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RABINDRA SANGEET MCQs
1. In which year was Tagore’s drama ‘Tapati’ first staged?
(A) 1913
(B) 1919
(C) 1930
(D) 1929
Ans: D
2. Who composed the song ‘He Antaryami, Trahi....’?
(A) Rabindranath
(B) Dinendranath
(C) Jyotirindranath
(D) Hemendranath
Ans: C
3. Who was the editor of ‘National Paper’ magazine?
(A) Gopal Mitra
(B) Sukumar Roy
(C) Nabagopal Mitra
(D) Somendranath Tagore
Ans: C
4. Which one is the correct divisional structure for Ada-Chartal used by Tagore for his songs?
(A) 3 | 2 | 4 | 4
(B) 2 | 4 | 4 | 4
(C) 4 | 2 | 4 | 4
(D) 4 | 4 | 4 | 2
Ans: B
5. Pick up the odd one from the following lists:
(A) Jhampak / Ardha Jhaptal
(B) Teora / Tivra
(C) Dadra / Kashmiri Khemta
(D) Kaharwa / Rupak
Ans: D
6. How many Matras are in Choutal or Chartal?
(A) 12
(B) 14
(C) 16
(D) None of the above
Ans: A
7. ‘Nibira Ama Timir Hote’ song is based on which category?
(A) Puja
(B) Prakriti
(C) Swadesh
(D) Vichitra
Ans: B
8. The following song is based on which category?
‘Amar Mallika Vane’
(A) Prem
(B) Puja
(C) Prakriti
(D) Vichitra
Ans: C
9. The song ‘Tomar Khola Hawaye’ is based on which ‘Tala’?
(A) Dadra
(B) Sasthi
(C) Kaharwa
(D) Trital
Ans: C
10. Who also played veena along with singing from among the following artists?
(A) Shailajaranjan Majumdar
(B) Shantidev Ghosh
(C) Pankaj Kumar Mallick
(D) Anadi Kumar Dastidar
Ans: D
11. How many divisions are in Sur Fak Tal?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
Ans: D
12. How many ‘Fhak’ or ‘Khali’ is in Tibra Tal?
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) None of above
Ans: A
13. In accordance with the total number of matra, which ‘Rabindra Tala’ is similar to Hindustani tala ‘Rupak’?
(A) Jhampak
(B) ArdhaJhaptal
(C) Teora
(D) Ektal
Ans: C
14. How many songs were not composed by Tagore among the total 157 no. of songs in ‘Geetanjali’?
(A) 17
(B) 37
(C) 57
(D) 71
Ans: D
15. In the song ‘TomarAsime....’ which ‘Vivadi Swar’ is used to make this composition ‘Raga Bihag’?
(A) Komal Dhaivat
(B) Komal Nishad
(C) Tivra Madhyam
(D) Komal Gandhar
Ans: B
16. ‘Antaratara Antaratamo Tini Je....’ song is known as
(A) Rabindra Sangeet
(B) Kabya Sangeet
(C) Baul Sangeet
(D) Brahma Sangeet
Ans: D
17. Who received the title of ‘Rangraj’ & ‘Tanraj’?
(A) Gopeswar Bandopadhya
(B) Jadu Bhatt
(C) Ganga Narayan
(D) Vishnu Chakraborty
Ans: B
18. ‘Ami Chanchal He’ song is based on which ‘Tala’?
(A) Dadra
(B) Ektal
(C) Rupak
(D) Teora
Ans: A
19. ‘Ada-Khemta’ tala has the following characters:
(A) 3 Talis & no Khali
(B) 3 Talis & 1 Khali
(C) 3 Talis & 2 Khalis
(D) 4 Talis & 0 Khali
Ans: B
20. How many divisions are in ‘Naba Taal’?
(A) 5
(B) 4
(C) 3
(D) 2
Ans: B
21. ‘Jat’ tal is divided into how many divisions?
(A) 6
(B) 7
(C) 8
(D) 10
Ans: C
22. ‘Ore Natan Yuger Bhore’ song was composed to celebrate which occasion?
(A) Holi
(B) Basant Utsav
(C) Varsha Utsav
(D) Bengali New Year
Ans: D
23. ‘Aaji Subho Dine’ song is based on which ‘Tala’?
(A) Sur Fak Tal
(B) Kaharwa
(C) Jhaptal
(D) Talferta
Ans: D
24. ‘Ei Udasi Howar Pathe’ song is based on which category?
(A) Prakriti
(B) Prem
(C) Tappa
(D) Vichitra
Ans: B
25. ‘Aaji Praname Tomare’ song is based on which ‘Tala’?
(A) Sasthi
(B) Choutal
(C) Trital
(D) Dadra
Ans: A
26. In which book, all writings of Tagore is compiled?
(A) Vishwa Veena
(B) Sangeet Chinta
(C) Kalantar
(D) Tatvabodhini
Ans: B
27. Last song composed by Tagore was
(A) Tumi to seijabeichole
(B) O he jeebanballav
(C) Deep nibhegechemomo
(D) Oei Mahamanab Ase
Ans: D
28. ‘Bhenge Mor Gharer Chabi’ song is based on which category?
(A) Kirtan
(B) Baul
(C) Swadesh
(D) Sari Gaan
Ans: B
29. ‘Bajao-re Mohan Banshi’ song is from which Kavya Geeti of Tagore?
