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Hindustani Music (Vocal or Instrumental)- MCQs
1. Theory of imitation mentioned by :
(a) Croce (b) Aristotle (C) Socratis (d) Pleto
Codes :
(1) (a) and (b) are correct (2) (b) and (C) are correct
(3) (b) and (d) are correct (4) (c) and (d) are correct
Ans: 3
2. In which Anga the name of Nayak were mentioned in a Prabandha ?
(1) Pada (2) Tenaka (3) Tala (4) Birud
Ans: 4
3. The Tikakars of Sangit Ratnakar are :
(a) Singha Bhupal (b) Somnath
(c) Kallinath (d) Raghunath Nayak
Codes :
(1) (a) and (b) are correct (2) (b) and (c) are correct
(3) (a) and (c) are correct (4) (c) and (d) are correct
Ans: 3
4. If Sa = 240 frequency. What will be the frequency of Ma ?
(1) 360 (2) 320 (3) 405 (4) None of the above
Ans: 2
5. Write Chronologically the ratio of shruties :
(1) 10/9 (b) 16/15 (c) 9/8 (d) 3/2
Codes :
(1) (b), (c), (d), (a)
(2) (c), (b), (d), (a)
(3) (a), (b), (d), (c)
(4) (b), (a), (c), (d)
Ans: 4
6. Sequencing :
(1) Kavir, Nanak, Tulsidas, Surdas (2) Nanak, Kavir, Tulsidas, Surdas
(3) Tulsidas, Surdas, Kavir, Nanak (4) Nanak, Kavir, Surdas, Tulsidas
Ans: 1
7. Choose the correct lyricist for these songs ;
(a) Om Jay Jagadish Hare (i) Narsinh Mehta
(b) Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye (ii) Pt. Shardha Ram
(c) Payoji Maine Ram Ratan (iii) Tulsidhas
(d) Thumaka Chalata Ramachandra (iv) Meerabhai
Codes
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(2) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(3) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(4) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
Ans: 3
8. Match the following :
(a) Hindustani Sangeet Paddhati (i) Mohammed Mustafa Khan
(b) Nagrnate - Asafi (ii) Laxmi Narayan Garg
(c) Hamare Sangeet Ratna (iii) Bhatkhande
(d) Hindu - Urdu - Shabdakosh (iv) Mohammed Raja
Codes
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
(2) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(3) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(4) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
Ans: 4
9. Match the following :
(a) Manasollas (b) Raga Tarangini (c) Sangeet Raj (d) Bharat Bhasyam
(i) Maharana Kumbha (ii) Nanya Dev (iii) Lochan (iv) Someswara
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (iii) (iii) (ii) (i)
(2) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(3) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(4) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
Ans: 2
10. Match the following :
(a) Saraswati Veena (b) Rabanhata (C) Ram—Khartal (d) Pena
(i) Orissa (ii) South India (iii) Manipur (iv) Rajasthan
Codes (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
(2) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
(3) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(4) (ii) (i) (iv) (ii)
Ans: 3
11. Match the following :
(a) Domna (b) Kambal (c) Saoni (d) Abhang
(i) Desi Sangeet (ii) Primitive Song (iii) Marga Gita (iv) Folk song
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(2) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(3) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(4) (i) (iii) iv) (ii)
Ans: 2
12. Match the following :
(a) Dhrupad (i) Dhruva
(b) Thumri (ii) Sanchari
(c) Prabandha (iii) Abhog
(d) Rabindra Sangeet (iv) Antara
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(2) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(3) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(4) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
Ans: 2
13. Match the following:
(a) Maijuddin (i) Khayal
(b) Kali Mirja (ii) Thumri
(c) Pagla Das (iii) Tappa
(d) Kale Khan (iv) Pakhawaz
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(2) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(3) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(4) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
Ans: 1
14. Variation of theka of a percussion instrument is called :
(1) Chakradara (2) Pharasbandi (3) Peshkara (4) Phirat
Ans: 3
15. How many parts are there in ’Alap’ ?
1) 10 2) 11 (3) 12 (4) 13
Ans: 3
16. Match the following :
(a) Tenth Talprana i) Alapti
(b) Ka Ca Ta Ta Pa ii) Pure training
(c) Khas-ul-Khas iii) Prastar
(d) Rupak Bhanjani iv) One Laghu
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(2) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
(3) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(4) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
Ans: 4
17. Hymnodist is someone who :
(1) Writes hymns (2) Studies hymns
(3) Composes hymns (4) Collects hymns
Ans: 1
18. Transposing Instrument connotes :
(1) A musical instrument in which the sound is produced by striking
(2) A keyboard device
(3) A musical instrument in which sound is produced by a current of air
(4) None of these
Ans: 4
19. Assertion (A) : Bichitra Beena is also known as Batta Beena
Reasoning (R) : Because one Batta is used to play this instrument
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false
(3) (A) is correct but (R) is false
(4) (R) is correct but (A) is false
Ans: 1
20. Assertion (A) : Music plays a Vital role in making the world a happy home of peace.
Reasoning (R) : Music has the power of meditation.
