) Bahadur Khan, Tanras Khan, Nimaichand Badal
(4) Lachhmiprasad Mishra, Biswanath Rao, Basav Khan
Ans: 2
56. Out of the following which one is specifically used in folk music :
(1) Khole (2) Harp
(3) Pepa (4) Mouth organ
Ans: 3
57. ‘Bharat Ratna’ Award was conferred on Bhimsen Joshi in the year
(1) 2006 (2) 2010
(3) 2012 (4) 2008
Ans: 4
58. Find out the ‘Shadja-Pancham Bhava’ from the following :
(1) Sa – Ma
(2) Re – Dha
(3) Ga – Dha
(4) Ma – Ni
Ans: 2
59. Identify the Kuad Laya from the following :
(1) 6 matras in 4 matras
(2) 4 matras in 5 matras
(3) 5 matras in 4 matras
(4) 3 matras in 4 matras
Ans: 3
60. Arrange the following in the chronological order :
(1) Gandharva Geet, Desi Sangit, Gramgeya Gaan
(2) Gramgeya Gaan, Gandharva Geet, Desi Sangit
(3) Desi Sangit, Gandharva Geet, Gramgeya Gaan
(4) Desi Sangit, Gramgeya Gaan, Gandharva Geet
Ans: 2
61. If the ‘Re’ of ‘Kalyan-Thata’ is lowered by one semitone, it will turn into
(1) Khamaj Thata (2) Bilawal Thata
(3) Kafi Thata (4) Marva Thata
Ans: 4
62. Match the following :
List – I List – II
a. Rampur Sahaswan Gharana i. Kesar Bai
b. Maihar Band ii. Latafat Hussain
c. Agra Gharana iii. Ghulam Mustafa Khan
d. Jaipur Gharana iv. Alauddin Khan
Codes :
a b c d
(1) ii iii i iv
(2) iii iv ii i
(3) iv ii iii i
(4) i iii iv ii
Ans: 2
(1) Sa – Ma
(2) Re – Dha
(3) Ga – Dha
(4) Ma – Ni
Ans: 2
59. Identify the Kuad Laya from the following :
(1) 6 matras in 4 matras
(2) 4 matras in 5 matras
(3) 5 matras in 4 matras
(4) 3 matras in 4 matras
Ans: 3
60. Arrange the following in the chronological order :
(1) Gandharva Geet, Desi Sangit, Gramgeya Gaan
(2) Gramgeya Gaan, Gandharva Geet, Desi Sangit
(3) Desi Sangit, Gandharva Geet, Gramgeya Gaan
(4) Desi Sangit, Gramgeya Gaan, Gandharva Geet
Ans: 2
61. If the ‘Re’ of ‘Kalyan-Thata’ is lowered by one semitone, it will turn into
(1) Khamaj Thata (2) Bilawal Thata
(3) Kafi Thata (4) Marva Thata
Ans: 4
62. Match the following :
List – I List – II
a. Rampur Sahaswan Gharana i. Kesar Bai
b. Maihar Band ii. Latafat Hussain
c. Agra Gharana iii. Ghulam Mustafa Khan
d. Jaipur Gharana iv. Alauddin Khan
Codes :
a b c d
(1) ii iii i iv
(2) iii iv ii i
(3) iv ii iii i
(4) i iii iv ii
Ans: 2
63. Which of the following ragas is consisting of only three notes ?
(1) Hindol (2) Malshri
(3) Maligaura (4) Saazgiri
Ans: 2
64. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched :
(1) Geer .......... Geet (2) Gatha .......... Geet
(3) Gaytra .......... Geet (4) Yam .......... Geet
Ans: 4
65. ‘Narashansi’ comes under which singing form ?
(1) Classical
(2) Semi-classical
(3) Folk
(4) Ravindra Sangeet
Ans: 3
66. ‘Prem-piya’ is the pen-name of which musician ?
(1) Faiyaz Khan
(2) Vajid Ali Shah
(3) Nisar Hussain Khan
(4) Vilayat Khan
Ans: 1
67. Which artist is known for ‘Meru-Khand Gayki’ ?
(1) Girija Devi (2) Ameer Khan
(3) Hari Prasad (4) Jasraj
Ans: 2
68. Which is the fifth swara of the following scale :
I. Krushta
II. Pratham
III. Dvitiya
IV. Tritiya
V. _______
VI. Mandra
VII. Atiswarya
(1) Chaturtha
(2) Swarit
(3) Uddatta
(4) Archik
Ans: 1
(1) Hindol (2) Malshri
(3) Maligaura (4) Saazgiri
Ans: 2
64. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched :
(1) Geer .......... Geet (2) Gatha .......... Geet
(3) Gaytra .......... Geet (4) Yam .......... Geet
Ans: 4
65. ‘Narashansi’ comes under which singing form ?
