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Hindustani Music (Vocal or Instrumental)- MCQs
1. ‘Panchamadi Moorchchana’ of Bharta’s ‘Sadaj Gram’ is called as
(A) Aabhiri
(B) Abhiruddgataa
(C) Aarshbhi
(D) Matsarikritaa
Ans: C
2. Bahadur Sen is related to which instrument?
(A) Santoor
(B) Sursingaar
(C) Sitar
(D) Surbahar
Ans: B
3. Which one of the following is frequency of Shuddh Dhaivat of Western Shuddh Swar Saptak?
(A) 480
(B) 270
(C) 405
(D) 400
Ans: D
4. Who was the founder of ‘Chakrik- Prakriya’ for measurement of ‘Swar- Samvaad’?
(A) Pt. Bhatkhande
(B) Pt. Paluskar
(C) Pt. Lalit Kishore Singh
(D) Pt. Omkarnath Thakur
Ans: C
5. Who was the inventor of “Shruti- DarpanVaadya”?
(A) Kailash Chandradev Vrihaspati
(B) S.N. Ratanjankar
(C) Nihshank Sharangdev
(D) Acharya Bharat
Ans: A
6. Which of the following is in correct order?
(A) Swaramel Kalaanidhi, Natyashastra, Vrihaddeshi, Ratnakar, Ragtatvavibodh
(B) Ragtatvavibodh, Ratnakar, Vrihaddeshi, Natyashashtra, Swarmelkalanidhi
(C) Natyashastra, Vrihaddeshi, Ratnakar, Swarmelakalanidhi Ragtatvavibodha
(D) Vrihaddeshi, Natyashastra, Ragtatvavibodh, Ratnakar, Swarmelakalanidhi
Ans: C
7. Match List – I with List – II and select correct order from the codes given below:
List – I List – II
1. Bhoomidundubhi i. Tat
2. Rudra Veena ii.Awanaddha
3. Clarionet iii. Tat
4. Israj iv. Sushir
Codes:
1 2 3 4
(A) i iv iii ii
(B) ii i iii iv
(C) ii i iv iii
(D) iv i iii ii
Ans: C
8. In which Puran the name of Kalpas are based on the notes on music?
(A) Vishnu Puran
(B) Vayu Puran
(C) Brahm Puran
(D) Narad Puran
Ans: B
9. The kakali was related to which note in Bharat age?
(A) Nishad
(B) Gandhar
(C) Shadja
(D) Panchams
Ans: A
10. The place for discussion on music is called in Upnishad as
(A) Shailal
(B) Narashansi
(C) Taragh
(D) Aastav
Ans: D
11. Music in Buddha Age was named as
(A) Gandharv
(B) Gandhabh
(C) Gaandharv
(D) Sangeet
Ans: B
12. The evening Raga based on the notes of Rag Bhairav is
(A) Ahir Bhairav
(B) Nat Bhairav
(C) Gauri
(D) Ramkali
Ans: C
13. Panini has named Orchestra (Vrindavadan) as
(A) Panigh
(B) Turya
(C) Kutap
(D) Aamnay
Ans: B
14. _________ Alankaras Sthai Varnasin Sangeet Ratanakar
(A) 5
(B) 6
(C) 7
(D) 8
Ans: C
15. The Ragas presenting two Angas is ________
(A) Aabhogi
(B) Bhairav
(C) Malkosh
(D) Kaushi Kanhara
Ans: D
16. ________ is Vrihannala in Mahabharat
(A) Bhishma
(B) Surya
(C) Bhim
(D) Arjun
Ans: D
17. How many Bharatratna for Sushir Vadya?
(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Three
(D) Four
Ans: A
18. Only one Persian Music Book available between 12th and 13thcentury is
(A) Nagmate-e-Asafi
(B) Heel Imali
(C) Mu-Arifunnagmat
(D) M-Adan-ul-Mausiki
Ans: B
19. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List – I List – II
a. Madhym gram i. Sa, Re, Antar Ga, Ma, Pa Dha, Ni
b. Shadaj gram ii. Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni
c. Kankangi iii. Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni, Sa, Re, Ga
