MUSIC - PAGE 5
MUSIC - PAGE 5 MCQs
1. How many Gram Ragas have been described in Nardiya Shiksha?
(A) 5
(B) 10
(C) 7
(D) 6
Ans: C
2. Which is the main component of Research Methodology?
(A) Magazines – Journals
(B) Memoirs
(C) Selection of Topic
(D) Disc-Tape
Ans: C
3. These are associated with the Keertans of Haveli Sangeet (Pusthi Marg).
(A) Jati Gayan
(B) Asthapadis
(C) Prabandha Gayan
(D) Dhruva Gayan
Ans: B
4. Sign of Sam in Bhatkhande notation system
(A) +
(B) O
(C) ×
(D) S
Ans: A
5. Total matras of Brahma taal is
(A) 20
(B) 24
(C) 26
(D) 28
Ans: D
6. Ustad Zakir Hussain is associated with
(A) Delhi gharana
(B) Punjab gharana
(C) Ajarada gharana
(D) Lucknow gharana
Ans: B
7. Which of the following belongs to Geeti Natya of Rabindranath Tagore?
(A) Chitrangada
(B) Chandalika
(C) Balmiki Pratibha
(D) Shyama
Ans: C
8. Jana Gana Mana was composed as in which type of Rabindra Sangeet?
(A) Brahma Sangeet
(B) Patriotic Song
(C) Devotional Song
(D) Love Song
Ans: B
9. Who was the recipient of Sangeet Natak Academy Award (Central) in 2011?
(A) Pt. Channulal Mishra
(B) Rajan Sajan Mishra
(C) Prof. Shruti Sadolikar Katkar
(D) Pt. Jasras
Ans: C
10. A Swar lower by one semitone in staff Notation is called
(A) Sharp
(B) Natural
(C) Flat
(D) Double Flat
Ans: C
11. Which instrument is not used mostly in Rabindra Sangeet?
(A) Esraj
(B) Khol
(C) Violin
(D) Dholak
Ans: D
12. Which song is composed as janmotsav Anusthanicgeet by Rabindranath Tagore?
(A) Hey Nutan, Dekhadicar-bar Janmer Pratham Subhkhan
(B) Sabare Kori Aahoban
(C) Aaj Basantojagrotodware
(D) Somukhe Shanti Parabar
Ans: A
13. Sangita Makaranda is written by
(A) Saranga Deva
(B) Matanga
(C) Narada
(D) Parsvadeva
Ans: C
14. A decorative anga which comprises both Sangita and Sahitya
(A) Jati
(B) Yati
(C) Sangati
(D) SolkettuSvara
Ans: B
15. Ustad Abdul Baheed Khan was associated with which Gharana?
(A) Agra Gharana
(B) Patiyala Gharana
(C) Gwalior Gharana
(D) Kirana Gharana
Ans: D
16. Which Karnatak Mela is similar to Hindustani Raga Bhairav?
(A) Gamanpriya
(B) Kharharpriya
(C) Shubha Pantuvarali
(D) Maya Malav Gaud
Ans: D
17. Pakhawaj player popularly known as Swami Pagal Das
(A) Ramkrishna Das
(B) Shivshankar Das
(C) Ramshankar Das
(D) None of these
Ans: C
18. Value of Plut
(A) 1 matra
(B) 3 matra
(C) 5 matra
(D) 7 matra
Ans: B
19. Which is the vocal range of women?
(A) Alto
(B) Bass
(C) Tenor
(D) Baritone
Ans: A
20. This is the subjective art.
(A) Music
(B) Poetry
(C) Architecture
(D) Literature
Ans: C
21. Which is the chief component of formulating a methodology of music teaching?
(A) Preparation of Question paper
(B) Evaluation
(C) Formulation of syllabus
(D) Applied theory
Ans: C
22. The first stage in the development of musical scale is known as
(A) Gathik period
(B) Saminogayanam