(1) Classical
(2) Semi-classical
(3) Folk
(4) Ravindra Sangeet
Ans: 3
66. ‘Prem-piya’ is the pen-name of which musician ?
(1) Faiyaz Khan
(2) Vajid Ali Shah
(3) Nisar Hussain Khan
(4) Vilayat Khan
Ans: 1
67. Which artist is known for ‘Meru-Khand Gayki’ ?
(1) Girija Devi (2) Ameer Khan
(3) Hari Prasad (4) Jasraj
Ans: 2
68. Which is the fifth swara of the following scale :
I. Krushta
II. Pratham
III. Dvitiya
IV. Tritiya
V. _______
VI. Mandra
VII. Atiswarya
(1) Chaturtha
(2) Swarit
(3) Uddatta
(4) Archik
Ans: 1
69. Choose the correct code :
Assertion (A) : A choir composition aims to present different sounds in a synchronised manner.
Reason (R) : Choir singing generates the feeling of responsibility, co-operation, self control and attentiveness.
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
Assertion (A) : A choir composition aims to present different sounds in a synchronised manner.
Reason (R) : Choir singing generates the feeling of responsibility, co-operation, self control and attentiveness.
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
70. Which is the odd one ?
(1) Chachatput – Ancient Tala System
(2) Tappa – Punjab
(3) Timbre – Naad
(4) Chayalag – Gamak
Ans: 4
71. Which Author has described “DasVidha Raga Vargikaran” ?
(1) Sharangdeva (2) Matang
(3) Dattil (4) Nanyadev
Ans: 1
72. How Dhaivat is referred in Solfa Notation system ?
(1) Re (2) Fa
(3) La (4) So
Ans: 3
73. Who was the first to establish frets on Veena ?
(1) Bharat (2) Ahobal
(3) Matang (4) Sharangdeva
Ans: 3
74. Match the following and choose the correct code :
List – I List – II
a. Deshkar i. Marva Thata
b. Puriya ii. Todi Thata
c. Komal Rishabh Asawari iii.Bilawal Thata
d. Multani iv. Bhairavi Thata
Codes :
a b c d
(1) i iv ii iii
(2) iii i iv ii
(3) iv ii iii i
(4) ii iii i iv
Ans: 2
75. Main Singer of Samveda is known as
(A) Pratiharta
(B) Trigata
(C) Samvachik
(D) Udgata
Ans: D
76. Arrange the following forms in chronological order:
1. Rika
2. Khayal
3. Salagsuda
4. Dhrupad
5. Dhruva
(A) 5, 1, 4, 3, 2
(B) 1, 3, 4, 5, 2
(C) 1, 5, 3, 4, 2
(D) 1, 2, 4, 5, 3
Ans: C
77. Which of the following represents ‘Mewati Gharana’?
(A) Joti Ram – Moti Ram
(B) Chhannu Lal – Mishra Sen
(C) Rajan Mishra – Sajan Mishra
(D) Surinder Singh – Tejendar Singh
Ans: A
78. The title ‘Gana Saraswati’ was bestowed upon Sushri Kishori Amonkar by
(A) Ragasheela Saraswati
(B) Dayanand Saraswati
(C) Naad Saraswati
(D) Jagatguru Mahaswamiji of Shringeri Muth
Ans: D
79. Haveli Sangeet falls under which musical form?
(A) Dhrupad
(B) Khyal
(C) Thumari
(D) Tappa
Ans: A
80. Which of the following is the biggest centre of Haveli-Sangeet at present?
(A) Mathura
(B) Gokul
(C) Nathdwara
(D) Jaipur
Ans: C
81. Following Swara combination is of which Raga?
Ma Dha Ni Dha a Ga
(A) Maru Bihag
(B) Hindol
(C) Kamod
(D) Multani
Ans: B
82. Following Swara combination is of which Raga?
Ni Sa Ga Ma Pa Dha Pa
(A) Bhimplasi
(B) Bhairavi
(C) Multani
(D) Bilaskhani Todi
Ans: B
83. Write down the names of the following Scholars in chronological order:
(i) Parshwadev
(ii) Sharangdev
(iii) Matang
(iv) Ahobal
Codes:
(A) (ii), (iii), (i), (iv)
(B) (i), (iv), (iii), (ii)
(C) (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
(D) (iii), (i), (ii), (iv)