(A) Balaka
(B) Manasi
(C) Ritu-rang
(D) Bhanu Singher Padavali
Ans: D
30. ‘Hriday Amar Nache-re Ajike’ song is included in which ‘Kabya Granth’?
(A) Chitra
(B) Kalpana
(C) Kshanika
(D) Kheya
Ans: C
31. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
(A) E Sudhu Alas Maya – Kodi O Komal
(B) Marana Re Tuhu Mamo Shyam Saman– Utsarg
(C) Oi Ase Oi Ati Bhairav Harashe– Manasi
(D) Jaboi Ami Jaboi– Balaka
Ans: A
32. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(A) Sakhi Bhabana Kahare Bole – Ektal
(B) Aaj Jyotsna Rate Sobai– Jhaptal
(C) Aro Aro Prabhu– Khemta
(D) A Parobase Rabe Kehai– Madhyaman
Ans: B
33. Which bowing instrument is not used for accompaniment with Rabindra Sangeet?
(A) Esraj
(B) Dilruba
(C) Violin
(D) Sarengi
Ans: D
34. Which percussion instrument is generally used for accompaniment with Kirtan-Ang song?
(A) Anand Lahari
(B) Pakhwaj
(C) Sri Khol
(D) Mridang
Ans: C
35. ‘Saurasen Alias Aruneswar’ is a character in which dance-drama written by Rabindranath?
(A) Taser Desh
(B) Balmiki Pratibha
(C) Shapmochan
(D) Mayar Khela
Ans: C
36. Which song based dance-drama has the character of King Dasharath written by Tagore?
(A) Mayar Khela
(B) Kal Mrigaya
(C) Shap Mochan
(D) Chitrangada
Ans: B
37. Who was awarded ‘Doctor of Music’ from Oxford University among the following?
(A) Indira Devi Choudhurani
(B) Hemendranath Tagore
(C) Jotirindranath Tagore
(D) Sourindra Mohan Tagore
Ans: D
38. Who was the editor of ‘Tatvabodhini’ magazine?
(A) Radhika Prasad Goswami
(B) Kshitindranath Tagore
(C) Guru Prasad Mishra
(D) Satyendranath Tagore
Ans: B
39. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
(A) Pratidin Ami He Jiban Swami – Malkauns
(B) JibanJakhan Sukaye Jai – Jai Jawanti
(C) Jiban Maraner Simana Chhraye– Rupak
(D) Bipade More Raksha Karo– Jhampak
Ans: B
40. Who was the author of the book ‘Yantra Kshetra Deepika’?
(A) Kshetra Mohan Goswami
(B) Gopeswar Bandopadhya
(C) Sourindra Mohan Tagore
(D) Gyanendra Prasad Goswami
Ans: C
41. “Pushpa Vane Pushpa Nahi” song is based on which category?
(A) Puja
(B) Prem
(C) Vichitra
(D) Prakriti
Ans: B
42. ‘Aaji E Ananda Sandhya’ song is based on which raga?
(A) Bihag
(B) Bhairav
(C) Alahiya
(D) Purbi
Ans: D
43. ‘Mandire Mamo Ke Aasile’ song is based on which ‘Raga’ and ‘Tala’
(A) Asabari / Trital
(B) Yaman-Kalyan / Teora
(C) Adana / Ektal
(D) Alahiya Bilawal / Dadra
Ans: C
44. Match the following Rabindra Sangeet with their original Hindustani song:
List – I List – II
i. Hridayanandana vane I. Ayo Fagun
ii. Shunya Hathe Fhiri He II. UdataVandana Naba
iii. Sudha Sagar Tire III. Rum Jhum Barakhe
iv. VishwaVeenarabe IV. Nad Vidya Parabramha Ras
Codes:
i ii iii iv
(A) I III IV II
(B) II III I IV
(C) II I III IV
(D) II III IV I
Ans: B
45. The following Tagore songs are based on which category?
(i) Gram Chara Oi Ranga Matir Path;
(ii) Amra Nutam Joubaneri Dut;
(A) Prem
(B) Vichitra
(C) Prakriti
(D) Ragashryi
Ans: B
46. The following songs are under which category?
(i) Jaboi Ami Jaboi Ogo
(ii) Krishna Kali Ami Tarei Boli
(iii) Hriday Amar Nache re Aajike
(A) Raga based song
(B) Western music based song
(C) Children song
(D) Kavya Geeti
Ans: D
47. Which one among the following written by Tagore for children?
(A) Tomay Gaan Sonabo
(B) Aaj Bari Jhare
(C) Sara Jiban Dilo Alo
(D) Purano Sei Diner Katha
Ans: C
48. Which one is the original Hindustani Song of ‘Antare Jagicho’?
(A) Lagi More Thumak
(B) Tum Bin Kyese
(C) Balma Re Chunaria
(D) Kon Jogi Bhayo
Ans: D
49. Which song was composed by Tagore for the inauguration of ‘Sree Niketan’?
(A) Tumi Je Surer Agun Lagiye Dile
(B) Phire Chal Matir Tane
(C) Matri Mandir Punya Angan
(D) Chaligo, Chali go, Jai go chale
Ans: B
50. ‘Pratidin Ami, He Jiban Swami’ song is based on which ‘Raga’?