Codes : (1) Both (A) and (R) are correct (2) Both (A) and (R) are false
(3) (A) is correct but (R) is false (4) (R) is correct but (A) is false
Ans: 1
21. Assertion (A) : Raga Bhupali belongs to Kalyan Thata.
Reasoning (R) : Because in Bhupali no Vikrita swaras are used.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false
(3) (A) is correct but (R) is not the correct explanation
(4) (R) is correct but (A) is wrong
Ans: 3
22. Assertion (A) : ’Akhtar Piya’ was the surname of Nabab Wajed Ali Shah.
Reasoning (R) : Because Begam Akhtar was his disciple.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct (2) Both (A) and (R) are false
(3) (A) is correct but (R) is false (4) (R) is correct but (A) is false
Ans: 3
23. Match the following :
(a) Dhrupad (i) Amir Khan
(b) Khayal (ii) Begam Akhtar
(c) Thumri (iii) Aminuddin Khan Dagar
(d) Gajal (iv) Purnima Choudhury
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(2) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(3) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(4) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
Ans: 2
24. A special method of ’Alap’ in the ancient time is known as :
(1) Swarsthan (2) Sargam (3) Ragmala (4) Sadra
Ans: 1
25. Which of following instrument has frets ?
(1) Sarangi (2) Esraj (3) Sarod (4) Rabab
Ans: 2
26. Who was the elder brother in the Tagore family ?
(1) Rabindranath Tagore (2) Satyendranath Tagore
(3) Heinendranath Tagore (4) Dwijendranath Tagore
Ans: 4
27. Prayag Sangit Samiti is situated at :
(1) Lucknow (2) Delhi (3) Kolkata (4) Allahabad
Ans: 4
28. Who is the learned musician in the field of Indian classical music ?
(1) Hariprasad Chourasia (2) Abdul Karim Khan
(3) MR. Goutam (4) Shib Kumar Sharma
Ans: 3
29. Find the odd one out :
(1) Dhamar (2) Jhumra (3) Ada Choutal (4) Choutal
Ans: 4
30. ’Daraspiya’ is related to :
(1) Thumri (2) Khayal (3) Gazal (4) Tappa
Ans: 2
31. Sequencing :
1) Mohan veena, Sarod, Mattakokila veena, Rabab
2) Rabab, Sarod, Mattakokila veena, Mohan veena
3) Mattakokila veena, Rabab, Sarod, Mohan veena
Sarod, Mattakokila veena, Rabab, Mohan veena
Ans: 3
32. Write the correct sequence :
(1) Sangeet Parijat, Sangeet Ratnakar, Sangeet Chinta, Sangitopanishad Saroddhar
(2) Sangeet Ratnakar, Sangitopanishad Saroddhar, Sangeet Parijat, Sangeet Chinta
(3) Sangeet Chinta, Sangeet Parijat, Sangeet Ratnakar, Sangitopanishad Saroddhar
(4) Sangitopanishad Saroddhar, Sangeet Ratnakar, Sangeet Parijat, Sangeet Chinta
Ans: 2
33. Who is the Khayal singer of the following ?
(1) Begum Akhtar
(2) Nikhil Banerjee
(3) Nasir Ahmed Khan
(4) Zahoor Ahmed Khan
Ans: 3
34. In N. S, D. N––. GR phrase, if you consider the S as P and repeat the same phrase which raga will be revealed ?
(1) Hamir
(2) Chhayanat
(3) Kamod
(4) Kedar
Ans: 1
35. Which swara of Karnatak Music is equal to Shuddha Gandhar of Hindustani music ?
(1) Sadharan Gandhar
(2) Chaturshruti Rishabh
(3) Trishruti Rishabh
(4) Antar Gandhar
Ans: 4
36. Difference in Anibaddha and Nibaddha is because of
(1) Gamak
(2) Taal
(3) Meend
(4) Sthaya
Ans: 2
37. Name of the commentary on Sangeet Ratnakar in ‘Braj-Bhasha’ is :
(1) Setu
(2) Rasikpriya
(3) Hetu
(4) Sangeet Sudhakar
Ans: 1
38. Total number of texts written by Bhavbhatta are
(1) Four
(2) Five
(3) Three
(4) Nine
Ans: 3
39. Which note is changed in Raga Bhimpalasi to obtain Raga Patdeep ?
(1) Rishabh
(2) Gandhar
(3) Nishad
(4) Dhaiwat
Ans: 3
40. ‘Parivadini’ is the variety of :
(1) Tatta
(2) Avnadh
(3) Sushir
(4) Ghana
Ans: 1
41. What is ‘Chatushkal’ ?
(1) High speed
(2) Slow speed
(3) Gamak variety
(4) Taan variety
Ans: 2
42. Choose the correct code :
Assertion (A) : Miyan Malhar, Bahar and Basant are seasonal Ragas.
Reason (R) : Seasonal Ragas can be performed anytime during the respective seson.
Codes :
(1) (A) is true and (R) is false
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false
(3) (A) is false and (R) is true
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true
Ans: 4
43. ‘Kalopanta’ is a Murcchana of :
(1) Madhyam Grama
(2) Desi Grama
(3) Pancham Grama
(4) Margi Grama
Ans: 1
44. Choose the odd group :
(1) Todi – Multani
(2) Darbari – Adana
(3) Bhupali – Deshkar
(4) Shuddha Kalyan – Shuddha Sarang
Ans: 4
45. ‘Jatra’ belongs to which State ?
(1) Punjab
(2) Rajasthan
(3) Bengal
(4) Kerala
Ans: 3
46. Choose the correct chronological order of texts :
(1) Sangeet Raj, Sangeet Suddhakar, Anup Sangeet Vilas
(2) Anup Sangeet Vilas, Sangeet Raj, Sangeet Suddhakar
(3) Sangeet Suddhakar, Sangeet Raj, Anup Sangeet Vilas
(4) Sangeet Raj, Anup Sangeet Vilas, Sangeet Suddhakar
Ans: 3
47. Ustad Natthan Khan belonged to which Gharana ?
(1) Patiala
(2) Agra
(3) Jaipur
(4) Delhi
Ans: 2
48. ‘R G R S’ belongs to which Ang ?