Ans: D
84. Name the pair of playback singers in the film ‘Sur-Sangam’
(A) Gundecha Brothers
(B) Salamat Ali-Nazakat Ali
(C) Rajan-Sajan Mishra
(D) Singh Brothers
Ans: C
85. How many Brahamans are there in Samveda?
(A) 6
(B) 8
(C) 7
(D) 9
Ans: B
86. Ranayani branch is related to
(A) Atharavveda
(B) Yajurveda
(C) Samveda
(D) None of these
Ans: C
87. The author of ‘Pranav Bharati’ is
(A) V.N. Bhatkhande
(B) Bholanath Bhatt
(C) Omkarnath Thakkur
(D) Ramashraya Jha
Ans: C
88. According to Solfa Notation system the swaras are known as
(A) Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni
(B) C, D, E, F, G, A, B
(C) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
(D) Do, Re, Me, Fa, Sol, La, Si
Ans: D
89. Which is the most suitable combination representing Malhar Ang is?
(A) Re Ga Re Sa
(B) Ma Re Re Pa
(C) Pa Ga Ma Re Sa
(D) Dha Ni Re Sa
Ans: B
90. Who was the son of Alladia Khan?
(A) Haddu Khan
(B) Manji Khan
(C) Mohammad Khan
(D) Ali Akbar Khan
Ans: B
91. Acharya K.C.D. Brahaspati belonged to which Gharana?
(A) Kirana
(B) Rampur
(C) Gwalior
(D) Agra
Ans: B
92. Raga of Kalyan thaat having Rishabh Vadi
(A) Shuddha Kalyan
(B) Chayanut
(C) Kamod
(D) Yaman Kalyan
Ans: C
93. Which combination of Ragas belongs to Deogiri Bilawal?
(A) Kalyan + Shuddha Kalyan + Nat.
(B) Saranga + Desh + Kalyan.
(C) Bilawal + Kalyan + Shuddha Kalyan.
(D) Khamaj + Kalyan + Malhar.
Ans: C
94. Who is the author of “Gharandar Gayaki”?
(A) S.N. Ratanjankar
(B) Vaman Rao Deshpande
(C) Dr. Thakur Jaidev Singh
(D) Dr. Subhadra Chowdhury
Ans: B
95. Which musician of the films sang “Hori Ayi Re Kanhai Rang Barse, Suna De Jara Bansuri”?
(A) Lata Mangeshkar
(B) Asha Bhonsle
(C) Suman Kalyanpur
(D) Shamshad Begum
Ans: D
96. Name the Kuchipudi Dancer
(A) Sonal Mansingh
(B) Swapna Sundari
(C) Shashwati Sen
(D) Kiran Sehgal
Ans: B
97. Author of “Kala Nidhi Grantha”
(A) Govind Dixit
(B) Parshvadeva
(C) Someshwar
(D) Kallinath
Ans: D
98. Author of “Music of Hindustan”
(A) William Johns
(B) Fox Strangeways
(C) E. Clements
(D) N. Augustus Williard
Ans: B
99. Who edited “Sahsaras” Grantha?
(A) Krishnanand Vyas
(B) Dr. Premlata Sharma
(C) Parshvadeva
(D) Bhatta Shubhankar
Ans: B
100. Which one of the (that-raga) pair is not correct?
(A) Raga Puriya – Thata Marva
(B) Raga Puriya Kalyan – Thata Marva
(C) Raga Puriya Dhanshree – Thata Marva
(D) Rag Sohini – Thata Marva
Ans: C
(1) Chachatput – Ancient Tala System
(2) Tappa – Punjab
(3) Timbre – Naad
(4) Chayalag – Gamak
Ans: 4
71. Which Author has described “DasVidha Raga Vargikaran” ?
(1) Sharangdeva (2) Matang
(3) Dattil (4) Nanyadev
Ans: 1
72. How Dhaivat is referred in Solfa Notation system ?
(1) Re (2) Fa
(3) La (4) So
Ans: 3
73. Who was the first to establish frets on Veena ?
(1) Bharat (2) Ahobal
(3) Matang (4) Sharangdeva
Ans: 3
74. Match the following and choose the correct code :
List – I List – II
a. Deshkar i. Marva Thata
b. Puriya ii. Todi Thata
c. Komal Rishabh Asawari iii.Bilawal Thata
d. Multani iv. Bhairavi Thata
Codes :