(A) Kafi-Kanada
(B) Kafi
(C) Malkauns
(D) Bhupali
Ans: A
(A) 1913
(B) 1919
(C) 1930
(D) 1929
Ans: D
2. Who composed the song ‘He Antaryami, Trahi....’?
(A) Rabindranath
(B) Dinendranath
(C) Jyotirindranath
(D) Hemendranath
Ans: C
3. Who was the editor of ‘National Paper’ magazine?
(A) Gopal Mitra
(B) Sukumar Roy
(C) Nabagopal Mitra
(D) Somendranath Tagore
Ans: C
4. Which one is the correct divisional structure for Ada-Chartal used by Tagore for his songs?
(A) 3 | 2 | 4 | 4
(B) 2 | 4 | 4 | 4
(C) 4 | 2 | 4 | 4
(D) 4 | 4 | 4 | 2
Ans: B
5. Pick up the odd one from the following lists:
(A) Jhampak / Ardha Jhaptal
(B) Teora / Tivra
(C) Dadra / Kashmiri Khemta
(D) Kaharwa / Rupak
Ans: D
6. How many Matras are in Choutal or Chartal?
(A) 12
(B) 14
(C) 16
(D) None of the above
Ans: A
7. ‘Nibira Ama Timir Hote’ song is based on which category?
(A) Puja
(B) Prakriti
(C) Swadesh
(D) Vichitra
Ans: B
8. The following song is based on which category?
‘Amar Mallika Vane’
(A) Prem
(B) Puja
(C) Prakriti
(D) Vichitra
Ans: C
9. The song ‘Tomar Khola Hawaye’ is based on which ‘Tala’?
(A) Dadra
(B) Sasthi
(C) Kaharwa
(D) Trital
Ans: C
10. Who also played veena along with singing from among the following artists?
(A) Shailajaranjan Majumdar
(B) Shantidev Ghosh
(C) Pankaj Kumar Mallick
(D) Anadi Kumar Dastidar
Ans: D
11. How many divisions are in Sur Fak Tal?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
Ans: D
12. How many ‘Fhak’ or ‘Khali’ is in Tibra Tal?
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) None of above
Ans: A
13. In accordance with the total number of matra, which ‘Rabindra Tala’ is similar to Hindustani tala ‘Rupak’?
(A) Jhampak
(B) ArdhaJhaptal
(C) Teora
(D) Ektal
Ans: C
14. How many songs were not composed by Tagore among the total 157 no. of songs in ‘Geetanjali’?
(A) 17
(B) 37
(C) 57
(D) 71
Ans: D
15. In the song ‘TomarAsime....’ which ‘Vivadi Swar’ is used to make this composition ‘Raga Bihag’?
(A) Komal Dhaivat
(B) Komal Nishad
(C) Tivra Madhyam
(D) Komal Gandhar
Ans: B
16. ‘Antaratara Antaratamo Tini Je....’ song is known as
(A) Rabindra Sangeet
(B) Kabya Sangeet
(C) Baul Sangeet
(D) Brahma Sangeet
Ans: D
17. Who received the title of ‘Rangraj’ & ‘Tanraj’?
(A) Gopeswar Bandopadhya
(B) Jadu Bhatt
(C) Ganga Narayan
(D) Vishnu Chakraborty
Ans: B
18. ‘Ami Chanchal He’ song is based on which ‘Tala’?
(A) Dadra
(B) Ektal
(C) Rupak
(D) Teora
Ans: A
19. ‘Ada-Khemta’ tala has the following characters:
(A) 3 Talis & no Khali
(B) 3 Talis & 1 Khali
(C) 3 Talis & 2 Khalis
(D) 4 Talis & 0 Khali
Ans: B
20. How many divisions are in ‘Naba Taal’?
(A) 5
(B) 4
(C) 3
(D) 2
Ans: B
21. ‘Jat’ tal is divided into how many divisions?
(A) 6
(B) 7
(C) 8
(D) 10
Ans: C
22. ‘Ore Natan Yuger Bhore’ song was composed to celebrate which occasion?
(A) Holi
(B) Basant Utsav
(C) Varsha Utsav
(D) Bengali New Year
Ans: D
23. ‘Aaji Subho Dine’ song is based on which ‘Tala’?
(A) Sur Fak Tal
(B) Kaharwa
(C) Jhaptal
(D) Talferta
Ans: D
24. ‘Ei Udasi Howar Pathe’ song is based on which category?
(A) Prakriti
(B) Prem
(C) Tappa
(D) Vichitra
Ans: B
25. ‘Aaji Praname Tomare’ song is based on which ‘Tala’?
(A) Sasthi
(B) Choutal
(C) Trital
(D) Dadra
Ans: A
26. In which book, all writings of Tagore is compiled?
(A) Vishwa Veena
(B) Sangeet Chinta
(C) Kalantar
(D) Tatvabodhini
Ans: B
27. Last song composed by Tagore was
(A) Tumi to seijabeichole
(B) O he jeebanballav
(C) Deep nibhegechemomo
(D) Oei Mahamanab Ase
Ans: D
28. ‘Bhenge Mor Gharer Chabi’ song is based on which category?
(A) Kirtan
(B) Baul
(C) Swadesh
(D) Sari Gaan
Ans: B
29. ‘Bajao-re Mohan Banshi’ song is from which Kavya Geeti of Tagore?
(A) Balaka
(B) Manasi
(C) Ritu-rang
(D) Bhanu Singher Padavali
Ans: D
30. ‘Hriday Amar Nache-re Ajike’ song is included in which ‘Kabya Granth’?