(C) Ekasvaragayanam
(D) Aranyaka period
Ans: C
23. The existence of 22 srutis of the present day classical music was first devised by
(A) Dattilla
(B) Somnath
(C) Bharata
(D) Ramamatya
Ans: C
24. Select the correct pair from the following:
(A) Rabindranath’s Uncle Prince Dwarkanath Tagore
(B) Rabindranath’s Brother Satyendranath Tagore
(C) Rabindranath’s Cousin Rathindranath Tagore
(D) Rabindranath’s Son Maharshi Devendranath Tagore
Ans: B
25. Which taal is usually played in Tappa Gayaki?
(A) Deepchandi
(B) Trital
(C) Punjabi
(D) Dhamar
Ans: C
26. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. RudraVeena 1. Bhajan Sopori
b. Santoor 2. Raghunath Seth
c. Flute 3. Asad Ali Khan
d. Nakkara 4. Dilawar Khan
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 4 1 2 3
(B) 3 1 2 4
(C) 1 3 2 4
(D) 2 1 4 3
Ans: B
27. Who is not a Pakhawaj player from the following?
(A) Pagal Das
(B) Bhagwan Das
(C) Purshottam Das
(D) Purno Das
Ans: D
28. Which one is a expandable composition from the following:
(A) Tukda
(B) Laggi
(C) Chakradar
(D) Rela
Ans: D
29. ‘Pudi’ of Mridangam is made of
(A) Skin of ox
(B) Skin of goat
(C) Skin of buffalo
(D) Skin of horse
Ans: B
30. Instrument, which was used for showing Taal
(A) KansyaTaal
(B) JalTarang
(C) Tanpura
(D) Veena
Ans: A
31. Pakhawaj is derived from
(A) Damaroo
(B) Ankik
(C) Alingyak
(D) Hudukka
Ans: C
32. Founder of Lucknow Gharana of Tabla:
(A) U. Kallu Khan – Meeru Khan
(B) U. Bakhshu Khan – Modu Khan
(C) U. Sitab Khan – Ghaseet Khan
(D) U. Fakir Baksha– Quadir Baksh
Ans: B
33. The total number of Taals based on the Jati-Gati Bhed in Karnatak Taal system
(A) 35
(B) 105
(C) 108
(D) 175
Ans: D
34. Silapadikaram is a treatise in
(A) Tamil
(B) Sanskrit
(C) Telugu
(D) Malayalam
Ans: A
35. One of the Dandis in Chaturdandi Prakasika
(A) Taal
(B) Svara
(C) Thaya
(D) Varna
Ans: C
36. Pancha Vadyam is the ensemble of
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Kerala
(C) Andhra Pradesh
(D) Mysore
Ans: B
37. Tavil is an instrument
(A) Melodic
(B) Percussion
(C) Wind
(D) None of the above
Ans: B
38. Sollukettuis
(A) Jatis
(B) Swars
(C) Garland of Ragas
(D) None of the above
Ans: A
39. Raga Suddha Saveri corresponds to
(A) Vibhas
(B) Durga
(C) Bhupali
(D) Khamaj
Ans: B
40. ‘Gram Chara Oi Ranga Matir....’ song is based on which ‘Taal’?
(A) Dadra
(B) Kaharwa
(C) Rupakda
(D) Jhampak
Ans: B
41. ‘Daruna Agni Bane Re...’ song depicts which season?
(A) Varsha
(B) Sarat
(C) Basant
(D) Grishma
Ans: D
42. ‘Jhara Shefalir Path Bohiya...’ song refers to which season?
(A) Grishma
(B) Varsha
(C) Sarat
(D) Basant
Ans: C
43. ‘Neel Digante Oi Phuler Agun, Laglo....’ song refers to which season?
(A) Varsha
(B) Hemant
(C) Basant
(D) Sarat
Ans: C
44. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Bhurji Khan 1. D.V. Paluskar