a b c d
(1) i iv ii iii
(2) iii i iv ii
(3) iv ii iii i
(4) ii iii i iv
Ans: 2
75. Main Singer of Samveda is known as
(A) Pratiharta
(B) Trigata
(C) Samvachik
(D) Udgata
Ans: D
76. Arrange the following forms in chronological order:
1. Rika
2. Khayal
3. Salagsuda
4. Dhrupad
5. Dhruva
(A) 5, 1, 4, 3, 2
(B) 1, 3, 4, 5, 2
(C) 1, 5, 3, 4, 2
(D) 1, 2, 4, 5, 3
Ans: C
77. Which of the following represents ‘Mewati Gharana’?
(A) Joti Ram – Moti Ram
(B) Chhannu Lal – Mishra Sen
(C) Rajan Mishra – Sajan Mishra
(D) Surinder Singh – Tejendar Singh
Ans: A
78. The title ‘Gana Saraswati’ was bestowed upon Sushri Kishori Amonkar by
(A) Ragasheela Saraswati
(B) Dayanand Saraswati
(C) Naad Saraswati
(D) Jagatguru Mahaswamiji of Shringeri Muth
Ans: D
79. Haveli Sangeet falls under which musical form?
(A) Dhrupad
(B) Khyal
(C) Thumari
(D) Tappa
Ans: A
80. Which of the following is the biggest centre of Haveli-Sangeet at present?
(A) Mathura
(B) Gokul
(C) Nathdwara
(D) Jaipur
Ans: C
81. Following Swara combination is of which Raga?
Ma Dha Ni Dha a Ga
(A) Maru Bihag
(B) Hindol
(C) Kamod
(D) Multani
Ans: B
82. Following Swara combination is of which Raga?
Ni Sa Ga Ma Pa Dha Pa
(A) Bhimplasi
(B) Bhairavi
(C) Multani
(D) Bilaskhani Todi
Ans: B
83. Write down the names of the following Scholars in chronological order:
(i) Parshwadev
(ii) Sharangdev
(iii) Matang
(iv) Ahobal
Codes:
(A) (ii), (iii), (i), (iv)
(B) (i), (iv), (iii), (ii)
(C) (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
(D) (iii), (i), (ii), (iv)
Ans: D
84. Name the pair of playback singers in the film ‘Sur-Sangam’
(A) Gundecha Brothers
(B) Salamat Ali-Nazakat Ali
(C) Rajan-Sajan Mishra
(D) Singh Brothers
Ans: C
85. How many Brahamans are there in Samveda?
(A) 6
(B) 8
(C) 7
(D) 9
Ans: B
86. Ranayani branch is related to
(A) Atharavveda
(B) Yajurveda
(C) Samveda
(D) None of these
Ans: C
87. The author of ‘Pranav Bharati’ is
(A) V.N. Bhatkhande
(B) Bholanath Bhatt
(C) Omkarnath Thakkur
(D) Ramashraya Jha
Ans: C
88. According to Solfa Notation system the swaras are known as
(A) Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni
(B) C, D, E, F, G, A, B
(C) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
(D) Do, Re, Me, Fa, Sol, La, Si
Ans: D
89. Which is the most suitable combination representing Malhar Ang is?
(A) Re Ga Re Sa
(B) Ma Re Re Pa
(C) Pa Ga Ma Re Sa
(D) Dha Ni Re Sa
Ans: B
90. Who was the son of Alladia Khan?
(A) Haddu Khan
(B) Manji Khan
(C) Mohammad Khan
(D) Ali Akbar Khan
Ans: B
91. Acharya K.C.D. Brahaspati belonged to which Gharana?
(A) Kirana
(B) Rampur
(C) Gwalior
(D) Agra
Ans: B
92. Raga of Kalyan thaat having Rishabh Vadi
(A) Shuddha Kalyan
(B) Chayanut
(C) Kamod
(D) Yaman Kalyan
Ans: C
93. Which combination of Ragas belongs to Deogiri Bilawal?
(A) Kalyan + Shuddha Kalyan + Nat.
(B) Saranga + Desh + Kalyan.
(C) Bilawal + Kalyan + Shuddha Kalyan.
(D) Khamaj + Kalyan + Malhar.
Ans: C
94. Who is the author of “Gharandar Gayaki”?
(A) S.N. Ratanjankar
(B) Vaman Rao Deshpande
(C) Dr. Thakur Jaidev Singh
(D) Dr. Subhadra Chowdhury
Ans: B
95. Which musician of the films sang “Hori Ayi Re Kanhai Rang Barse, Suna De Jara Bansuri”?
(A) Lata Mangeshkar
(B) Asha Bhonsle
(C) Suman Kalyanpur
(D) Shamshad Begum
Ans: D
96. Name the Kuchipudi Dancer
(A) Sonal Mansingh
(B) Swapna Sundari
(C) Shashwati Sen
(D) Kiran Sehgal
Ans: B
97. Author of “Kala Nidhi Grantha”
(A) Govind Dixit
(B) Parshvadeva
(C) Someshwar
(D) Kallinath
Ans: D
98. Author of “Music of Hindustan”
(A) William Johns
(B) Fox Strangeways
(C) E. Clements
(D) N. Augustus Williard
Ans: B
99. Who edited “Sahsaras” Grantha?
(A) Krishnanand Vyas
(B) Dr. Premlata Sharma
(C) Parshvadeva
(D) Bhatta Shubhankar
Ans: B
100. Which one of the (that-raga) pair is not correct?
(A) Raga Puriya – Thata Marva
(B) Raga Puriya Kalyan – Thata Marva
(C) Raga Puriya Dhanshree – Thata Marva
(D) Rag Sohini – Thata Marva
Ans: C