(A) Chitra
(B) Kalpana
(C) Kshanika
(D) Kheya
Ans: C
31. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
(A) E Sudhu Alas Maya – Kodi O Komal
(B) Marana Re Tuhu Mamo Shyam Saman– Utsarg
(C) Oi Ase Oi Ati Bhairav Harashe– Manasi
(D) Jaboi Ami Jaboi– Balaka
Ans: A
32. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(A) Sakhi Bhabana Kahare Bole – Ektal
(B) Aaj Jyotsna Rate Sobai– Jhaptal
(C) Aro Aro Prabhu– Khemta
(D) A Parobase Rabe Kehai– Madhyaman
Ans: B
33. Which bowing instrument is not used for accompaniment with Rabindra Sangeet?
(A) Esraj
(B) Dilruba
(C) Violin
(D) Sarengi
Ans: D
34. Which percussion instrument is generally used for accompaniment with Kirtan-Ang song?
(A) Anand Lahari
(B) Pakhwaj
(C) Sri Khol
(D) Mridang
Ans: C
35. ‘Saurasen Alias Aruneswar’ is a character in which dance-drama written by Rabindranath?
(A) Taser Desh
(B) Balmiki Pratibha
(C) Shapmochan
(D) Mayar Khela
Ans: C
36. Which song based dance-drama has the character of King Dasharath written by Tagore?
(A) Mayar Khela
(B) Kal Mrigaya
(C) Shap Mochan
(D) Chitrangada
Ans: B
37. Who was awarded ‘Doctor of Music’ from Oxford University among the following?
(A) Indira Devi Choudhurani
(B) Hemendranath Tagore
(C) Jotirindranath Tagore
(D) Sourindra Mohan Tagore
Ans: D
38. Who was the editor of ‘Tatvabodhini’ magazine?
(A) Radhika Prasad Goswami
(B) Kshitindranath Tagore
(C) Guru Prasad Mishra
(D) Satyendranath Tagore
Ans: B
39. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
(A) Pratidin Ami He Jiban Swami – Malkauns
(B) JibanJakhan Sukaye Jai – Jai Jawanti
(C) Jiban Maraner Simana Chhraye– Rupak
(D) Bipade More Raksha Karo– Jhampak
Ans: B
40. Who was the author of the book ‘Yantra Kshetra Deepika’?
(A) Kshetra Mohan Goswami
(B) Gopeswar Bandopadhya
(C) Sourindra Mohan Tagore
(D) Gyanendra Prasad Goswami
Ans: C
41. “Pushpa Vane Pushpa Nahi” song is based on which category?
(A) Puja
(B) Prem
(C) Vichitra
(D) Prakriti
Ans: B
42. ‘Aaji E Ananda Sandhya’ song is based on which raga?
(A) Bihag
(B) Bhairav
(C) Alahiya
(D) Purbi
Ans: D
43. ‘Mandire Mamo Ke Aasile’ song is based on which ‘Raga’ and ‘Tala’
(A) Asabari / Trital
(B) Yaman-Kalyan / Teora
(C) Adana / Ektal
(D) Alahiya Bilawal / Dadra
Ans: C
44. Match the following Rabindra Sangeet with their original Hindustani song:
List – I List – II
i. Hridayanandana vane I. Ayo Fagun
ii. Shunya Hathe Fhiri He II. UdataVandana Naba
iii. Sudha Sagar Tire III. Rum Jhum Barakhe
iv. VishwaVeenarabe IV. Nad Vidya Parabramha Ras
Codes:
i ii iii iv
(A) I III IV II
(B) II III I IV
(C) II I III IV
(D) II III IV I
Ans: B
45. The following Tagore songs are based on which category?
(i) Gram Chara Oi Ranga Matir Path;
(ii) Amra Nutam Joubaneri Dut;
(A) Prem
(B) Vichitra
(C) Prakriti
(D) Ragashryi
Ans: B
46. The following songs are under which category?
(i) Jaboi Ami Jaboi Ogo
(ii) Krishna Kali Ami Tarei Boli
(iii) Hriday Amar Nache re Aajike
(A) Raga based song
(B) Western music based song
(C) Children song
(D) Kavya Geeti
Ans: D
47. Which one among the following written by Tagore for children?
(A) Tomay Gaan Sonabo
(B) Aaj Bari Jhare
(C) Sara Jiban Dilo Alo
(D) Purano Sei Diner Katha
Ans: C
48. Which one is the original Hindustani Song of ‘Antare Jagicho’?
(A) Lagi More Thumak
(B) Tum Bin Kyese
(C) Balma Re Chunaria
(D) Kon Jogi Bhayo
Ans: D
49. Which song was composed by Tagore for the inauguration of ‘Sree Niketan’?
(A) Tumi Je Surer Agun Lagiye Dile
(B) Phire Chal Matir Tane
(C) Matri Mandir Punya Angan
(D) Chaligo, Chali go, Jai go chale
Ans: B
50. ‘Pratidin Ami, He Jiban Swami’ song is based on which ‘Raga’?