(1) Todi
(2) Kalyan
(3) Purvi
(4) Kafi
Ans: 1
49. Match the following and choose the correct code :
List – I List – II
a. Ali Akbar Khan i. Violon
b. Kishan Maharaj ii. Sitar
c. Vilayat Khan iii. Sarod
d. V.G. Jog iv. Tabla
Codes :
a b c d
(1) i iii iv ii
(2) iv ii i iii
(3) ii i iii iv
(4) iii iv ii i
Ans: 4
50. Which Raga does not belongs to Khamaj Thata ?
(1) Jhinjhoti
(2) Pilu
(3) Tilang
(4) Tilak Kamod
Ans: 2
(a) Croce (b) Aristotle (C) Socratis (d) Pleto
Codes :
(1) (a) and (b) are correct (2) (b) and (C) are correct
(3) (b) and (d) are correct (4) (c) and (d) are correct
Ans: 3
2. In which Anga the name of Nayak were mentioned in a Prabandha ?
(1) Pada (2) Tenaka (3) Tala (4) Birud
Ans: 4
3. The Tikakars of Sangit Ratnakar are :
(a) Singha Bhupal (b) Somnath
(c) Kallinath (d) Raghunath Nayak
Codes :
(1) (a) and (b) are correct (2) (b) and (c) are correct
(3) (a) and (c) are correct (4) (c) and (d) are correct
Ans: 3
4. If Sa = 240 frequency. What will be the frequency of Ma ?
(1) 360 (2) 320 (3) 405 (4) None of the above
Ans: 2
5. Write Chronologically the ratio of shruties :
(1) 10/9 (b) 16/15 (c) 9/8 (d) 3/2
Codes :
(1) (b), (c), (d), (a)
(2) (c), (b), (d), (a)
(3) (a), (b), (d), (c)
(4) (b), (a), (c), (d)
Ans: 4
6. Sequencing :
(1) Kavir, Nanak, Tulsidas, Surdas (2) Nanak, Kavir, Tulsidas, Surdas
(3) Tulsidas, Surdas, Kavir, Nanak (4) Nanak, Kavir, Surdas, Tulsidas
Ans: 1
7. Choose the correct lyricist for these songs ;
(a) Om Jay Jagadish Hare (i) Narsinh Mehta
(b) Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye (ii) Pt. Shardha Ram
(c) Payoji Maine Ram Ratan (iii) Tulsidhas
(d) Thumaka Chalata Ramachandra (iv) Meerabhai
Codes
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(2) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(3) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(4) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
Ans: 3
8. Match the following :
(a) Hindustani Sangeet Paddhati (i) Mohammed Mustafa Khan
(b) Nagrnate - Asafi (ii) Laxmi Narayan Garg
(c) Hamare Sangeet Ratna (iii) Bhatkhande
(d) Hindu - Urdu - Shabdakosh (iv) Mohammed Raja
Codes
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
(2) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(3) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(4) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
Ans: 4
9. Match the following :
(a) Manasollas (b) Raga Tarangini (c) Sangeet Raj (d) Bharat Bhasyam
(i) Maharana Kumbha (ii) Nanya Dev (iii) Lochan (iv) Someswara
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (iii) (iii) (ii) (i)
(2) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(3) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(4) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
Ans: 2
10. Match the following :
(a) Saraswati Veena (b) Rabanhata (C) Ram—Khartal (d) Pena
(i) Orissa (ii) South India (iii) Manipur (iv) Rajasthan
Codes (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
(2) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
(3) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(4) (ii) (i) (iv) (ii)
Ans: 3
11. Match the following :
(a) Domna (b) Kambal (c) Saoni (d) Abhang
(i) Desi Sangeet (ii) Primitive Song (iii) Marga Gita (iv) Folk song
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(2) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(3) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(4) (i) (iii) iv) (ii)
Ans: 2
12. Match the following :
(a) Dhrupad (i) Dhruva
(b) Thumri (ii) Sanchari
(c) Prabandha (iii) Abhog
(d) Rabindra Sangeet (iv) Antara
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(2) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(3) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(4) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
Ans: 2
13. Match the following:
(a) Maijuddin (i) Khayal
(b) Kali Mirja (ii) Thumri
(c) Pagla Das (iii) Tappa
(d) Kale Khan (iv) Pakhawaz
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(2) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(3) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(4) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
Ans: 1
14. Variation of theka of a percussion instrument is called :
(1) Chakradara (2) Pharasbandi (3) Peshkara (4) Phirat
Ans: 3
15. How many parts are there in ’Alap’ ?
1) 10 2) 11 (3) 12 (4) 13
Ans: 3
16. Match the following :
(a) Tenth Talprana i) Alapti
(b) Ka Ca Ta Ta Pa ii) Pure training
(c) Khas-ul-Khas iii) Prastar
(d) Rupak Bhanjani iv) One Laghu
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(2) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
(3) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(4) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
Ans: 4
17. Hymnodist is someone who :
(1) Writes hymns (2) Studies hymns
(3) Composes hymns (4) Collects hymns
Ans: 1
18. Transposing Instrument connotes :
(1) A musical instrument in which the sound is produced by striking
(2) A keyboard device
(3) A musical instrument in which sound is produced by a current of air
(4) None of these
Ans: 4
19. Assertion (A) : Bichitra Beena is also known as Batta Beena
Reasoning (R) : Because one Batta is used to play this instrument
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false
(3) (A) is correct but (R) is false
(4) (R) is correct but (A) is false
Ans: 1
20. Assertion (A) : Music plays a Vital role in making the world a happy home of peace.
Reasoning (R) : Music has the power of meditation.