d. Bilawal iv. Sa, Shudha Re, Shudha Ga, Shudha Ma, Pa, Shudha Dha, Shudha Ni
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii iv ii i
(B) iii i iv ii
(C) iv ii i iii
(D) iii iv i ii
Ans: B
20. The music of Lochan’s period was based on which gram?
(A) Gaandhaargram
(B) Shadaj-Madhyamgram
(C) Madhyamgram
(D) Shadajgram
Ans: D
21. Which instrument was prepared by Helmhotz for recognizing the ‘Anshikas’ of Mishra Swara?
(A) Microphone
(B) Anunaadak
(C) Naadak
(D) Galvinator
Ans: B
22. The interval of Shuddh Swara Saptak of Indian music (Hindustani) is
(A) 301 Severt
(B) 204 Severt
(C) 96.9 Severt
(D) 227.2 Severt
Ans: A
23. Identify the ‘Kalyan-Mela’ with the basis of ‘Shadaj-Interval’
(A) 16/15, 9/8 , 75/64, 16/15, 16/15, 75/64, 16/15
(B) 16/15, 75/64, 9/8, 16/15, 9/8 , 10/9 , 16/15
(C) 9/8 , 10/9 , 16/15, 9/8 , 9/8 , 10/9 , 16/15
(D) 9/8 , 10/9 , 9/8 , 16/15, 9/8 , 10/9 , 16/15
Ans: D
24. Who made the ‘Cyclic Theory’?
(A) Alain Danielov
(B) Jairaz Bhoy
(C) Kolinsky
(D) Mark Lavy
Ans: C
25. Find correct sequence:
(A) Alaap, Fast Gat, Jod, Jhala
(B) Fast Gat, Jod, Alaap, Jhala
(C) Alaap, Jod, Fast Gat, Jhala
(D) Jod, Alaap, Fast Gat, Jhala
Ans: C
26. How many strings were used in ‘Baan-Vadya of Vedic period?
(A) Seven
(B) Nine
(C) One hundred
(D) Twenty five
Ans: C
27. In which treatise thirteen characteristics of Raga have been stated?
(A) Brihaddeshi
(B) Sangeet Ratnaker
(C) Natya Shastra
(D) Sangeet Parijat
Ans: B
28. Author of ‘Raga Tarangini’
(A) Pt. Somnath
(B) Pt. Lochan
(C) Pt. Hrydaya Narayan Dev
(D) Pt. Sirinivas
Ans: B
29. Uddatswaras are associated with which Gandharva Swaras?
(A) Re, Dha
(B) Pa, Sa
(C) Ma, Ni
(D) Ni, Ga
Ans: D
30. How many Bhaktis are there in ‘Samved’?
(A) 4
(B) 6
(C) 5
(D) 7
Ans: C
31. In staff notation ‘Pa’ is situated on which line from leger line
(A) First
(B) Second
(C) Third
(D) Fourth
Ans: B
32. Following Shloka is cited from which trealise:
‘VeenavadanTatvagyahShrutijatiVishardahTalagyachAprayasaneMokshmargNigachhati’
(A) Brihaddeshi
(B) Yagyavalkhya Smriti
(C) Vakyapadiya
(D) Sangeet Martand
Ans: B
33. Which Raga will be formed by making Re and Dhakomal in Raga Bhupali?
(A) Bhairavi
(B) Vibhas
(C) Todi
(D) None of the above
Ans: B
34. Which Raga is formed by making Rishabh and Dhaivat Shuddh in Multani Raga?
(A) Gurjari
(B) Madhuvanti
(C) Bihag
(D) Maru Bihag
Ans: B
35. The combination of Miya Malhar and Sarang creates
(A) Jayant Malhar
(B) Nat Malhar
(C) Miya Ki Sarang
(D) Shuddha Sarang
Ans: C
36. The Odav Raga consisting both Gandhar
(A) Jog
(B) Bhupali
(C) Deshkar
(D) Jogia
Ans: A
37. What is the frequency of Komal Gandhar?
(A) 248
(B) 258
(C) 268
(D) 288
Ans: D
38. Which of the following is the minor chord?
(A) SaGa Pa
(B) Ga Pa Ni
(C) ' Ma Dha ' Sa
(D) P Ni 'Re
Ans: D
39. Ustad Mushtak Ali Khan played sitar of how many frets?
(A) 16
(B) 18
(C) 17
(D) 19
Ans: C
40. On the Jodi string of Sitar, which swara is found on the fifth fret from Ati or Atak?
(A) Ga
(B) Ma
(C) Ga
(D) ' Ma
Ans: B
41. Which of the following Artists is not a sitar player?
(A) Mushtak Ali Khan
(B) Imdad Khan
(C) Abdul Haleem Zaffar Khan
(D) Ali Akbar Khan
Ans: D
42. Match the items of List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
i. Dhrupad 1. Dhumali
ii. Thumari 2. Punjabi
iii. Tappa 3. Deepchandi
iv. Quawali 4. Chautal
Codes:
i ii iii iv
(A) 2 1 3 4
(B) 3 2 1 4
(C) 4 3 2 1
(D) 1 3 4 2
Ans: C
43. Which category of instruments is named as Pushkar by Acharya Bharat?
(A) Ghan Vadya
(B) Sushir Vadya
(C) Avnadhha Vadya
(D) Tat Vadya
Ans: C
44. Name the famous singer of Kirana Gharana in whose name a Gurukul is opened in Karnataka State
(A) Roshanara Begum
(B) Gangubai Hangal
(C) Hirabai Barodekar
(D) Saraswatibai Rane
Ans: B
45. Find out the wrong match:
(A) Tansen Samaroha – Gwaliar
(B) Sawai Gandharv Sangeet Samaroha– Pune
(C) Dover Lane Music Conference – Goa
(D) Thygaraj Festival – Theruvaiyar
Ans: C
46. Which of the following pair of Ragas have the same Aroha?
(A) Miya Ki Malhar – Bahar
(B) Bhupal Todi – Bilaskhani Todi
(C) Miya Ki Todi – Multani
(D) Yaman Kalyan – Puriya Kalyan
Ans: B
47. Who mentioned saranachatustai for the first time?
(A) Matang
(B) Sharangdev
(C) Bharat
(D) Shriniwas
Ans: C
48. Who wrote Sangeet Sudhakar?
(A) Singh Bhopal
(B) Vidyaranya Swami
(C) Fakirulla
(D) Vasdev Shastri
Ans: A
49. Who is the author of Rag Darpan?
(A) Srikantha
(B) Damodar
(C) Fakirulla
(D) Bhavbhatta
Ans: C
50. Vimal Knat Rai Chowdhary is the author of
(A) Pranav Bharti
(B) Sangeet Samay Sar
(C) Kala Nidhi
(D) Bhartiya Sangeet Kosh
Ans: D
(A) Aabhiri
(B) Abhiruddgataa
(C) Aarshbhi
(D) Matsarikritaa
Ans: C
2. Bahadur Sen is related to which instrument?
(A) Santoor
(B) Sursingaar
(C) Sitar
(D) Surbahar
Ans: B
3. Which one of the following is frequency of Shuddh Dhaivat of Western Shuddh Swar Saptak?
(A) 480
(B) 270
(C) 405
(D) 400
Ans: D
4. Who was the founder of ‘Chakrik- Prakriya’ for measurement of ‘Swar- Samvaad’?
(A) Pt. Bhatkhande
(B) Pt. Paluskar
(C) Pt. Lalit Kishore Singh
(D) Pt. Omkarnath Thakur
Ans: C
5. Who was the inventor of “Shruti- DarpanVaadya”?
(A) Kailash Chandradev Vrihaspati
(B) S.N. Ratanjankar
(C) Nihshank Sharangdev
(D) Acharya Bharat
Ans: A
6. Which of the following is in correct order?
(A) Swaramel Kalaanidhi, Natyashastra, Vrihaddeshi, Ratnakar, Ragtatvavibodh
(B) Ragtatvavibodh, Ratnakar, Vrihaddeshi, Natyashashtra, Swarmelkalanidhi
(C) Natyashastra, Vrihaddeshi, Ratnakar, Swarmelakalanidhi Ragtatvavibodha
(D) Vrihaddeshi, Natyashastra, Ragtatvavibodh, Ratnakar, Swarmelakalanidhi
Ans: C
7. Match List – I with List – II and select correct order from the codes given below:
List – I List – II
1. Bhoomidundubhi i. Tat
2. Rudra Veena ii.Awanaddha
3. Clarionet iii. Tat
4. Israj iv. Sushir
Codes:
1 2 3 4
(A) i iv iii ii
(B) ii i iii iv
(C) ii i iv iii
(D) iv i iii ii
Ans: C
8. In which Puran the name of Kalpas are based on the notes on music?
(A) Vishnu Puran
(B) Vayu Puran
(C) Brahm Puran
(D) Narad Puran
Ans: B
9. The kakali was related to which note in Bharat age?
(A) Nishad
(B) Gandhar
(C) Shadja
(D) Panchams
Ans: A
10. The place for discussion on music is called in Upnishad as
(A) Shailal
(B) Narashansi
(C) Taragh
(D) Aastav
Ans: D
11. Music in Buddha Age was named as
(A) Gandharv
(B) Gandhabh
(C) Gaandharv
(D) Sangeet
Ans: B
12. The evening Raga based on the notes of Rag Bhairav is
(A) Ahir Bhairav
(B) Nat Bhairav
(C) Gauri
(D) Ramkali
Ans: C
13. Panini has named Orchestra (Vrindavadan) as
(A) Panigh
(B) Turya
(C) Kutap
(D) Aamnay
Ans: B
14. _________ Alankaras Sthai Varnasin Sangeet Ratanakar
(A) 5
(B) 6
(C) 7
(D) 8
Ans: C
15. The Ragas presenting two Angas is ________
(A) Aabhogi
(B) Bhairav
(C) Malkosh
(D) Kaushi Kanhara
Ans: D
16. ________ is Vrihannala in Mahabharat
(A) Bhishma
(B) Surya
(C) Bhim
(D) Arjun
Ans: D
17. How many Bharatratna for Sushir Vadya?
(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Three
(D) Four
Ans: A
18. Only one Persian Music Book available between 12th and 13thcentury is
(A) Nagmate-e-Asafi
(B) Heel Imali
(C) Mu-Arifunnagmat
(D) M-Adan-ul-Mausiki
Ans: B
19. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List – I List – II
a. Madhym gram i. Sa, Re, Antar Ga, Ma, Pa Dha, Ni
b. Shadaj gram ii. Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni
c. Kankangi iii. Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni, Sa, Re, Ga