(A) Kafi-Kanada
(B) Kafi
(C) Malkauns
(D) Bhupali
Ans: A
51. Which Rabindra Sangeet is composed in Raga Malkauns?
(A) A parobase Rabe ke
(B) Anondodhara Bahiche Bhuwane
(C) Anando Loke Mangaloke
(D) Alo amar aalo ogo
Ans: B
52. In which year was the school started in Santiniketan?
(A) 1895
(B) 1901
(C) 1930
(D) 1940
Ans: B
53. Which classical vocal style is influenced Rabindranath Tagore mostly?
(A) Drupad
(B) Dhamar
(C) Tappa
(D) Khyal
Ans: A
54. Which taal is founded by Rabindranath Tagore?
(A) Jhaptal
(B) Dadra
(C) Rupkara
(D) Teentaal
Ans: C
55. Which song is not composed in Shasthi Taal?
(A) Aei lobhinu sango tabo
(B) Je dhuvopado diyecho badhi
(C) Aamare jodi jagale aasinath
(D) Kapichhe deholata
Ans: D
56. Select the correct pair from the following:
(A) Pranchaychokhhunachay– Prakriti
(B) Prangane more shirishshakhay– Bichitra
(C) Meghbolechhejabojabo– Swadesh
(D) Ami bhoykorbona – Puja
Ans: B
57. Which is not a drupadang composition of Rabindranath Thakur?
(A) Bani Tabo Dhaye
(B) Shubro Aasone Birajo
(C) Nibiro Ghano Aadhare
(D) Kotha Je Odhao
Ans: D
58. Which song is not included in the “Vichitra Paryaye” section of Rabindra Sangeet?
(A) Tomar holo suru, amar holo sara
(B) Sudhu jaoya aaso, sudhu srote bhasa
(C) Anander e sagor hote asechhe aj baan
(D) Amar mon mane na dino rajoni
Ans: D
59. Which set is correct for the song “Tomare e Koriaachhi Jibaner Dhurvotara”?
(A) Prem, Jhaptal
(B) Puja, Jhaptal
(C) Swadeshi, Ektal
(D) Prem, Tiwra
Ans: A
60. What is name of Rabindranath Thakur’s wife?
(A) Mrinalini
(B) Soudamini
(C) Indira
(D) Kadambini
Ans: A
61. Which song is not included in the ‘Hemanta Parayaye’ of Rabindra Sangeet?
(A) Haye Hemanto Lakhi
(B) Himero Rate Aue Gagane
(C) Sedin Amaye Bolechhile
(D) Tomaro Asime Prano Mano Laye
Ans: D
62. Which song is not included in the Prem Parayaye of Rabindra Sangeet ?
(A) Bhalobese Shokhi Nrivite Jotone
(B) Amar Jibanpatro Ujjaliya Malhuri Korechho Dan
(C) Swapan Parer Dak Sunechhi
(D) Amar Parano Jaha Chaye
Ans: C
63. Which song is not included in Bhanu Singh Padawali written by Rabindranath Thakure?
(A) Gahan kusum kunja majhe
(B) Sunal sunal balika
(C) Bajo re basuri bajo
(D) Maran re tuhu mamo shyam saman
Ans: C
64. Which song is not a Dhamarango Rabindra Sangeet?
(A) Haroshe jage aaji
(B) Hiya kapichhe sukhe ki dukhe
(C) Pathe chale jete jete
(D) Jage nath jyotsna rate
Ans: C
65. Raag Yaman Kalyan based on Rabindra Sangeet “Mahaviswe Mahakashe Mahakalo Majhe” iscomposed in
(A) Choutal
(B) Tiwra Taal
(C) Teen Taal
(D) Dhamar Taal
Ans: B
66. Which Rabindra Sangeet is not included in Kirtan style?
(A) Ohe Jibano Ballavo
(B) Jibaner Akul Okul Dukul Bahe Jaye
(C) Basante Ki Sudhu Kebal Phota Phuler Mela
(D) Jago Mangalo Loke
Ans: D
67. Which Rabindra Sangeet is based on Western Music?
(A) Tomar Nam Janina
(B) Phule Phule Dhole Dhole
(C) Ami Jenesune Bish Korechhi Pan
(D) Jodi Jantem
Ans: B
68. Debendranath Thakur gave his son Rabindranath Thakur a five hundred rupees cheque for his singing
(A) Nayan Tomare Paye naDekhite
(B) Ami Marer Sagar Par Korechhi
(C) Hriday Nandan Bane
(D) O Amar Chander Aalo
Ans: A
69. The character Uttiya is in which Rabindranath’s Dance drama
(A) Chandalika
(B) Shyama
(C) Chitrangada
(D) Shapmochan
Ans: B
70. The character Amar is in which Rabindranath’s Gitinatya
(A) Balmiki Pratibha
(B) Mayar Khela
(C) Kalmrigaya
(D) Natir Puja
Ans: B
71. In which of song Rabindranath use taalpherta?
(A) Hey nirupama
(B) Gahane ghan bane
(C) Vani tabo dhaye
(D) Ek mone tor ektarate
Ans: A
72. Identify the raga and taal of the song “Subro Aasone Brirajo”
(A) Bhairavi, Jhaptaal
(B) Yaman Teentaal
(C) Bhairav Sultaal
(D) Hamir Chartaal
Ans: C
73. Identify the Philosophical theme behind the creation of Natir Puja?
(A) Jain
(B) Bhoudhya
(C) Hindu
(D) Muslim
Ans: B
74. What according to Ravindranath Tagore the relation of Vani and Sur is