Codes : (1) Both (A) and (R) are correct (2) Both (A) and (R) are false
(3) (A) is correct but (R) is false (4) (R) is correct but (A) is false
Ans: 1
21. Assertion (A) : Raga Bhupali belongs to Kalyan Thata.
Reasoning (R) : Because in Bhupali no Vikrita swaras are used.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false
(3) (A) is correct but (R) is not the correct explanation
(4) (R) is correct but (A) is wrong
Ans: 3
22. Assertion (A) : ’Akhtar Piya’ was the surname of Nabab Wajed Ali Shah.
Reasoning (R) : Because Begam Akhtar was his disciple.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct (2) Both (A) and (R) are false
(3) (A) is correct but (R) is false (4) (R) is correct but (A) is false
Ans: 3
23. Match the following :
(a) Dhrupad (i) Amir Khan
(b) Khayal (ii) Begam Akhtar
(c) Thumri (iii) Aminuddin Khan Dagar
(d) Gajal (iv) Purnima Choudhury
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(2) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(3) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(4) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
Ans: 2
24. A special method of ’Alap’ in the ancient time is known as :
(1) Swarsthan (2) Sargam (3) Ragmala (4) Sadra
Ans: 1
25. Which of following instrument has frets ?
(1) Sarangi (2) Esraj (3) Sarod (4) Rabab
Ans: 2
26. Who was the elder brother in the Tagore family ?
(1) Rabindranath Tagore (2) Satyendranath Tagore
(3) Heinendranath Tagore (4) Dwijendranath Tagore
Ans: 4
27. Prayag Sangit Samiti is situated at :
(1) Lucknow (2) Delhi (3) Kolkata (4) Allahabad
Ans: 4
28. Who is the learned musician in the field of Indian classical music ?
(1) Hariprasad Chourasia (2) Abdul Karim Khan
(3) MR. Goutam (4) Shib Kumar Sharma
Ans: 3
29. Find the odd one out :
(1) Dhamar (2) Jhumra (3) Ada Choutal (4) Choutal
Ans: 4
30. ’Daraspiya’ is related to :
(1) Thumri (2) Khayal (3) Gazal (4) Tappa
Ans: 2
31. Sequencing :
1) Mohan veena, Sarod, Mattakokila veena, Rabab
2) Rabab, Sarod, Mattakokila veena, Mohan veena
3) Mattakokila veena, Rabab, Sarod, Mohan veena
Sarod, Mattakokila veena, Rabab, Mohan veena
Ans: 3
32. Write the correct sequence :
(1) Sangeet Parijat, Sangeet Ratnakar, Sangeet Chinta, Sangitopanishad Saroddhar
(2) Sangeet Ratnakar, Sangitopanishad Saroddhar, Sangeet Parijat, Sangeet Chinta
(3) Sangeet Chinta, Sangeet Parijat, Sangeet Ratnakar, Sangitopanishad Saroddhar
(4) Sangitopanishad Saroddhar, Sangeet Ratnakar, Sangeet Parijat, Sangeet Chinta
Ans: 2
33. Who is the Khayal singer of the following ?
(1) Begum Akhtar
(2) Nikhil Banerjee
(3) Nasir Ahmed Khan
(4) Zahoor Ahmed Khan
Ans: 3
34. In N. S, D. N––. GR phrase, if you consider the S as P and repeat the same phrase which raga will be revealed ?
(1) Hamir
(2) Chhayanat
(3) Kamod
(4) Kedar
Ans: 1
35. Which swara of Karnatak Music is equal to Shuddha Gandhar of Hindustani music ?
(1) Sadharan Gandhar
(2) Chaturshruti Rishabh
(3) Trishruti Rishabh
(4) Antar Gandhar
Ans: 4
36. Difference in Anibaddha and Nibaddha is because of
(1) Gamak
(2) Taal
(3) Meend
(4) Sthaya
Ans: 2
37. Name of the commentary on Sangeet Ratnakar in ‘Braj-Bhasha’ is :
(1) Setu
(2) Rasikpriya
(3) Hetu
(4) Sangeet Sudhakar
Ans: 1
38. Total number of texts written by Bhavbhatta are
(1) Four
(2) Five
(3) Three
(4) Nine
Ans: 3
39. Which note is changed in Raga Bhimpalasi to obtain Raga Patdeep ?
(1) Rishabh
(2) Gandhar
(3) Nishad
(4) Dhaiwat
Ans: 3
40. ‘Parivadini’ is the variety of :
(1) Tatta
(2) Avnadh
(3) Sushir
(4) Ghana
Ans: 1
41. What is ‘Chatushkal’ ?
(1) High speed
(2) Slow speed
(3) Gamak variety
(4) Taan variety
Ans: 2
42. Choose the correct code :
Assertion (A) : Miyan Malhar, Bahar and Basant are seasonal Ragas.
Reason (R) : Seasonal Ragas can be performed anytime during the respective seson.