d. Bilawal iv. Sa, Shudha Re, Shudha Ga, Shudha Ma, Pa, Shudha Dha, Shudha Ni
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii iv ii i
(B) iii i iv ii
(C) iv ii i iii
(D) iii iv i ii
Ans: B
20. The music of Lochan’s period was based on which gram?
(A) Gaandhaargram
(B) Shadaj-Madhyamgram
(C) Madhyamgram
(D) Shadajgram
Ans: D
21. Which instrument was prepared by Helmhotz for recognizing the ‘Anshikas’ of Mishra Swara?
(A) Microphone
(B) Anunaadak
(C) Naadak
(D) Galvinator
Ans: B
22. The interval of Shuddh Swara Saptak of Indian music (Hindustani) is
(A) 301 Severt
(B) 204 Severt
(C) 96.9 Severt
(D) 227.2 Severt
Ans: A
23. Identify the ‘Kalyan-Mela’ with the basis of ‘Shadaj-Interval’
(A) 16/15, 9/8 , 75/64, 16/15, 16/15, 75/64, 16/15
(B) 16/15, 75/64, 9/8, 16/15, 9/8 , 10/9 , 16/15
(C) 9/8 , 10/9 , 16/15, 9/8 , 9/8 , 10/9 , 16/15
(D) 9/8 , 10/9 , 9/8 , 16/15, 9/8 , 10/9 , 16/15
Ans: D
24. Who made the ‘Cyclic Theory’?
(A) Alain Danielov
(B) Jairaz Bhoy
(C) Kolinsky
(D) Mark Lavy
Ans: C
25. Find correct sequence:
(A) Alaap, Fast Gat, Jod, Jhala
(B) Fast Gat, Jod, Alaap, Jhala
(C) Alaap, Jod, Fast Gat, Jhala
(D) Jod, Alaap, Fast Gat, Jhala
Ans: C
26. How many strings were used in ‘Baan-Vadya of Vedic period?
(A) Seven
(B) Nine
(C) One hundred
(D) Twenty five
Ans: C
27. In which treatise thirteen characteristics of Raga have been stated?
(A) Brihaddeshi
(B) Sangeet Ratnaker
(C) Natya Shastra
(D) Sangeet Parijat
Ans: B
28. Author of ‘Raga Tarangini’
(A) Pt. Somnath
(B) Pt. Lochan
(C) Pt. Hrydaya Narayan Dev
(D) Pt. Sirinivas
Ans: B
29. Uddatswaras are associated with which Gandharva Swaras?
(A) Re, Dha
(B) Pa, Sa
(C) Ma, Ni
(D) Ni, Ga
Ans: D
30. How many Bhaktis are there in ‘Samved’?
(A) 4
(B) 6
(C) 5
(D) 7
Ans: C
31. In staff notation ‘Pa’ is situated on which line from leger line
(A) First
(B) Second
(C) Third
(D) Fourth
Ans: B
32. Following Shloka is cited from which trealise:
‘VeenavadanTatvagyahShrutijatiVishardahTalagyachAprayasaneMokshmargNigachhati’
(A) Brihaddeshi
(B) Yagyavalkhya Smriti
(C) Vakyapadiya
(D) Sangeet Martand
Ans: B
33. Which Raga will be formed by making Re and Dhakomal in Raga Bhupali?
(A) Bhairavi
(B) Vibhas
(C) Todi
(D) None of the above
Ans: B
34. Which Raga is formed by making Rishabh and Dhaivat Shuddh in Multani Raga?
(A) Gurjari
(B) Madhuvanti
(C) Bihag
(D) Maru Bihag
Ans: B
35. The combination of Miya Malhar and Sarang creates
(A) Jayant Malhar
(B) Nat Malhar
(C) Miya Ki Sarang
(D) Shuddha Sarang
Ans: C
36. The Odav Raga consisting both Gandhar
(A) Jog
(B) Bhupali
(C) Deshkar
(D) Jogia
Ans: A
37. What is the frequency of Komal Gandhar?
(A) 248
(B) 258
(C) 268
(D) 288
Ans: D
38. Which of the following is the minor chord?
(A) SaGa Pa
(B) Ga Pa Ni
(C) ' Ma Dha ' Sa
(D) P Ni 'Re
Ans: D
39. Ustad Mushtak Ali Khan played sitar of how many frets?
(A) 16
(B) 18
(C) 17
(D) 19
Ans: C
40. On the Jodi string of Sitar, which swara is found on the fifth fret from Ati or Atak?
(A) Ga
(B) Ma
(C) Ga
(D) ' Ma
Ans: B
41. Which of the following Artists is not a sitar player?
(A) Mushtak Ali Khan
(B) Imdad Khan
(C) Abdul Haleem Zaffar Khan
(D) Ali Akbar Khan
Ans: D
42. Match the items of List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
i. Dhrupad 1. Dhumali
ii. Thumari 2. Punjabi
iii. Tappa 3. Deepchandi
iv. Quawali 4. Chautal
Codes:
i ii iii iv
(A) 2 1 3 4
(B) 3 2 1 4
(C) 4 3 2 1
(D) 1 3 4 2
Ans: C
43. Which category of instruments is named as Pushkar by Acharya Bharat?
(A) Ghan Vadya
(B) Sushir Vadya
(C) Avnadhha Vadya
(D) Tat Vadya
Ans: C
44. Name the famous singer of Kirana Gharana in whose name a Gurukul is opened in Karnataka State
(A) Roshanara Begum
(B) Gangubai Hangal
(C) Hirabai Barodekar
(D) Saraswatibai Rane
Ans: B
45. Find out the wrong match:
(A) Tansen Samaroha – Gwaliar
(B) Sawai Gandharv Sangeet Samaroha– Pune
(C) Dover Lane Music Conference – Goa
(D) Thygaraj Festival – Theruvaiyar
Ans: C
46. Which of the following pair of Ragas have the same Aroha?
(A) Miya Ki Malhar – Bahar
(B) Bhupal Todi – Bilaskhani Todi
(C) Miya Ki Todi – Multani
(D) Yaman Kalyan – Puriya Kalyan
Ans: B
47. Who mentioned saranachatustai for the first time?
(A) Matang
(B) Sharangdev
(C) Bharat
(D) Shriniwas
Ans: C
48. Who wrote Sangeet Sudhakar?
(A) Singh Bhopal
(B) Vidyaranya Swami
(C) Fakirulla
(D) Vasdev Shastri
Ans: A
49. Who is the author of Rag Darpan?
(A) Srikantha
(B) Damodar
(C) Fakirulla
(D) Bhavbhatta
Ans: C
50. Vimal Knat Rai Chowdhary is the author of
(A) Pranav Bharti
(B) Sangeet Samay Sar
(C) Kala Nidhi
(D) Bhartiya Sangeet Kosh
Ans: D
51. Which of the following scholar has written annotation on Natya Shastra?
(A) Vishnu Gupta
(B) Dattilam
(C) Abhinav Gupta
(D) Beejgupt
Ans: C
52. ‘Shudha Dhaiwat’ is placed on which shruti according to the ancient musicologist?
(A) 20th
(B) 19th
(C) 17th
(D) 16th
Ans: A
53. Which musician is known as a Vaggeykar, who possesses the following qualities?
(A) Gamak and Tan
(B) Mandra and Tar
(C) Laya and Taal
(D) Dhatu and Matu
Ans: D
54. Which of the following instrument falls under the category of ‘Shushir Vadya’?
(A) Sitar
(B) Sarangi
(C) Tabla
(D) Harmonium
Ans: D
55. Which of the following Gharana is originated from Patiala Gharana?
(A) Rampur
(B) Vishnupur
(C) Banaras
(D) Shyam Chaurasi
Ans: D
56. Ashraya Raga of Todi Thata is
(A) Gurjari Todi
(B) Miyanki Todi
(C) Bilaskhani Todi
(D) Bhupal Todi
Ans: B
57. According to modern ‘Shudha’ scale, the frequency of ‘Pancham’ is
(A) 360
(B) 320
(C) 305
(D) 405
Ans: A
58. Which of the following ‘Thata-Raga’ pair is not correct?
(A) Kafi Kanda – Kafithata
(B) Abhogi Kanda – Kafithata
(C) Nayki Kanda – Kafithata
(D) Darbari Kanda – Kafithata
Ans: D
59. Swaras arranged in the order of –Tone, Semi-Tone, Tone, Tone, Semi-Tone, Tone, Tone depicts the structure of which Hindustani Thata?
(A) Kafi
(B) Todi
(C) Bhairavi
(D) Asawari
Ans: D
60. ‘Man Kutuhal’ is an important ‘Grantha’, which elucidate on which of the following musical form?
(A) Thumri
(B) Tappa
(C) Kajri
(D) Dhrupad
Ans: D
61. Rendering more than one melody at a time is known as
(A) Counter Point Harmony
(B) Syncopation
(C) Slur
(D) Staccato
Ans: A
62. Which Thata of Hindustani Music is equivalent to Kharharpriya of Karnatak Music
(A) Kafi
(B) Bhairav
(C) Todi
(D) Kalyan
Ans: A
63. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Maharana Kumbha 1. Rasa Kaumudi
b. Nanyadev 2. Sangeet Raj
c. Shri Kantha 3. Rag Tatva –Vivodh
d. Shri Nivas 4. Bharat Bhashyam
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 2 4 1 3
(B) 1 3 4 2
(C) 2 3 4 1
(D) 4 2 1 3
Ans: A
64. Who was the Guru of Pt. Ravishankar?
(A) Ustad Inayat Khan
(B) Ustad Allauddin Khan
(C) Ustad Haffiz Ali Khan
(D) Ustad Mushtaque Hussain Khan
Ans: B
65. Assertion (A): Expert musician screate beauty in the mind of listeners by adding shadow of parallel ragas while elaborating the ragas.
Reason (R): This act should be performed only when a musician has sound knowledge of the intricacies of Ragas.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong (R) is correct.
(C) (A) and (R) both are wrong.
(D) (A) and (R) both are correct.
Ans: D
66. In which Raga Pancham is omitted in Aroh by most of the musicians?
(A) Lalit
(B) Malkauns
(C) Todi
(D) Bilaskhani Todi
Ans: C
67. Which symbol is used in staff notation to write one semitone higher?
(A) Flat
(B) Sharp
(C) Natural
(D) Double sharp
Ans: B
68. Which sign of the staff notation is equal to one matra of Indian music?
(A) Breve
(B) Minim
(C) Crotchet
(D) Quaver
Ans: C
69. ‘Jafar Khani Baj’ is related to
(A) Tabla
(B) Pakhawaj
(C) Mridang
(D) Sitar
Ans: D
70. Accoridng to ancient scholars seven string and nine string veenas were known as
(A) Chitra and Vipanchi
(B) Margi and Saraswati
(C) Matt Kokila and Chitra
(D) Margi and Vipanchi
Ans: A
71. Who has named Madhyam as Avilopee Swara?
(A) Matang
(B) Bharat
(C) Sharangdev
(D) Ahobal
Ans: B
72. Echo is based on
(A) Reflection of sound
(B) Refraction of sound
(C) Diffraction of sound
(D) Interference of sound
Ans: A
73. ‘Jodi wire’ of sitar is tuned in which note?