b. Balkrishnabuva Ichalkaranjikar 2. Jannathbuva Purohit
c. Vinayakbuva Patwardhan 3. Mallikarjun Mansoor
d. Vilayat Hussain Khan 4. V.D. Paluskar
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 4 1 2 3
(B) 2 1 3 4
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 4 3 2 1
Ans: C
45. Name the Paramelpraveshak raga from the following:
(A) Bhimpalasi
(B) Multani
(C) Gavati
(D) Shree
Ans: B
46. The music University of Madhya Pradesh is
(A) Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya
(B) Nathibai Damodar Thakarsi Vishwavidyalaya
(C) Bhartiya Vidyapeeth
(D) Raja Man Singh Tomar Sangeet Avam Kala Vishwavidyalaya
Ans: D
47. Which National organization organizes National Youth Festival?
(A) Sangeet Natak Academy
(B) Lalit Kala Academy
(C) Department of Culture
(D) Association of Indian Universities
Ans: D
48. Haveli Sangeet is originated by
(A) Ramanujacharya
(B) Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya
(C) Madhavacharya
(D) Shakaracharya
Ans: B
49. Shatashruti ‘Dha’ or ‘Kaishik Ni’ of Karnataka Music is equivalent to which swara of Hindustani Music?
(A) Komal Dha
(B) Shudha Ni
(C) Komal Ni
(D) Shudha Dha
Ans: C
50. Which form is not included in Dashvidh-Raga-Vargikaran of Sangeet Ratnakar?
(A) Bhasha
(B) Vibhasha
(C) Upbhasha
(D) Antarbhasha
Ans: C
(A) 5
(B) 10
(C) 7
(D) 6
Ans: C
2. Which is the main component of Research Methodology?
(A) Magazines – Journals
(B) Memoirs
(C) Selection of Topic
(D) Disc-Tape
Ans: C
3. These are associated with the Keertans of Haveli Sangeet (Pusthi Marg).
(A) Jati Gayan
(B) Asthapadis
(C) Prabandha Gayan
(D) Dhruva Gayan
Ans: B
4. Sign of Sam in Bhatkhande notation system
(A) +
(B) O
(C) ×
(D) S
Ans: A
5. Total matras of Brahma taal is
(A) 20
(B) 24
(C) 26
(D) 28
Ans: D
6. Ustad Zakir Hussain is associated with
(A) Delhi gharana
(B) Punjab gharana
(C) Ajarada gharana
(D) Lucknow gharana
Ans: B
7. Which of the following belongs to Geeti Natya of Rabindranath Tagore?
(A) Chitrangada
(B) Chandalika
(C) Balmiki Pratibha
(D) Shyama
Ans: C
8. Jana Gana Mana was composed as in which type of Rabindra Sangeet?
(A) Brahma Sangeet
(B) Patriotic Song
(C) Devotional Song
(D) Love Song
Ans: B
9. Who was the recipient of Sangeet Natak Academy Award (Central) in 2011?
(A) Pt. Channulal Mishra
(B) Rajan Sajan Mishra
(C) Prof. Shruti Sadolikar Katkar
(D) Pt. Jasras
Ans: C
10. A Swar lower by one semitone in staff Notation is called
(A) Sharp
(B) Natural
(C) Flat
(D) Double Flat
Ans: C
11. Which instrument is not used mostly in Rabindra Sangeet?
(A) Esraj
(B) Khol
(C) Violin
(D) Dholak
Ans: D
12. Which song is composed as janmotsav Anusthanicgeet by Rabindranath Tagore?
(A) Hey Nutan, Dekhadicar-bar Janmer Pratham Subhkhan
(B) Sabare Kori Aahoban
(C) Aaj Basantojagrotodware
(D) Somukhe Shanti Parabar
Ans: A
13. Sangita Makaranda is written by
(A) Saranga Deva
(B) Matanga
(C) Narada
(D) Parsvadeva
Ans: C
14. A decorative anga which comprises both Sangita and Sahitya
(A) Jati
(B) Yati
(C) Sangati
(D) SolkettuSvara
Ans: B
15. Ustad Abdul Baheed Khan was associated with which Gharana?
(A) Agra Gharana
(B) Patiyala Gharana
(C) Gwalior Gharana
(D) Kirana Gharana
Ans: D
16. Which Karnatak Mela is similar to Hindustani Raga Bhairav?
(A) Gamanpriya
(B) Kharharpriya
(C) Shubha Pantuvarali
(D) Maya Malav Gaud
Ans: D
17. Pakhawaj player popularly known as Swami Pagal Das
(A) Ramkrishna Das
(B) Shivshankar Das
(C) Ramshankar Das
(D) None of these
Ans: C
18. Value of Plut
(A) 1 matra
(B) 3 matra
(C) 5 matra
(D) 7 matra
Ans: B
19. Which is the vocal range of women?
(A) Alto
(B) Bass
(C) Tenor
(D) Baritone
Ans: A
20. This is the subjective art.
(A) Music
(B) Poetry
(C) Architecture
(D) Literature
Ans: C
21. Which is the chief component of formulating a methodology of music teaching?
(A) Preparation of Question paper
(B) Evaluation
(C) Formulation of syllabus
(D) Applied theory
Ans: C
22. The first stage in the development of musical scale is known as
(A) Gathik period
(B) Saminogayanam
(C) Ekasvaragayanam
(D) Aranyaka period
Ans: C
23. The existence of 22 srutis of the present day classical music was first devised by
(A) Dattilla
(B) Somnath
(C) Bharata
(D) Ramamatya
Ans: C
24. Select the correct pair from the following:
(A) Rabindranath’s Uncle Prince Dwarkanath Tagore
(B) Rabindranath’s Brother Satyendranath Tagore
(C) Rabindranath’s Cousin Rathindranath Tagore
(D) Rabindranath’s Son Maharshi Devendranath Tagore
Ans: B
25. Which taal is usually played in Tappa Gayaki?
(A) Deepchandi
(B) Trital
(C) Punjabi
(D) Dhamar
Ans: C
26. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. RudraVeena 1. Bhajan Sopori