Codes :
(1) (A) is true and (R) is false
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false
(3) (A) is false and (R) is true
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true
Ans: 4
43. ‘Kalopanta’ is a Murcchana of :
(1) Madhyam Grama
(2) Desi Grama
(3) Pancham Grama
(4) Margi Grama
Ans: 1
44. Choose the odd group :
(1) Todi – Multani
(2) Darbari – Adana
(3) Bhupali – Deshkar
(4) Shuddha Kalyan – Shuddha Sarang
Ans: 4
45. ‘Jatra’ belongs to which State ?
(1) Punjab
(2) Rajasthan
(3) Bengal
(4) Kerala
Ans: 3
46. Choose the correct chronological order of texts :
(1) Sangeet Raj, Sangeet Suddhakar, Anup Sangeet Vilas
(2) Anup Sangeet Vilas, Sangeet Raj, Sangeet Suddhakar
(3) Sangeet Suddhakar, Sangeet Raj, Anup Sangeet Vilas
(4) Sangeet Raj, Anup Sangeet Vilas, Sangeet Suddhakar
Ans: 3
47. Ustad Natthan Khan belonged to which Gharana ?
(1) Patiala
(2) Agra
(3) Jaipur
(4) Delhi
Ans: 2
48. ‘R G R S’ belongs to which Ang ?
(1) Todi
(2) Kalyan
(3) Purvi
(4) Kafi
Ans: 1
49. Match the following and choose the correct code :
List – I List – II
a. Ali Akbar Khan i. Violon
b. Kishan Maharaj ii. Sitar
c. Vilayat Khan iii. Sarod
d. V.G. Jog iv. Tabla
Codes :
a b c d
(1) i iii iv ii
(2) iv ii i iii
(3) ii i iii iv
(4) iii iv ii i
Ans: 4
50. Which Raga does not belongs to Khamaj Thata ?
(1) Jhinjhoti
(2) Pilu
(3) Tilang
(4) Tilak Kamod
Ans: 2
51. In which form of the following, ‘Dhruva-Giti’ was used ?
(1) Jati Gayan
(2) Brinda Vadan
(3) Prabandha
(4) Nātyā
Ans: 4
52. Match the following :
List – I List – II
a. Purvi i. Gamanashrama
b. Marwa ii. Harikambhoji
c. Asawari iii. Kamavardhini
d. Khamaj iv. Nata Bhairavi
Codes :
a b c d
(1) iii i iv ii
(2) i iii ii iv
(3) ii iv iii i
(4) iv ii i iii
Ans: 1
53. Pt. Omkarnath Thakur belongs to which Gharana ?
(1) Delhi
(2) Jaipur
(3) Gwalior
(4) Agra
Ans: 3
54. Which musician of the following received the title ‘Aftab-e-Mousiqi’ ?
(1) Bade Gulam Ali Khan
(2) Faiyaz Khan
(3) V layat Hussain Khan
(4) Amir Khan
Ans: 2
55. Who is the author of ‘Anup Sangeet Ratnakar’ ?
(1) Lochan
(2) Somnath
(3) Someshwar
(4) Bhava Bhatta
Ans: 4
56. Which of the following group is not correctly matched ?
(1) Manji Khan – Bhurji Khan
(2) Allabande – Jakiruddin
(3) Rajan Misra – Sajan Misra
(4) Abdul Karim – Abdul Wahid
Ans: 4
57. Choose the correct code :
Assertion (A) : Imdad Khani Gharana is also known as Etawa Gharana.
Reason (R) : ‘Etawa’ of Uttar Pradesh was the residence of Imdad Khan and his family.
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: 1
58. Following phrases belongs to which raga ?
R G M G R S D P G, R G P M G
(1) Shuddha Bilawal
(2) Sarparda Bilawal
(3) Nat Bilawal
(4) Devgiri Bilawal
Ans: 4
59. ‘Chikari’ is the name of :
(1) Geeti
(2) Tala
(3) Prabandha
(4) String
Ans: 4
60. Kaukabh Khan and his brother Karamatullah Khan are credited with popularising the instrument in Bengal is
(1) Tabla
(2) Sarod
(3) Sitār
(4) Esraj
Ans: 2
61. ‘Prasadiki’ is a variety of
(1) Rupak
(2) Dhruva
(3) Chaiti
(4) Khayal
Ans: 2
62. Which is the feature of Ancient Jati Gayan ?
(1) Kala
(2) Marg
(3) Praveshika
(4) Graha
Ans: 4
63. Which is the Saam Swara ?
(1) Geetak
(2) Varna
(3) Udatta
(4) Richa
Ans: 3
64. Who is the author of ‘Sangeet-Raj’ ?
(1) Maharana Kumbha
(2) Ahobal
(3) Bhav Bhatt
(4) Vidyaranya
Ans: 1
65. Who established the notes on the length of wire for the first time ?
(1) Ramamatya
(2) Bhatkhande
(3) Bharat
(4) Ahobal
Ans: 4
66. Choose the correct order of sequencing of the following texts according to the time period :
(1) Raga-Tatva Vibodh, Sangeet Samayasar, Dattilam
(2) Dattilam, Sangeet Samayasar, Raga-Tatva Vibodh
(3) Raga-Tatva Vibodh, Dattilam, Sangeet Samayasar
(4) Sangeet Samayasar, Raga-Tatwa Vibodh, Dattilam
Ans: 2
67. Which state does ‘Laiharoba’ belongs to ?
(1) Manipur
(2) Tripura
(3) Kerala
(4) Maharashtra
Ans: 1
68. “Dover Lane Music Festival” is held at :
(1) Mumbai
(2) Chennai
(3) Kolkata
(4) Banaras
Ans: 3
69. Choose the correct code :
Assertion (A) : Avirbhav and Tirobhav enhances the Aesthetical character of a Raga.