(A) Sa
(B) ⋅Sa
(C) ⋅Sa
(D) ⋅⋅Sa
Ans: C
74. What is the distance of Gandhar from Ghurach on the 36" long wire of Veena?
(A) 30"
(B) 24"
(C) 6"
(D) 27"
Ans: A
75. Following notes blong to which Raga“⋅ Ni Re Ga, M' a Dha Ni ⋅Sa”
(A) Poorvi
(B) Puriya
(C) Basant
(D) Puriya Dhanashree
Ans: B
76. Who wrote Sangeet Raga Kalpadrum?
(A) Krishnanand Vyas
(B) Sir Sourindra Mohan Tagore
(C) Raja Pratapsingh Dev
(D) Pt. Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande
Ans: A
77. Which of the following Gram is mentioned in Dattilam?
(A) Madhyam Gram
(B) Shadaj Gram
(C) Gandhar Gram
(D) Gandharv Gram
Ans: C
78. Kaivalyakumar Gurav is associated with
(A) Delhi Gharana
(B) Jaipur Gharana
(C) Agra Gharana
(D) Kirana Gharana
Ans: D
79. Which Gharana prefers to sing in Vilambit Teental?
(A) Patiala
(B) Gwalior
(C) Jaipur
(D) Kirana
Ans: C
80. Match the following:
List – I List – II
(i) Pt. Nikhil Banerjee 1. U. Hafiz Ali Khan
(ii) U. Amjad Ali Khan 2. U. Allauddin Khan
(iii) Vidushi Kishori Amonkar 3. Pt. Birju Maharaj
(iv) Shaswati Sen 4. Vidushi Mogubai Kurdikar
Codes:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) 1 3 2 4
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 3 4 2 1
(D) 4 2 1 3
Ans: B
81. From the following find out the artist who is not a dancer?
(A) Pt. Birju Maharaj
(B) Pt. Gokulostav Maharaj
(C) Pt. Shambhu Maharaj
(D) Pt. Achhan Maharaj
Ans: B
82. Match the following:
(i) Pt. Kumar Gandharv 1. Bhavarangalaheri
(ii) Pt. Balwantrai Bhatt 2. Abhinav Geetanjali
(iii) Pt. Ramashray Jha 3. Raga-bodh
(iv) Prof. B.R. Devdhar 4. Anoop Raga Vilas
Codes:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) 2 3 4 1
(B) 3 4 2 1
(C) 4 1 2 3
(D) 4 3 2 1
Ans: C
83. Name the type of Veena which was in use in Vedic period.
(A) Bhamari
(B) Shadbhamari
(C) Vallaki
(D) Kachhapi
Ans: C
84. In Bharat Kaal there were
(A) 10 Jatis
(B) 12 Jatis
(C) 16 Jatis
(D) 18 Jatis
Ans: D
85. Find out the artist who was equally good as a Violinist and Vocalist.
(A) Pt. V.G. Jog
(B) Pt. Puttur Devdas Joshi
(C) Pt. Gajananrao Joshi
(D) Pt. Shridhar Parsekar
Ans: C
86. At present who is the Editor of “Sangeet Kala Vihar”?
(A) Smt. Sudha Patwardhan
(B) Smt. Charusheela Divekar
(C) Smt. Madhavi Nanal
(D) Dr. Sudha Patwardhan
Ans: C
87. Which one is the most consonant interval?
(A) 4: 3
(B) 3: 2
(C) 10: 9
(D) 9: 8
Ans: B
88. The main folk dance form of Assam is
(A) Bhangra
(B) Garba
(C) Ghoomar
(D) Beehu
Ans: D
89. The length of Rishabha on the 36″ length wire of Veena
(A) 27″
(B) 20″
(C) 32″
(D) 30″
Ans: C
90. Ustad Rashid Khan is associated with
(A) Patiala Gharana
(B) Rampur Sahaswan Gharana
(C) Delhi Gharana
(D) Kirana Gharana
Ans: B
91. Lavani is the folk dance of
(A) Bihar
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Maharashtra
Ans: D
92. Where was the first Music Seminar organised?
(A) Gwalior
(B) Varanasi
(C) Allahabad
(D) Baroda
Ans: D
93. Recognise the following swara combinations: ‘ Ni Re Ga Ma Ma Ma Ga’
(A) Basant
(B) Kamod
(C) Lalit
(D) Maru Bihag
Ans: C
94. Recognise the following swara combinations: ‘Dha Ni Pa Ma Pa, Ga Ma Re Sa’
(A) Shahana
(B) Mian Malhar
(C) Nayaki Kanhra
(D) Adana
Ans: D
95. In which Raga both Re, Ga, Dha, Ni is used?
(A) Basant Bahar
(B) Bahar
(C) Bageshri B har
(D) None of the above
Ans: A
96. Correct order of writing foot note is
(A) Book, Author’s name, Page number
(B) Author’s name, Book, Page no.
(C) Page no., Author’s name, Book
(D) None of the above
Ans: B
97. Which of the following Ragas do not belong to ‘Khamaj Thata’?
(A) Jhinjhoti
(B) Rageshwari
(C) Tilang
(D) Bihag
Ans: D
98. In which Raga both the Nishads are not used?
(A) Nat Bihag
(B) Mian Ki Sarang
(C) Shudh Sarang
(D) Mian Malhar
Ans: C
99. Which of the following Ragas do not belong to Audav – Audav Jati?
(A) Bhupal Todi
(B) Chandra Kauns
(C) Sur Malhar
(D) Durga
Ans: C
100. Which of the following pair of Ragas have the same Swaras but different that’s?
(A) Miya ki Todi - Multani
(B) Bhoop - Deshkar
(C) Shree – Puriya Dhanashree
(D) Madhmad Sarang – Megh Malhar
Ans: B
(A) Vishnu Gupta
(B) Dattilam
(C) Abhinav Gupta
(D) Beejgupt
Ans: C
52. ‘Shudha Dhaiwat’ is placed on which shruti according to the ancient musicologist?