b. Santoor 2. Raghunath Seth
c. Flute 3. Asad Ali Khan
d. Nakkara 4. Dilawar Khan
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 4 1 2 3
(B) 3 1 2 4
(C) 1 3 2 4
(D) 2 1 4 3
Ans: B
27. Who is not a Pakhawaj player from the following?
(A) Pagal Das
(B) Bhagwan Das
(C) Purshottam Das
(D) Purno Das
Ans: D
28. Which one is a expandable composition from the following:
(A) Tukda
(B) Laggi
(C) Chakradar
(D) Rela
Ans: D
29. ‘Pudi’ of Mridangam is made of
(A) Skin of ox
(B) Skin of goat
(C) Skin of buffalo
(D) Skin of horse
Ans: B
30. Instrument, which was used for showing Taal
(A) KansyaTaal
(B) JalTarang
(C) Tanpura
(D) Veena
Ans: A
31. Pakhawaj is derived from
(A) Damaroo
(B) Ankik
(C) Alingyak
(D) Hudukka
Ans: C
32. Founder of Lucknow Gharana of Tabla:
(A) U. Kallu Khan – Meeru Khan
(B) U. Bakhshu Khan – Modu Khan
(C) U. Sitab Khan – Ghaseet Khan
(D) U. Fakir Baksha– Quadir Baksh
Ans: B
33. The total number of Taals based on the Jati-Gati Bhed in Karnatak Taal system
(A) 35
(B) 105
(C) 108
(D) 175
Ans: D
34. Silapadikaram is a treatise in
(A) Tamil
(B) Sanskrit
(C) Telugu
(D) Malayalam
Ans: A
35. One of the Dandis in Chaturdandi Prakasika
(A) Taal
(B) Svara
(C) Thaya
(D) Varna
Ans: C
36. Pancha Vadyam is the ensemble of
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Kerala
(C) Andhra Pradesh
(D) Mysore
Ans: B
37. Tavil is an instrument
(A) Melodic
(B) Percussion
(C) Wind
(D) None of the above
Ans: B
38. Sollukettuis
(A) Jatis
(B) Swars
(C) Garland of Ragas
(D) None of the above
Ans: A
39. Raga Suddha Saveri corresponds to
(A) Vibhas
(B) Durga
(C) Bhupali
(D) Khamaj
Ans: B
40. ‘Gram Chara Oi Ranga Matir....’ song is based on which ‘Taal’?
(A) Dadra
(B) Kaharwa
(C) Rupakda
(D) Jhampak
Ans: B
41. ‘Daruna Agni Bane Re...’ song depicts which season?
(A) Varsha
(B) Sarat
(C) Basant
(D) Grishma
Ans: D
42. ‘Jhara Shefalir Path Bohiya...’ song refers to which season?
(A) Grishma
(B) Varsha
(C) Sarat
(D) Basant
Ans: C
43. ‘Neel Digante Oi Phuler Agun, Laglo....’ song refers to which season?
(A) Varsha
(B) Hemant
(C) Basant
(D) Sarat
Ans: C
44. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Bhurji Khan 1. D.V. Paluskar
b. Balkrishnabuva Ichalkaranjikar 2. Jannathbuva Purohit
c. Vinayakbuva Patwardhan 3. Mallikarjun Mansoor
d. Vilayat Hussain Khan 4. V.D. Paluskar
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 4 1 2 3
(B) 2 1 3 4
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 4 3 2 1
Ans: C
45. Name the Paramelpraveshak raga from the following:
(A) Bhimpalasi
(B) Multani
(C) Gavati
(D) Shree
Ans: B
46. The music University of Madhya Pradesh is
(A) Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya
(B) Nathibai Damodar Thakarsi Vishwavidyalaya
(C) Bhartiya Vidyapeeth
(D) Raja Man Singh Tomar Sangeet Avam Kala Vishwavidyalaya
Ans: D
47. Which National organization organizes National Youth Festival?
(A) Sangeet Natak Academy
(B) Lalit Kala Academy
(C) Department of Culture
(D) Association of Indian Universities
Ans: D
48. Haveli Sangeet is originated by
(A) Ramanujacharya
(B) Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya
(C) Madhavacharya
(D) Shakaracharya
Ans: B
49. Shatashruti ‘Dha’ or ‘Kaishik Ni’ of Karnataka Music is equivalent to which swara of Hindustani Music?
(A) Komal Dha
(B) Shudha Ni
(C) Komal Ni
(D) Shudha Dha
Ans: C
50. Which form is not included in Dashvidh-Raga-Vargikaran of Sangeet Ratnakar?
(A) Bhasha
(B) Vibhasha
(C) Upbhasha
(D) Antarbhasha
Ans: C
51. Harvallabha Sangeet Samaroha is observed in which city?
(A) Patiala
(B) Jallandhar
(C) Amritsar
(D) Ambala
Ans: B
52. “Ma Ni Dha Ni S” is the phrase of which ‘Raga’?