Reason (R) : An artiste have ample scope to express Bhav in a raga, according to imagination.
Codes :
(1) (A) and (R) both are incorrect.
(2) (A) and (R) both are correct.
(3) (A) is incorrect and (R) is correct.
(4) (R) is incorrect and (A) is correct.
Ans: 2
70. Variation in frequency determines :
(1) Laya
(2) Pitch
(3) Magnitude
(4) Timbre
Ans: 2
71. ‘Archik’, ‘Gathik’ and ‘Saamik’ contains how many ‘swaras’ respectively ?
(1) 1, 2, 3
(2) 3, 4, 5
(3) 3, 5, 7
(4) 7, 5, 3
Ans: 1
72. According to Bharat, how many ‘Jatis’ were mentioned as ‘Vikrit’ out of 18 ‘Jatis’ ?
(1) 9
(2) 11
(3) 12
(4) 5
Ans: 2
73. In the same scale ragas, the change of ‘Vadi-swara’ leads to which consequent change ?
(1) Aroha-Avroha
(2) Laya
(3) Rag-Jati
(4) Rag-Swaroop
Ans: 4
74. Identify the ‘Raga-Lakshanas’ commonly used in Jog and Jog-Kauns both :
(A) Ma-Sa Vadi-Samvadi
(B) Use of two Gandhars
(C) Ga-Sa Sangati
(D) Use of Pa Dha Ni phrase
(1) B C D
(2) A B C
(3) A B D
(4) A B C D
Ans: 2
75. How many ‘Shruties’ are there in a ‘Madhyam-Gram’ ‘Dhaiwat’ ?
(1) 2
(2) 3
(3) 4
(4) 5
Ans: 3
76. Choose the correct code :
Assertion (A) : Equally-tempered-scale came into existence for the ‘Fixed key instruments’
Reason (R) : Scale divided into 12 equal intervals is appropriate to produce Harmony from different notes.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is 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
77. According to Natya-Shastra, ‘Geet’ is an important component of ‘Natak’, which is followed by :
(1) Nritta and Nritya
(2) Lakshan and Lakshya
(3) Costume and Jewellary
(4) Vadan and Nritya
Ans: 4
78. Concept of ‘Mela’ is accepted by the North-Indian musicians by which name ?
(1) Raga
(2) Raganga
(3) Saptak
(4) Thata
Ans: 4
79. Match the following :
List – I List – II
a. Manipur i. Garba
b. Punjab ii. Raibeshe
c. Bengal iii. Bhangda
d. Gujarat iv. Rasalila
Codes :
a b c d
(1) i iv iii ii
(2) iv iii ii i
(3) ii i iv iii
(4) iii ii i iv
Ans: 2
80. Barmahi is the folksong of –
(1) Gujarat
(2) Assam
(3) Kerala
(4) Rajasthan
Ans: 2
81. In which ‘Purana’, ‘Raga Vargikarana’ is found ?
(1) Vayu Purana
(2) Markandeya Purana
(3) Brihadharma Purana
(4) Bhagvat Purana
Ans: 3
82. Choose odd one of the following :
(1) Nadaswaram
(2) Gosinga
(3) Clarionet
(4) Hudukka
Ans: 4
83. Which of the following are Tatta Vadya ?
(a) Shatatantri (b) Murli
(c) Panchajanya (d) Pichchora
(1) (a) and (d)
(2) (a) and (b)
(3) (c) and (d)
(4) (b) and (c)
Ans: 1
84. Choose the correct sequence :
(1) Raga, Naad, Shruti, Swara
(2) Shruti, Naad, Raga, Swara
(3) Naad, Shruti, Swara, Raga
(4) Swara, Naad, Shruti, Raga
Ans: 2
85. Match the following :
a. Madhav Sangeet Mahavidyalaya i. Lucknow
b. Music College of Baroda ii. Mumbai
c. Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth iii. Gwalior
d. Gandharva Sangeet Mahavidyalaya iv. Baroda
Codes :
a b c d
(1) i ii iv iii
(2) ii i iii iv
(3) iv iii ii i
(4) iii iv i ii
Ans: 4
86. Another name of the instrument ‘Anandlahari’ is –
(1) Dotara
(2) Khamak
(3) Sarinda
(4) Mandolin
Ans: 2
87. 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.
Ans: 3
88. Which of the following gives the meaning of the term ‘Research’ ?
(1) Reporting
(2) Collection of Data
(3) Methods of Study
(4) Repeated Search
Ans: 4
89. Classification of Rag-Ragini system was introduced in which period ?
(1) Modern period
(2) Medieval period
(3) Ancient period
(4) Vedic period
Ans: 3
90. Number of notes mentioned by Bharat
(1) Seven
(2) Eight
(3) Nine
(4) Ten
Ans: 3
91. Which of the following terms convey the actual counterpart of the Indian musical term ‘Laya’ ?
(1) Time
(2) Frequency
(3) Tempo
(4) Beat
Ans: 3
92. 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
Ans: 3
93. The song of Gotipua dance is based on the philosophy of –
(1) Lasya
(2) Bhakti
(3) Shringar
(4) Veer
Ans: 2
94. 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
Ans: 4
95. Which of the following taal is meant for only Pakhawaj ?
(1) Jhaptal
(2) Ektal
(3) Sultal
(4) Til wada
Ans: 3
96. Who is not the Surbahar player of the following ?
(1) Sajjad Mohammad
(2) Gulam Mohammad
(3) Gulam Mustafa
(4) Wahid Khan
Ans: 3
97. Which is the forth chapter of Sangeet Ratnakar ?
(1) Swaradhadhyaya
(2) Prakirnadyaya
(3) Prabandhadhyaya
(4) Taladhyaya
Ans: 3
98. 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.