(A) 20th
(B) 19th
(C) 17th
(D) 16th
Ans: A
53. Which musician is known as a Vaggeykar, who possesses the following qualities?
(A) Gamak and Tan
(B) Mandra and Tar
(C) Laya and Taal
(D) Dhatu and Matu
Ans: D
54. Which of the following instrument falls under the category of ‘Shushir Vadya’?
(A) Sitar
(B) Sarangi
(C) Tabla
(D) Harmonium
Ans: D
55. Which of the following Gharana is originated from Patiala Gharana?
(A) Rampur
(B) Vishnupur
(C) Banaras
(D) Shyam Chaurasi
Ans: D
56. Ashraya Raga of Todi Thata is
(A) Gurjari Todi
(B) Miyanki Todi
(C) Bilaskhani Todi
(D) Bhupal Todi
Ans: B
57. According to modern ‘Shudha’ scale, the frequency of ‘Pancham’ is
(A) 360
(B) 320
(C) 305
(D) 405
Ans: A
58. Which of the following ‘Thata-Raga’ pair is not correct?
(A) Kafi Kanda – Kafithata
(B) Abhogi Kanda – Kafithata
(C) Nayki Kanda – Kafithata
(D) Darbari Kanda – Kafithata
Ans: D
59. Swaras arranged in the order of –Tone, Semi-Tone, Tone, Tone, Semi-Tone, Tone, Tone depicts the structure of which Hindustani Thata?
(A) Kafi
(B) Todi
(C) Bhairavi
(D) Asawari
Ans: D
60. ‘Man Kutuhal’ is an important ‘Grantha’, which elucidate on which of the following musical form?
(A) Thumri
(B) Tappa
(C) Kajri
(D) Dhrupad
Ans: D
61. Rendering more than one melody at a time is known as
(A) Counter Point Harmony
(B) Syncopation
(C) Slur
(D) Staccato
Ans: A
62. Which Thata of Hindustani Music is equivalent to Kharharpriya of Karnatak Music
(A) Kafi
(B) Bhairav
(C) Todi
(D) Kalyan
Ans: A
63. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Maharana Kumbha 1. Rasa Kaumudi
b. Nanyadev 2. Sangeet Raj
c. Shri Kantha 3. Rag Tatva –Vivodh
d. Shri Nivas 4. Bharat Bhashyam
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 2 4 1 3
(B) 1 3 4 2
(C) 2 3 4 1
(D) 4 2 1 3
Ans: A
64. Who was the Guru of Pt. Ravishankar?
(A) Ustad Inayat Khan
(B) Ustad Allauddin Khan
(C) Ustad Haffiz Ali Khan
(D) Ustad Mushtaque Hussain Khan
Ans: B
65. Assertion (A): Expert musician screate beauty in the mind of listeners by adding shadow of parallel ragas while elaborating the ragas.
Reason (R): This act should be performed only when a musician has sound knowledge of the intricacies of Ragas.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong (R) is correct.
(C) (A) and (R) both are wrong.
(D) (A) and (R) both are correct.
Ans: D
66. In which Raga Pancham is omitted in Aroh by most of the musicians?
(A) Lalit
(B) Malkauns
(C) Todi
(D) Bilaskhani Todi
Ans: C
67. Which symbol is used in staff notation to write one semitone higher?
(A) Flat
(B) Sharp
(C) Natural
(D) Double sharp
Ans: B
68. Which sign of the staff notation is equal to one matra of Indian music?
(A) Breve
(B) Minim
(C) Crotchet
(D) Quaver
Ans: C
69. ‘Jafar Khani Baj’ is related to
(A) Tabla
(B) Pakhawaj
(C) Mridang
(D) Sitar
Ans: D
70. Accoridng to ancient scholars seven string and nine string veenas were known as
(A) Chitra and Vipanchi
(B) Margi and Saraswati
(C) Matt Kokila and Chitra
(D) Margi and Vipanchi
Ans: A
71. Who has named Madhyam as Avilopee Swara?
(A) Matang
(B) Bharat
(C) Sharangdev
(D) Ahobal
Ans: B
72. Echo is based on
(A) Reflection of sound
(B) Refraction of sound
(C) Diffraction of sound
(D) Interference of sound
Ans: A
73. ‘Jodi wire’ of sitar is tuned in which note?