(A) Miyan Ki Malhar
(B) Bahar
(C) Desh
(D) Bageshri
Ans: B
53. When there are two matras in each measure of Time Signature
(A) Simple Time
(B) Simple Duple Time
(C) Compound Time
(D) Simple Triple Time
Ans: B
54. The interval of 4 Shrutis in Staff Notation is
(A) Minor tone
(B) Major Tone
(C) Semi tone
(D) Octave
Ans: B
55. Which of the following Sitar players does not play Sitar with six strings?
(A) Vilayat Khan
(B) Buddhaditya Mukherji
(C) Haleem Jaffar Khan
(D) Shahid Parvez
Ans: C
56. Who of the following is not a Sitar player?
(A) Rahim Sen
(B) Amrit Sen
(C) Aashish Khan
(D) Barkatulla Khan
Ans: C
57. Folk tune of Rajasthan is
(A) Heer
(B) Beehu
(C) Raas
(D) Mand
Ans: C
58. Placement of shudha ‘swaras’ on the wire of Veena was initiated by which of the following scholar?
(A) Bharat
(B) Sharang Deo
(C) Narad
(D) Ahobal
Ans: D
59. Maihar Band was the creation of
(A) Ali Akbar Khan
(B) Hafiz Ali Khan
(C) Amjad Ali Khan
(D) Allauddin Khan
Ans: D
60. Kuchipudi Dance form is originated from
(A) Kerala
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Karnataka
Ans: B
61. One of the Musical Trinity
(A) Purandara Dasa
(B) Syama Shastri
(C) Swati Tirunal
(D) Annamacharya
Ans: B
62. Vaidika Ganam is
(A) Sacred Music
(B) Secular Music
(C) Music with moral theme
(D) None of the above
Ans: A
63. Corresponding that of Gamanashrama is
(A) Bhairav
(B) Poorvi
(C) Marwa
(D) Asaveri
Ans: C
64. Kal ita Sangeeta in Karnatak Music is
(A) Improvised
(B) Pre Composed
(C) Devotional only
(D) Jaati Sangeet
Ans: B
65. The 35 Talas scheme is known as
(A) Shadangas
(B) Desi Talas
(C) Shodashangas
(D) Sooladi Sapta Talas
Ans: D
66. Which song is based on ‘Kirtan Ang’ among the following?
(A) Sei Bhalo, Sei Bhalo
(B) Amra Nutan Joubaneri Dut
(C) Ami Bhoy Karbo Na
(D) Kaler Mandira Je
Ans: A
67. Which song created by Rabindranath for children?
(A) Duare Dao More Rakhia
(B) Tomari Gehe Palichho Snehe
(C) Je Tomay Chare Charuk
(D) Kabe Tumi Asbe Bole
Ans: B
68. Which Carnatic Tal is similar to Rabindrik Tal ‘Ardha Jhaptal (2/3)’?
(A) Rupakam (Tishra)
(B) Rupakam (Chatusra)
(C) Triput
(D) Ektal
Ans: A
69. ‘Prathama Adi Taba Shakti’ – song is based on which Tal?
(A) Chautal
(B) Jhaptal
(C) Teora
(D) Sur-faktal
Ans: D
70. Which song is based on ‘Tappa Ang’ among the following?
(A) Tomay Natun Kore Pabo Bole
(B) Bhalobese Sakhi
(C) O re Grihabasi
(D) Ami Tarei Khuje Berai
Ans: A
71. Originator of Delhi gharana of Tabla
(A) Ustad Bugara Khan
(B) Ustad Ghaseet Khan
(C) Ustad Sidhar Khan
(D) Ustad Natthoo Khan
Ans: C
72. Chatasra Triput taal is also known as
(A) Ek Taal
(B) Dwitiya Taal
(C) Aadi Taal
(D) Ugadi Taal
Ans: C
73. Well-known Mridangam player
(A) Lalgudi Jairaman
(B) Palghat Mani Ayyer
(C) T.N. Krishnan
(D) Shekh Chinnmoulana
Ans: B
74. The number of Deshi Talas described in Sangeet Ratnakar
(A) 120
(B) 108
(C) 101
(D) 35
Ans: A
75. Match the following:
List – I List – II
(i) Vishnu Taal 1. 9 Matra
(ii) Vasant Taal 2. 11 Matra
(iii) Rudra Taal 3. 16 Matra
(iv) Punjabi Taal 4. 17 Matra
Codes:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) 4 3 2 1
(B) 4 2 1 3
(C) 4 2 3 1
(D) 4 1 2 3
Ans: D
76. Ragas are divided into how many sections as per the ‘Time-theory of Ragas’, in Hindustani Music, on the basis of ‘swaras’?