Ans: 4
99. The following phrase belongs to which raga ? R |M P, G M R S
(1) Hamir
(2) Kamod
(3) Suddha Sarang
(4) Shyam Kalyan
Ans: 4
100. Inayat Hussain Khan of Sahaswan Gharana was a disciple of
(1) Hassu Khan
(2) Natthan Peer Bux
(3) Vilayat Hussain Khan
(4) Mehbub Khan
Ans: 1
(1) Jati Gayan
(2) Brinda Vadan
(3) Prabandha
(4) Nātyā
Ans: 4
52. Match the following :
List – I List – II
a. Purvi i. Gamanashrama
b. Marwa ii. Harikambhoji
c. Asawari iii. Kamavardhini
d. Khamaj iv. Nata Bhairavi
Codes :
a b c d
(1) iii i iv ii
(2) i iii ii iv
(3) ii iv iii i
(4) iv ii i iii
Ans: 1
53. Pt. Omkarnath Thakur belongs to which Gharana ?
(1) Delhi
(2) Jaipur
(3) Gwalior
(4) Agra
Ans: 3
54. Which musician of the following received the title ‘Aftab-e-Mousiqi’ ?
(1) Bade Gulam Ali Khan
(2) Faiyaz Khan
(3) V layat Hussain Khan
(4) Amir Khan
Ans: 2
55. Who is the author of ‘Anup Sangeet Ratnakar’ ?
(1) Lochan
(2) Somnath
(3) Someshwar
(4) Bhava Bhatta
Ans: 4
56. Which of the following group is not correctly matched ?
(1) Manji Khan – Bhurji Khan
(2) Allabande – Jakiruddin
(3) Rajan Misra – Sajan Misra
(4) Abdul Karim – Abdul Wahid
Ans: 4
57. Choose the correct code :
Assertion (A) : Imdad Khani Gharana is also known as Etawa Gharana.
Reason (R) : ‘Etawa’ of Uttar Pradesh was the residence of Imdad Khan and his family.
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: 1
58. Following phrases belongs to which raga ?
R G M G R S D P G, R G P M G
(1) Shuddha Bilawal
(2) Sarparda Bilawal
(3) Nat Bilawal
(4) Devgiri Bilawal
Ans: 4
59. ‘Chikari’ is the name of :
(1) Geeti
(2) Tala
(3) Prabandha
(4) String
Ans: 4
60. Kaukabh Khan and his brother Karamatullah Khan are credited with popularising the instrument in Bengal is
(1) Tabla
(2) Sarod
(3) Sitār
(4) Esraj
Ans: 2
61. ‘Prasadiki’ is a variety of
(1) Rupak
(2) Dhruva
(3) Chaiti
(4) Khayal
Ans: 2
62. Which is the feature of Ancient Jati Gayan ?
(1) Kala
(2) Marg
(3) Praveshika
(4) Graha
Ans: 4
63. Which is the Saam Swara ?
(1) Geetak
(2) Varna
(3) Udatta
(4) Richa
Ans: 3
64. Who is the author of ‘Sangeet-Raj’ ?
(1) Maharana Kumbha
(2) Ahobal
(3) Bhav Bhatt
(4) Vidyaranya
Ans: 1
65. Who established the notes on the length of wire for the first time ?
(1) Ramamatya
(2) Bhatkhande
(3) Bharat
(4) Ahobal
Ans: 4
66. Choose the correct order of sequencing of the following texts according to the time period :
(1) Raga-Tatva Vibodh, Sangeet Samayasar, Dattilam
(2) Dattilam, Sangeet Samayasar, Raga-Tatva Vibodh
(3) Raga-Tatva Vibodh, Dattilam, Sangeet Samayasar
(4) Sangeet Samayasar, Raga-Tatwa Vibodh, Dattilam
Ans: 2
67. Which state does ‘Laiharoba’ belongs to ?
(1) Manipur
(2) Tripura
(3) Kerala
(4) Maharashtra
Ans: 1
68. “Dover Lane Music Festival” is held at :
(1) Mumbai
(2) Chennai
(3) Kolkata
(4) Banaras
Ans: 3
69. Choose the correct code :
Assertion (A) : Avirbhav and Tirobhav enhances the Aesthetical character of a Raga.
Reason (R) : An artiste have ample scope to express Bhav in a raga, according to imagination.
Codes :
(1) (A) and (R) both are incorrect.
(2) (A) and (R) both are correct.
(3) (A) is incorrect and (R) is correct.
(4) (R) is incorrect and (A) is correct.
Ans: 2
70. Variation in frequency determines :
(1) Laya
(2) Pitch
(3) Magnitude
(4) Timbre
Ans: 2
71. ‘Archik’, ‘Gathik’ and ‘Saamik’ contains how many ‘swaras’ respectively ?