(A) Sa
(B) ⋅Sa
(C) ⋅Sa
(D) ⋅⋅Sa
Ans: C
74. What is the distance of Gandhar from Ghurach on the 36" long wire of Veena?
(A) 30"
(B) 24"
(C) 6"
(D) 27"
Ans: A
75. Following notes blong to which Raga“⋅ Ni Re Ga, M' a Dha Ni ⋅Sa”
(A) Poorvi
(B) Puriya
(C) Basant
(D) Puriya Dhanashree
Ans: B
76. Who wrote Sangeet Raga Kalpadrum?
(A) Krishnanand Vyas
(B) Sir Sourindra Mohan Tagore
(C) Raja Pratapsingh Dev
(D) Pt. Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande
Ans: A
77. Which of the following Gram is mentioned in Dattilam?
(A) Madhyam Gram
(B) Shadaj Gram
(C) Gandhar Gram
(D) Gandharv Gram
Ans: C
78. Kaivalyakumar Gurav is associated with
(A) Delhi Gharana
(B) Jaipur Gharana
(C) Agra Gharana
(D) Kirana Gharana
Ans: D
79. Which Gharana prefers to sing in Vilambit Teental?
(A) Patiala
(B) Gwalior
(C) Jaipur
(D) Kirana
Ans: C
80. Match the following:
List – I List – II
(i) Pt. Nikhil Banerjee 1. U. Hafiz Ali Khan
(ii) U. Amjad Ali Khan 2. U. Allauddin Khan
(iii) Vidushi Kishori Amonkar 3. Pt. Birju Maharaj
(iv) Shaswati Sen 4. Vidushi Mogubai Kurdikar
Codes:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) 1 3 2 4
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 3 4 2 1
(D) 4 2 1 3
Ans: B
81. From the following find out the artist who is not a dancer?
(A) Pt. Birju Maharaj
(B) Pt. Gokulostav Maharaj
(C) Pt. Shambhu Maharaj
(D) Pt. Achhan Maharaj
Ans: B
82. Match the following:
(i) Pt. Kumar Gandharv 1. Bhavarangalaheri
(ii) Pt. Balwantrai Bhatt 2. Abhinav Geetanjali
(iii) Pt. Ramashray Jha 3. Raga-bodh
(iv) Prof. B.R. Devdhar 4. Anoop Raga Vilas
Codes:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) 2 3 4 1
(B) 3 4 2 1
(C) 4 1 2 3
(D) 4 3 2 1
Ans: C
83. Name the type of Veena which was in use in Vedic period.
(A) Bhamari
(B) Shadbhamari
(C) Vallaki
(D) Kachhapi
Ans: C
84. In Bharat Kaal there were
(A) 10 Jatis
(B) 12 Jatis
(C) 16 Jatis
(D) 18 Jatis
Ans: D
85. Find out the artist who was equally good as a Violinist and Vocalist.
(A) Pt. V.G. Jog
(B) Pt. Puttur Devdas Joshi
(C) Pt. Gajananrao Joshi
(D) Pt. Shridhar Parsekar
Ans: C
86. At present who is the Editor of “Sangeet Kala Vihar”?
(A) Smt. Sudha Patwardhan
(B) Smt. Charusheela Divekar
(C) Smt. Madhavi Nanal
(D) Dr. Sudha Patwardhan
Ans: C
87. Which one is the most consonant interval?
(A) 4: 3
(B) 3: 2
(C) 10: 9
(D) 9: 8
Ans: B
88. The main folk dance form of Assam is
(A) Bhangra
(B) Garba
(C) Ghoomar
(D) Beehu
Ans: D
89. The length of Rishabha on the 36″ length wire of Veena
(A) 27″
(B) 20″
(C) 32″
(D) 30″
Ans: C
90. Ustad Rashid Khan is associated with
(A) Patiala Gharana
(B) Rampur Sahaswan Gharana
(C) Delhi Gharana
(D) Kirana Gharana
Ans: B
91. Lavani is the folk dance of
(A) Bihar
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Maharashtra
Ans: D
92. Where was the first Music Seminar organised?
(A) Gwalior
(B) Varanasi
(C) Allahabad
(D) Baroda
Ans: D
93. Recognise the following swara combinations: ‘ Ni Re Ga Ma Ma Ma Ga’
(A) Basant
(B) Kamod
(C) Lalit
(D) Maru Bihag
Ans: C
94. Recognise the following swara combinations: ‘Dha Ni Pa Ma Pa, Ga Ma Re Sa’
(A) Shahana
(B) Mian Malhar
(C) Nayaki Kanhra
(D) Adana
Ans: D
95. In which Raga both Re, Ga, Dha, Ni is used?
(A) Basant Bahar
(B) Bahar
(C) Bageshri B har
(D) None of the above
Ans: A
96. Correct order of writing foot note is
(A) Book, Author’s name, Page number
(B) Author’s name, Book, Page no.
(C) Page no., Author’s name, Book
(D) None of the above
Ans: B
97. Which of the following Ragas do not belong to ‘Khamaj Thata’?
(A) Jhinjhoti
(B) Rageshwari
(C) Tilang
(D) Bihag
Ans: D
98. In which Raga both the Nishads are not used?
(A) Nat Bihag
(B) Mian Ki Sarang
(C) Shudh Sarang
(D) Mian Malhar
Ans: C
99. Which of the following Ragas do not belong to Audav – Audav Jati?
(A) Bhupal Todi
(B) Chandra Kauns
(C) Sur Malhar
(D) Durga
Ans: C
100. Which of the following pair of Ragas have the same Swaras but different that’s?
(A) Miya ki Todi - Multani
(B) Bhoop - Deshkar
(C) Shree – Puriya Dhanashree
(D) Madhmad Sarang – Megh Malhar
Ans: B