(A) 10
(B) 5
(C) 4
(D) 3
Ans: D
77. One ‘swara’ consists of how much maximum number of shruties as per Hindustani music?
(A) 5
(B) 4
(C) 3
(D) 6
Ans: B
78. Alaripu is an opening part of which of the following dance?
(A) Bharat Natyam
(B) Mohini Attam
(C) Kathakali
(D) Kuchipudi
Ans: A
79. Which of the following ‘Raga’ does not fall under ‘Todi Thata’?
(A) Todi
(B) Gurjari Todi
(C) Multani
(D) Bahaduri Todi
Ans: D
80. Chord is the basis of
(A) Staccato
(B) Harmony
(C) Rest
(D) Metre
Ans: B
81. Grammy Award 2013 was conferred on Pt. Ravi Shankar posthumously on his album
(A) Twilight
(B) If tomorrow comes
(C) The living room session part I
(D) Shastriya Sangeetki Vividha Shailiyan
Ans: C
82. World Radio Day is observed on
(A) 13 Feb
(B) 15 Jan
(C) 26 Sept
(D) 19 April
Ans: A
83. Zia Fariduddin is an exponent of which musical form?
(A) Tappa
(B) Thumri
(C) Khayal
(D) Dhrupad
Ans: D
84. The first singer to receive Phalke Award
(A) Lata Mangeshkar
(B) Bhupen Hazarika
(C) Asha Bhonsle
(D) Manna Dey
Ans: A
85. Indian Broadcasting Service was renamed in 1936 as
(A) Akashwani
(B) Nabhowani
(C) Doorwani
(D) All India Radio
Ans: D
86. The first singer to receive Bharat Ratna is
(A) M.S. Subbalakshmi
(B) Pt. Bhimsen Joshi
(C) Smt. Lata Mangeshkar
(D) Pt. Balmurali Krishna
Ans: A
87. What is the full form of ‘AM’ regarding Radio Broadcasting?
(A) Amplitude movement
(B) Anywhere movement
(C) Amplitude matching
(D) Amplitude modulation
Ans: D
88. In Western notation system minim is equivalent to
(A) 2 matras
(B) 1/2 matra
(C) 1/4 matra
(D) 1 matra
Ans: B
89. How many Ragangas have been described by Narayan Moreshwar Khare?
(A) 16
(B) 30
(C) 26
(D) 10
Ans: C
90. Which musicologist did use Dwadash Moorchanavad?
(A) Bharat
(B) Matang
(C) Nanyadev
(D) Sharangdeo
Ans: B
91. Which is the most suitable swara combination to express Bhairav Anga?
(A) Ma Ga Re Sa
(B) Ga Ma Re Sa
(C) Re Ga Re Sa
(D) Ga Ma Dha Pa
Answer: (BD)
92. Identify the Raga which does not belong the Audav Audav Jati
(A) Durga
(B) Vibhas
(C) Shuddh Kalyana
(D) Malkauns
Ans: C
93. According to ancient authors which swara is capable of producing vibhats and Bhayanak Rasa?
(A) Ga
(B) Ni
(C) Dha
(D) Pa
Ans: C
94. At what time the Ragas with Komal Ga Ni are sung or played?
(A) Morning 7-10 A.M.
(B) Morning 10 A.M. – Evening 4 P.M.
(C) Early Morning 4 A.M. – Morning 7 A.M.
(D) Night 12 P.M. – Morning 4 A.M.
Ans: B
95. Which intervals are in between Vadi- Samvadi Swaras?
(A) 3: 4
(B) 3: 5
(C) 3: 8
(D) 8: 9
Ans: A
96. Which interval exists in between the Unison intervals?
(A) 1: 2
(B) 1: 1
(C) 2: 3
(D) 3: 4
Ans: B
97. Commentator of Nardiya Shiksha is
(A) Maharana Kumbha
(B) Abhinav Gupta
(C) Bhatt Shubhankar
(D) Dattil
Ans: C
98. Which view was adopted by Bhatta Nayak in the context of Rasa?
(A) Uttpattivad
(B) Anukrativad
(C) Muktibad
(D) Abhivyaktivad
Ans: C
99. The author of Bharat Bhashyam Grantha?
(A) Vidyaranya Swami
(B) Maharaja Pratap Singh
(C) Vimal Kant Chaudhary
(D) Nanya Bhoopal
Ans: D
100. Which of the musicians received Padamshree Award in 2012?
(A) Pt. Jasraj
(B) Pt. Rajansajan Mishra
(C) Abdul Rashid Khan
(D) Savita Devi
Ans: C
(A) Patiala
(B) Jallandhar
(C) Amritsar
(D) Ambala
Ans: B
52. “Ma Ni Dha Ni S” is the phrase of which ‘Raga’?