(A) Ardhanariswar
(B) Radha krishna
(C) Nar Narayan
(D) Shivshakti
Ans: A
75. Tagore compose the song for his death ceremony
(A) Samukhe Shanti Paravar
(B) Maron Sagar Pare Tomar
(C) Kenore aie duwar tuku
(D) Ke jaye amritapath yatri
Ans: A
76. Which of the following songs is based on ‘Baul’?
(A) Aabareshechheashadh
(B) Keno jamininajetejagalena
(C) Aamarhiarmajhelukiechhile
(D) Anandalokemangalaloke
Ans: C
77. Select the correct pair from the following:
(A) Kadambari Devi Debendranath’s mother
(B) Gyanadanandini Devi Dwarkanath’s wife
(C) Sarada Devi Rabindranath’s mother
(D) Sarala Devi Satyendranath’s wife
Ans: C
78. Select the correct pair from the following:
(A) Aamaretumiasheshkorecho– Prem
(B) Tumikemonkoregaankoroheygooni– Pujo
(C) Aamarjeevan-patrauchhalya – Bichitra
(D) Dinguli more shonarkhanchay– Prem
Ans: B
79. The song ‘gram chhadaoirangamateer path’ belongs to the thematic category called
(A) Pujo
(B) Vichitra
(C) Prem
(D) Swadesh
Ans: B
80. In which language were the lyrics of ‘Bhanusingher Padavali’ written?
(A) Hindi
(B) Bangla
(C) Nepali
(D) Maithili
Ans: D
81. Which country has declared the composition of Tagore as the National Anthem?
(A) Sri Lanka
(B) Bangladesh
(C) Bhutan
(D) Nepal
Ans: B
82. During which time/hour of the day is raag ‘Sohini’ sung?
(A) At dawn
(B) After 1.30 pm
(C) In the forenoon
(D) At midnight
Ans: B
83. The song ‘Shangangaganeyghorghanaghata’ is from
(A) Bhanusingher Padavali
(B) Mayar Khela
(C) Valmiki Pratibha
(D) Chandalika
Ans: A
84. The song ‘Lajja ! Chhi Chhi Lajja’ is from
(A) Mayar Khela
(B) Chitrangada
(C) Chandalika
(D) Bhanusingher Padavali
Ans: C
85. When was Tagore awarded the Nobel Prize?
(A) 1901
(B) 1915
(C) 1913
(D) 1941
Ans: C
86. When was the reading of Tagore’s lecture ‘Crisis in Civilization’ carried out?
(A) 1940
(B) 1918
(C) 1923
(D) 1941
Ans: D
87. Who was responsible for introducing ‘Tappa’ to Bengali music?
(A) Madhusudan Kinnar
(B) Abanindranath Tagore
(C) Ramnidhi Gupta
(D) Surendranath Tagore
Ans: C
88. Select the correct pair from the following:
(A) Andhajanedehoaalo, mritajane – Brahma sangeet
(B) Aamaderjatraholoshuru– Prem
(C) Path diyekejaigocholey– Vichitra
(D) Ogonadi, aponbegepagal-para– Puja
Ans: A
89. In which year was Rabindranath Tagore knighted?
(A) 1901
(B) 1919
(C) 1913
(D) 1915
Ans: D
90. In which year was Doctorate degree conferred on Tagore by Oxford University?
(A) 1938
(B) 1940
(C) 1941
(D) 1930
Ans: B
91. Which of the following is a Rabindra Baul Song?
(A) Alokkusumnadiyo
(B) Amaderjatraholoshuru
(C) Ami tareikhoonjebedai
(D) Aajibijongharenishitrate
Ans: C
92. To which thematic category does the song ‘Aajibasantajagratadware’ belong?
(A) Bichitra
(B) Puja
(C) Swadesh
(D) Prakriti
Ans: D
93. The song ‘Shubha Karmapathedharonirbhayagaan’ is based on
(A) Thumri Tal
(B) Beh, Choutal
(C) Kirtan
(D) Desh, Ektala
Ans: A
94. In which year was the formal foundation of Viswa Bharati laid?
(A) 1930
(B) 1919
(C) 1918
(D) 1913
Ans: C
95. What was the main objective of establishing ‘Viswa Bharati’?
(A) Study of Science and Technology
(B) Study of Commerce
(C) Study of Indian Music &Painting
(D) Study of Humanities
Ans: C
96. The song ‘Puranoshei diner Katha’ was influenced by
(A) Carnatic music
(B) Western music
(C) Bengalee music
(D) Chinese music
Ans: B
97. The song ‘aamarsakalrosherdhara’ belongs to the category
(A) Prakriti
(B) Bichitra
(C) Swadesh
(D) Puja
Ans: D
98. Which song is not included in Bichitra Paryaye?
(A) Jaboe Ami Jaboe
(B) Dur Deshi Oei Rakhal Chhele
(C) Ogo Nadi Apan Bege
(D) Klanti Amar Khama Karo Prabhu
Ans: D
99. Which song is composed by Rabindranath accordingly a gat based on Raga Desh?
(A) Aso Shymolo Suodoro
(B) Bajilo Kahar Vina
(C) Biroso Din, Birola kaj
(D) Kato Katha Tare
Ans: A
100. Which song is used in the Basantosav Procession at Shantiniketan?
(A) Ore Grihorasi
(B) Aji Dhaner Khete