(1) 1, 2, 3
(2) 3, 4, 5
(3) 3, 5, 7
(4) 7, 5, 3
Ans: 1
72. According to Bharat, how many ‘Jatis’ were mentioned as ‘Vikrit’ out of 18 ‘Jatis’ ?
(1) 9
(2) 11
(3) 12
(4) 5
Ans: 2
73. In the same scale ragas, the change of ‘Vadi-swara’ leads to which consequent change ?
(1) Aroha-Avroha
(2) Laya
(3) Rag-Jati
(4) Rag-Swaroop
Ans: 4
74. Identify the ‘Raga-Lakshanas’ commonly used in Jog and Jog-Kauns both :
(A) Ma-Sa Vadi-Samvadi
(B) Use of two Gandhars
(C) Ga-Sa Sangati
(D) Use of Pa Dha Ni phrase
(1) B C D
(2) A B C
(3) A B D
(4) A B C D
Ans: 2
75. How many ‘Shruties’ are there in a ‘Madhyam-Gram’ ‘Dhaiwat’ ?
(1) 2
(2) 3
(3) 4
(4) 5
Ans: 3
76. Choose the correct code :
Assertion (A) : Equally-tempered-scale came into existence for the ‘Fixed key instruments’
Reason (R) : Scale divided into 12 equal intervals is appropriate to produce Harmony from different notes.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is 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
77. According to Natya-Shastra, ‘Geet’ is an important component of ‘Natak’, which is followed by :
(1) Nritta and Nritya
(2) Lakshan and Lakshya
(3) Costume and Jewellary
(4) Vadan and Nritya
Ans: 4
78. Concept of ‘Mela’ is accepted by the North-Indian musicians by which name ?
(1) Raga
(2) Raganga
(3) Saptak
(4) Thata
Ans: 4
79. Match the following :
List – I List – II
a. Manipur i. Garba
b. Punjab ii. Raibeshe
c. Bengal iii. Bhangda
d. Gujarat iv. Rasalila
Codes :
a b c d
(1) i iv iii ii
(2) iv iii ii i
(3) ii i iv iii
(4) iii ii i iv
Ans: 2
80. Barmahi is the folksong of –
(1) Gujarat
(2) Assam
(3) Kerala
(4) Rajasthan
Ans: 2
81. In which ‘Purana’, ‘Raga Vargikarana’ is found ?
(1) Vayu Purana
(2) Markandeya Purana
(3) Brihadharma Purana
(4) Bhagvat Purana
Ans: 3
82. Choose odd one of the following :
(1) Nadaswaram
(2) Gosinga
(3) Clarionet
(4) Hudukka
Ans: 4
83. Which of the following are Tatta Vadya ?
(a) Shatatantri (b) Murli
(c) Panchajanya (d) Pichchora
(1) (a) and (d)
(2) (a) and (b)
(3) (c) and (d)
(4) (b) and (c)
Ans: 1
84. Choose the correct sequence :
(1) Raga, Naad, Shruti, Swara
(2) Shruti, Naad, Raga, Swara
(3) Naad, Shruti, Swara, Raga
(4) Swara, Naad, Shruti, Raga
Ans: 2
85. Match the following :
a. Madhav Sangeet Mahavidyalaya i. Lucknow
b. Music College of Baroda ii. Mumbai
c. Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth iii. Gwalior
d. Gandharva Sangeet Mahavidyalaya iv. Baroda
Codes :
a b c d
(1) i ii iv iii
(2) ii i iii iv
(3) iv iii ii i
(4) iii iv i ii
Ans: 4
86. Another name of the instrument ‘Anandlahari’ is –
(1) Dotara
(2) Khamak
(3) Sarinda
(4) Mandolin
Ans: 2
87. 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.
Ans: 3
88. Which of the following gives the meaning of the term ‘Research’ ?
(1) Reporting
(2) Collection of Data
(3) Methods of Study
(4) Repeated Search
Ans: 4
89. Classification of Rag-Ragini system was introduced in which period ?
(1) Modern period
(2) Medieval period
(3) Ancient period
(4) Vedic period
Ans: 3
90. Number of notes mentioned by Bharat
(1) Seven
(2) Eight
(3) Nine
(4) Ten
Ans: 3
91. Which of the following terms convey the actual counterpart of the Indian musical term ‘Laya’ ?
(1) Time
(2) Frequency
(3) Tempo
(4) Beat
Ans: 3
92. 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
Ans: 3
93. The song of Gotipua dance is based on the philosophy of –
(1) Lasya
(2) Bhakti
(3) Shringar
(4) Veer
Ans: 2
94. 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
Ans: 4
95. Which of the following taal is meant for only Pakhawaj ?
(1) Jhaptal
(2) Ektal
(3) Sultal
(4) Til wada
Ans: 3
96. Who is not the Surbahar player of the following ?
(1) Sajjad Mohammad
(2) Gulam Mohammad
(3) Gulam Mustafa
(4) Wahid Khan
Ans: 3
97. Which is the forth chapter of Sangeet Ratnakar ?
(1) Swaradhadhyaya
(2) Prakirnadyaya
(3) Prabandhadhyaya
(4) Taladhyaya
Ans: 3
98. 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.
Ans: 4
99. The following phrase belongs to which raga ? R |M P, G M R S
(1) Hamir
(2) Kamod
(3) Suddha Sarang
(4) Shyam Kalyan
Ans: 4
100. Inayat Hussain Khan of Sahaswan Gharana was a disciple of
(1) Hassu Khan
(2) Natthan Peer Bux
(3) Vilayat Hussain Khan
(4) Mehbub Khan
Ans: 1