(A) Miyan Ki Malhar
(B) Bahar
(C) Desh
(D) Bageshri
Ans: B
53. When there are two matras in each measure of Time Signature
(A) Simple Time
(B) Simple Duple Time
(C) Compound Time
(D) Simple Triple Time
Ans: B
54. The interval of 4 Shrutis in Staff Notation is
(A) Minor tone
(B) Major Tone
(C) Semi tone
(D) Octave
Ans: B
55. Which of the following Sitar players does not play Sitar with six strings?
(A) Vilayat Khan
(B) Buddhaditya Mukherji
(C) Haleem Jaffar Khan
(D) Shahid Parvez
Ans: C
56. Who of the following is not a Sitar player?
(A) Rahim Sen
(B) Amrit Sen
(C) Aashish Khan
(D) Barkatulla Khan
Ans: C
57. Folk tune of Rajasthan is
(A) Heer
(B) Beehu
(C) Raas
(D) Mand
Ans: C
58. Placement of shudha ‘swaras’ on the wire of Veena was initiated by which of the following scholar?
(A) Bharat
(B) Sharang Deo
(C) Narad
(D) Ahobal
Ans: D
59. Maihar Band was the creation of
(A) Ali Akbar Khan
(B) Hafiz Ali Khan
(C) Amjad Ali Khan
(D) Allauddin Khan
Ans: D
60. Kuchipudi Dance form is originated from
(A) Kerala
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Karnataka
Ans: B
61. One of the Musical Trinity
(A) Purandara Dasa
(B) Syama Shastri
(C) Swati Tirunal
(D) Annamacharya
Ans: B
62. Vaidika Ganam is
(A) Sacred Music
(B) Secular Music
(C) Music with moral theme
(D) None of the above
Ans: A
63. Corresponding that of Gamanashrama is
(A) Bhairav
(B) Poorvi
(C) Marwa
(D) Asaveri
Ans: C
64. Kal ita Sangeeta in Karnatak Music is
(A) Improvised
(B) Pre Composed
(C) Devotional only
(D) Jaati Sangeet
Ans: B
65. The 35 Talas scheme is known as
(A) Shadangas
(B) Desi Talas
(C) Shodashangas
(D) Sooladi Sapta Talas
Ans: D
66. Which song is based on ‘Kirtan Ang’ among the following?
(A) Sei Bhalo, Sei Bhalo
(B) Amra Nutan Joubaneri Dut
(C) Ami Bhoy Karbo Na
(D) Kaler Mandira Je
Ans: A
67. Which song created by Rabindranath for children?
(A) Duare Dao More Rakhia
(B) Tomari Gehe Palichho Snehe
(C) Je Tomay Chare Charuk
(D) Kabe Tumi Asbe Bole
Ans: B
68. Which Carnatic Tal is similar to Rabindrik Tal ‘Ardha Jhaptal (2/3)’?
(A) Rupakam (Tishra)
(B) Rupakam (Chatusra)
(C) Triput
(D) Ektal
Ans: A
69. ‘Prathama Adi Taba Shakti’ – song is based on which Tal?
(A) Chautal
(B) Jhaptal
(C) Teora
(D) Sur-faktal
Ans: D
70. Which song is based on ‘Tappa Ang’ among the following?
(A) Tomay Natun Kore Pabo Bole
(B) Bhalobese Sakhi
(C) O re Grihabasi
(D) Ami Tarei Khuje Berai
Ans: A
71. Originator of Delhi gharana of Tabla
(A) Ustad Bugara Khan
(B) Ustad Ghaseet Khan
(C) Ustad Sidhar Khan
(D) Ustad Natthoo Khan
Ans: C
72. Chatasra Triput taal is also known as
(A) Ek Taal
(B) Dwitiya Taal
(C) Aadi Taal
(D) Ugadi Taal
Ans: C
73. Well-known Mridangam player
(A) Lalgudi Jairaman
(B) Palghat Mani Ayyer
(C) T.N. Krishnan
(D) Shekh Chinnmoulana
Ans: B
74. The number of Deshi Talas described in Sangeet Ratnakar
(A) 120
(B) 108
(C) 101
(D) 35
Ans: A
75. Match the following:
List – I List – II
(i) Vishnu Taal 1. 9 Matra
(ii) Vasant Taal 2. 11 Matra
(iii) Rudra Taal 3. 16 Matra
(iv) Punjabi Taal 4. 17 Matra
Codes:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) 4 3 2 1
(B) 4 2 1 3
(C) 4 2 3 1
(D) 4 1 2 3
Ans: D
76. Ragas are divided into how many sections as per the ‘Time-theory of Ragas’, in Hindustani Music, on the basis of ‘swaras’?