(C) Hey, Chironutan
(D) Duyare Dao More Rakhiya
Ans: A
(A) A parobase Rabe ke
(B) Anondodhara Bahiche Bhuwane
(C) Anando Loke Mangaloke
(D) Alo amar aalo ogo
Ans: B
52. In which year was the school started in Santiniketan?
(A) 1895
(B) 1901
(C) 1930
(D) 1940
Ans: B
53. Which classical vocal style is influenced Rabindranath Tagore mostly?
(A) Drupad
(B) Dhamar
(C) Tappa
(D) Khyal
Ans: A
54. Which taal is founded by Rabindranath Tagore?
(A) Jhaptal
(B) Dadra
(C) Rupkara
(D) Teentaal
Ans: C
55. Which song is not composed in Shasthi Taal?
(A) Aei lobhinu sango tabo
(B) Je dhuvopado diyecho badhi
(C) Aamare jodi jagale aasinath
(D) Kapichhe deholata
Ans: D
56. Select the correct pair from the following:
(A) Pranchaychokhhunachay– Prakriti
(B) Prangane more shirishshakhay– Bichitra
(C) Meghbolechhejabojabo– Swadesh
(D) Ami bhoykorbona – Puja
Ans: B
57. Which is not a drupadang composition of Rabindranath Thakur?
(A) Bani Tabo Dhaye
(B) Shubro Aasone Birajo
(C) Nibiro Ghano Aadhare
(D) Kotha Je Odhao
Ans: D
58. Which song is not included in the “Vichitra Paryaye” section of Rabindra Sangeet?
(A) Tomar holo suru, amar holo sara
(B) Sudhu jaoya aaso, sudhu srote bhasa
(C) Anander e sagor hote asechhe aj baan
(D) Amar mon mane na dino rajoni
Ans: D
59. Which set is correct for the song “Tomare e Koriaachhi Jibaner Dhurvotara”?
(A) Prem, Jhaptal
(B) Puja, Jhaptal
(C) Swadeshi, Ektal
(D) Prem, Tiwra
Ans: A
60. What is name of Rabindranath Thakur’s wife?
(A) Mrinalini
(B) Soudamini
(C) Indira
(D) Kadambini
Ans: A
61. Which song is not included in the ‘Hemanta Parayaye’ of Rabindra Sangeet?
(A) Haye Hemanto Lakhi
(B) Himero Rate Aue Gagane
(C) Sedin Amaye Bolechhile
(D) Tomaro Asime Prano Mano Laye
Ans: D
62. Which song is not included in the Prem Parayaye of Rabindra Sangeet ?
(A) Bhalobese Shokhi Nrivite Jotone
(B) Amar Jibanpatro Ujjaliya Malhuri Korechho Dan
(C) Swapan Parer Dak Sunechhi
(D) Amar Parano Jaha Chaye
Ans: C
63. Which song is not included in Bhanu Singh Padawali written by Rabindranath Thakure?
(A) Gahan kusum kunja majhe
(B) Sunal sunal balika
(C) Bajo re basuri bajo
(D) Maran re tuhu mamo shyam saman
Ans: C
64. Which song is not a Dhamarango Rabindra Sangeet?
(A) Haroshe jage aaji
(B) Hiya kapichhe sukhe ki dukhe
(C) Pathe chale jete jete
(D) Jage nath jyotsna rate
Ans: C
65. Raag Yaman Kalyan based on Rabindra Sangeet “Mahaviswe Mahakashe Mahakalo Majhe” iscomposed in
(A) Choutal
(B) Tiwra Taal
(C) Teen Taal
(D) Dhamar Taal
Ans: B
66. Which Rabindra Sangeet is not included in Kirtan style?
(A) Ohe Jibano Ballavo
(B) Jibaner Akul Okul Dukul Bahe Jaye
(C) Basante Ki Sudhu Kebal Phota Phuler Mela
(D) Jago Mangalo Loke
Ans: D
67. Which Rabindra Sangeet is based on Western Music?
(A) Tomar Nam Janina
(B) Phule Phule Dhole Dhole
(C) Ami Jenesune Bish Korechhi Pan
(D) Jodi Jantem
Ans: B
68. Debendranath Thakur gave his son Rabindranath Thakur a five hundred rupees cheque for his singing
(A) Nayan Tomare Paye naDekhite
(B) Ami Marer Sagar Par Korechhi
(C) Hriday Nandan Bane
(D) O Amar Chander Aalo
Ans: A
69. The character Uttiya is in which Rabindranath’s Dance drama
(A) Chandalika
(B) Shyama
(C) Chitrangada
(D) Shapmochan
Ans: B
70. The character Amar is in which Rabindranath’s Gitinatya
(A) Balmiki Pratibha
(B) Mayar Khela
(C) Kalmrigaya
(D) Natir Puja
Ans: B
71. In which of song Rabindranath use taalpherta?
(A) Hey nirupama
(B) Gahane ghan bane
(C) Vani tabo dhaye
(D) Ek mone tor ektarate
Ans: A
72. Identify the raga and taal of the song “Subro Aasone Brirajo”
(A) Bhairavi, Jhaptaal
(B) Yaman Teentaal
(C) Bhairav Sultaal
(D) Hamir Chartaal
Ans: C
73. Identify the Philosophical theme behind the creation of Natir Puja?
(A) Jain
(B) Bhoudhya
(C) Hindu
(D) Muslim
Ans: B
74. What according to Ravindranath Tagore the relation of Vani and Sur is
(A) Ardhanariswar
(B) Radha krishna
(C) Nar Narayan
(D) Shivshakti
Ans: A
75. Tagore compose the song for his death ceremony
(A) Samukhe Shanti Paravar
(B) Maron Sagar Pare Tomar
(C) Kenore aie duwar tuku
(D) Ke jaye amritapath yatri
Ans: A
76. Which of the following songs is based on ‘Baul’?
(A) Aabareshechheashadh
(B) Keno jamininajetejagalena
(C) Aamarhiarmajhelukiechhile
(D) Anandalokemangalaloke
Ans: C
77. Select the correct pair from the following:
(A) Kadambari Devi Debendranath’s mother
(B) Gyanadanandini Devi Dwarkanath’s wife
(C) Sarada Devi Rabindranath’s mother
(D) Sarala Devi Satyendranath’s wife
Ans: C
78. Select the correct pair from the following:
(A) Aamaretumiasheshkorecho– Prem
(B) Tumikemonkoregaankoroheygooni– Pujo
(C) Aamarjeevan-patrauchhalya – Bichitra
(D) Dinguli more shonarkhanchay– Prem
Ans: B
79. The song ‘gram chhadaoirangamateer path’ belongs to the thematic category called
(A) Pujo
(B) Vichitra
(C) Prem
(D) Swadesh
Ans: B
80. In which language were the lyrics of ‘Bhanusingher Padavali’ written?
(A) Hindi
(B) Bangla
(C) Nepali
(D) Maithili
Ans: D
81. Which country has declared the composition of Tagore as the National Anthem?
(A) Sri Lanka
(B) Bangladesh
(C) Bhutan
(D) Nepal
Ans: B
82. During which time/hour of the day is raag ‘Sohini’ sung?
(A) At dawn
(B) After 1.30 pm
(C) In the forenoon
(D) At midnight
Ans: B
83. The song ‘Shangangaganeyghorghanaghata’ is from
(A) Bhanusingher Padavali
(B) Mayar Khela
(C) Valmiki Pratibha
(D) Chandalika
Ans: A
84. The song ‘Lajja ! Chhi Chhi Lajja’ is from
(A) Mayar Khela
(B) Chitrangada
(C) Chandalika
(D) Bhanusingher Padavali
Ans: C
85. When was Tagore awarded the Nobel Prize?
(A) 1901
(B) 1915
(C) 1913
(D) 1941
Ans: C
86. When was the reading of Tagore’s lecture ‘Crisis in Civilization’ carried out?
(A) 1940
(B) 1918
(C) 1923
(D) 1941
Ans: D
87. Who was responsible for introducing ‘Tappa’ to Bengali music?
(A) Madhusudan Kinnar
(B) Abanindranath Tagore
(C) Ramnidhi Gupta
(D) Surendranath Tagore
Ans: C
88. Select the correct pair from the following:
(A) Andhajanedehoaalo, mritajane – Brahma sangeet
(B) Aamaderjatraholoshuru– Prem
(C) Path diyekejaigocholey– Vichitra
(D) Ogonadi, aponbegepagal-para– Puja
Ans: A
89. In which year was Rabindranath Tagore knighted?
(A) 1901
(B) 1919
(C) 1913
(D) 1915
Ans: D
90. In which year was Doctorate degree conferred on Tagore by Oxford University?
(A) 1938
(B) 1940
(C) 1941
(D) 1930
Ans: B
91. Which of the following is a Rabindra Baul Song?
(A) Alokkusumnadiyo
(B) Amaderjatraholoshuru
(C) Ami tareikhoonjebedai
(D) Aajibijongharenishitrate
Ans: C
92. To which thematic category does the song ‘Aajibasantajagratadware’ belong?
(A) Bichitra
(B) Puja
(C) Swadesh
(D) Prakriti
Ans: D
93. The song ‘Shubha Karmapathedharonirbhayagaan’ is based on
(A) Thumri Tal
(B) Beh, Choutal
(C) Kirtan
(D) Desh, Ektala
Ans: A
94. In which year was the formal foundation of Viswa Bharati laid?
(A) 1930
(B) 1919
(C) 1918
(D) 1913
Ans: C
95. What was the main objective of establishing ‘Viswa Bharati’?
(A) Study of Science and Technology
(B) Study of Commerce
(C) Study of Indian Music &Painting
(D) Study of Humanities
Ans: C
96. The song ‘Puranoshei diner Katha’ was influenced by
(A) Carnatic music
(B) Western music
(C) Bengalee music
(D) Chinese music
Ans: B
97. The song ‘aamarsakalrosherdhara’ belongs to the category
(A) Prakriti
(B) Bichitra
(C) Swadesh
(D) Puja
Ans: D
98. Which song is not included in Bichitra Paryaye?
(A) Jaboe Ami Jaboe
(B) Dur Deshi Oei Rakhal Chhele
(C) Ogo Nadi Apan Bege
(D) Klanti Amar Khama Karo Prabhu
Ans: D
99. Which song is composed by Rabindranath accordingly a gat based on Raga Desh?
(A) Aso Shymolo Suodoro
(B) Bajilo Kahar Vina
(C) Biroso Din, Birola kaj
(D) Kato Katha Tare
Ans: A
100. Which song is used in the Basantosav Procession at Shantiniketan?
(A) Ore Grihorasi
(B) Aji Dhaner Khete
(C) Hey, Chironutan
(D) Duyare Dao More Rakhiya
Ans: A