(A) 10
(B) 5
(C) 4
(D) 3
Ans: D
77. One ‘swara’ consists of how much maximum number of shruties as per Hindustani music?
(A) 5
(B) 4
(C) 3
(D) 6
Ans: B
78. Alaripu is an opening part of which of the following dance?
(A) Bharat Natyam
(B) Mohini Attam
(C) Kathakali
(D) Kuchipudi
Ans: A
79. Which of the following ‘Raga’ does not fall under ‘Todi Thata’?
(A) Todi
(B) Gurjari Todi
(C) Multani
(D) Bahaduri Todi
Ans: D
80. Chord is the basis of
(A) Staccato
(B) Harmony
(C) Rest
(D) Metre
Ans: B
81. Grammy Award 2013 was conferred on Pt. Ravi Shankar posthumously on his album
(A) Twilight
(B) If tomorrow comes
(C) The living room session part I
(D) Shastriya Sangeetki Vividha Shailiyan
Ans: C
82. World Radio Day is observed on
(A) 13 Feb
(B) 15 Jan
(C) 26 Sept
(D) 19 April
Ans: A
83. Zia Fariduddin is an exponent of which musical form?
(A) Tappa
(B) Thumri
(C) Khayal
(D) Dhrupad
Ans: D
84. The first singer to receive Phalke Award
(A) Lata Mangeshkar
(B) Bhupen Hazarika
(C) Asha Bhonsle
(D) Manna Dey
Ans: A
85. Indian Broadcasting Service was renamed in 1936 as
(A) Akashwani
(B) Nabhowani
(C) Doorwani
(D) All India Radio
Ans: D
86. The first singer to receive Bharat Ratna is
(A) M.S. Subbalakshmi
(B) Pt. Bhimsen Joshi
(C) Smt. Lata Mangeshkar
(D) Pt. Balmurali Krishna
Ans: A
87. What is the full form of ‘AM’ regarding Radio Broadcasting?
(A) Amplitude movement
(B) Anywhere movement
(C) Amplitude matching
(D) Amplitude modulation
Ans: D
88. In Western notation system minim is equivalent to
(A) 2 matras
(B) 1/2 matra
(C) 1/4 matra
(D) 1 matra
Ans: B
89. How many Ragangas have been described by Narayan Moreshwar Khare?
(A) 16
(B) 30
(C) 26
(D) 10
Ans: C
90. Which musicologist did use Dwadash Moorchanavad?
(A) Bharat
(B) Matang
(C) Nanyadev
(D) Sharangdeo
Ans: B
91. Which is the most suitable swara combination to express Bhairav Anga?
(A) Ma Ga Re Sa
(B) Ga Ma Re Sa
(C) Re Ga Re Sa
(D) Ga Ma Dha Pa
Answer: (BD)
92. Identify the Raga which does not belong the Audav Audav Jati
(A) Durga
(B) Vibhas
(C) Shuddh Kalyana
(D) Malkauns
Ans: C
93. According to ancient authors which swara is capable of producing vibhats and Bhayanak Rasa?
(A) Ga
(B) Ni
(C) Dha
(D) Pa
Ans: C
94. At what time the Ragas with Komal Ga Ni are sung or played?
(A) Morning 7-10 A.M.
(B) Morning 10 A.M. – Evening 4 P.M.
(C) Early Morning 4 A.M. – Morning 7 A.M.
(D) Night 12 P.M. – Morning 4 A.M.
Ans: B
95. Which intervals are in between Vadi- Samvadi Swaras?
(A) 3: 4
(B) 3: 5
(C) 3: 8
(D) 8: 9
Ans: A
96. Which interval exists in between the Unison intervals?
(A) 1: 2
(B) 1: 1
(C) 2: 3
(D) 3: 4
Ans: B
97. Commentator of Nardiya Shiksha is
(A) Maharana Kumbha
(B) Abhinav Gupta
(C) Bhatt Shubhankar
(D) Dattil
Ans: C
98. Which view was adopted by Bhatta Nayak in the context of Rasa?
(A) Uttpattivad
(B) Anukrativad
(C) Muktibad
(D) Abhivyaktivad
Ans: C
99. The author of Bharat Bhashyam Grantha?
(A) Vidyaranya Swami
(B) Maharaja Pratap Singh
(C) Vimal Kant Chaudhary
(D) Nanya Bhoopal
Ans: D
100. Which of the musicians received Padamshree Award in 2012?
(A) Pt. Jasraj
(B) Pt. Rajansajan Mishra
(C) Abdul Rashid Khan
(D) Savita Devi
Ans: C