RABINDRA SANGEET
RABINDRA SANGEET MCQs
1. ‘Shaono Gagane Ghor Ghana Ghata’ – song is from which Dance-Drama written by Tagore?
(A) Shyama
(B) Bhanu Singher Padavali
(C) Chandalika
(D) Tasser Desh
Ans: B
2. Match the following:
List – I List – II
I. Nishitha Sayane, Prabhu Kheliche 1. Puja
II. Naba Anande Jage 2. Prem
III. Tumi Kon Kananer Phul 3. Ragashrayi
IV. Gram Chara Oyi, Ranga Matir Path 4. Bhatiyali
Codes:
I II III IV
(A) 1 3 2 4
(B) 3 1 2 4
(C) 2 1 3 4
(D) 3 2 4 1
Ans: B
3. Jadu Bhatt was an expert of which instrument apart from Singing?
(A) Veena
(B) Sarangi
(C) Tabla
(D) Pakhawaj
Ans: D
4. Śa, Ré, Gá, Má – sign of ‘Akar Mat ik Swarlipi’ system denotes which of the following?
(A) Komal Swar
(B) Mandra Saptak Swar
(C) Tar Saptak Swar
(D) Madhya Saptak Swar
Ans: C
5. Which one is the symbol of ‘one Matra’ as per ‘Akar Matrik Swarlipi’?
(A) |
(B) Y
(C) :
(D) {
Ans: B
6. Which song was composed by Rabindranath following Raga Ashavari?
(A) Tumi Sandhyar Megha Mala
(B) Aaj Bari Jhare
(C) Anek Diyecho Nath
(D) Sada Thako Anande
Ans: C
7. Which song was composed by Rabindranath following Carnatic song ‘Purna Chandranane’?
(A) Aaji Subhodine
(B) Tumi Kichho Diye Jao
(C) Baje Karun Sure
(D) Eso he Grihadevata
Ans: A
8. Radhika Prasad Goswami was an expert of which style of vocal tradition?
(A) Bengali Folk music
(B) Baul
(C) Khyal
(D) Dhrupad
Ans: D
9. Radhika Prasad Goswami sung which composition of Rabindranath in Gramaphone record?
(A) Bimalo Anande Jagore
(B) Baje Karun Sure
(C) Anandaloke Mangalaloke
(D) Amar Matha Nata Kore
Ans: A
10. The following songs are from which category of Rabindra Sangeet?
1. Amar Ange Ange
2. O Dekha Diye Chole Gelo
3. Keteche Ekela Birohero Bela
(A) Prakiti
(B) Puja
(C) Prem
(D) Anushthanik
Ans: C
11. ‘Subhro Aasane Birajo’ song is based on which Tal?
(A) Chautal
(B) Ada-chautal
(C) Jat Tal
(D) Sur-fak Tal
Ans: B
12. Ravindranath converted his story ‘Parishodh’ into a famous dancedrama which is called as
(A) Mayar khela
(B) Shyama
(C) Bhanu Singher Padabali
(D) Valmiki Pratibha
Ans: B
13. In which year ‘Vishwabharti’ was declared as a Central University?
(A) 1950
(B) 1951
(C) 1921
(D) 1927
Ans: B
14. Who authored the book ‘Yantra Kosh’?
(A) Jotirindranath Tagore
(B) Dinendranath Tagore
(C) Hemendranath Tagore
(D) Sourindra Mohan Tagore
Ans: D
15. Who was the ‘Acharya’ of ‘Vishwabharati’ after the death of Rabindranath?
(A) Somendranath
(B) Hemendranath
(C) Abanindranath
(D) Sarojini Naidu
Ans: C
16. Who created ‘Danda-Matrik Swarlipi’ system?
(A) Kshetra Mohan Goswami
(B) Radhika Prasad Goswami
(C) Sourindra Mohan Tagore
(D) Kali Prasanna Bandopadhyay
Ans: A
17. Which song was composed by Rabindranath on the occasion of his birthday?
(A) Ananda Dhara Bohiche Bhubane
(B) Aaj Jyotshna Rate
(C) Tahare Aarati Kare
(D) He Nutan Dekha Dik Bar Bar
Ans: D
18. Which song was composed by Rabindranath as inaugural song?
(A) Eso He Griha Debata
(B) Matri Mandir Punya Angan
(C) Sobare Kori Ahowan
(D) Phire Chal Matir Tane
Ans: C
19. The song ‘Tahare Aarati Kare Chandra’ is based on which Tal?
(A) Dadra
(B) Teental
(C) Ada Chautal
(D) Chautal
Ans: D
20. Which song is based on ‘Dadra Tal’ among the following?
(A) Pramode Dhaliya Dinu Man
(B) Himer Rate Oi Gaganer Deepgulire
(C) Tumi Rabe Nirabe
(D) Nivrita Praner Debata
Ans: B
21. Who was the teacher of renowned Rabindra Sangeet Singers Kanika Bandopadhyay and Subinoy Roy?
(A) Sahana Devi
(B) Kanak Biswas
(C) Anadi Kumar Dastidar
(D) Shailaja Ranjan Majumdar
Ans: D
22. ‘Naba pancha Tal’ is in which of the following format?
(A) 4 + 2 + 2 + 4 + 4 + 2
(B) 2 + 2 + 2 + 4 + 4 + 4
(C) 2 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4
(D) 2 + 4 + 2 + 4 + 2 + 4
Ans: C
23. ‘Naba Tal’ is divided in how many divisions?
(A) 4 (such as 3 + 2 + 2 + 2)
(B) 3 (such as 3 + 3 + 3)
(C) 5 (such as 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1)
(D) 2 (such as 4 + 5)
Ans: A
24. Which of the following song was composed by Rabindranath following Western Composition?
(A) Pagla Haway Badal Dine
(B) Basante Phul Ganthlo
(C) Phule Phule Dhole Dhole
(D) Kato bar Bhebe Chinu
Ans: C
25. The song ‘Garaba Mama Horechho Prabhu’ based on which Tal?
(A) Teora
(B) Dhamar
(C) Jhampak
(D) Sur phank Tal
Ans: B
(A) Shyama
(B) Bhanu Singher Padavali
(C) Chandalika
(D) Tasser Desh
Ans: B
2. Match the following:
List – I List – II
I. Nishitha Sayane, Prabhu Kheliche 1. Puja
II. Naba Anande Jage 2. Prem
III. Tumi Kon Kananer Phul 3. Ragashrayi
IV. Gram Chara Oyi, Ranga Matir Path 4. Bhatiyali
Codes:
I II III IV
(A) 1 3 2 4
(B) 3 1 2 4
(C) 2 1 3 4
(D) 3 2 4 1
Ans: B
3. Jadu Bhatt was an expert of which instrument apart from Singing?
(A) Veena
(B) Sarangi
(C) Tabla
(D) Pakhawaj
Ans: D
4. Śa, Ré, Gá, Má – sign of ‘Akar Mat ik Swarlipi’ system denotes which of the following?
(A) Komal Swar
(B) Mandra Saptak Swar
(C) Tar Saptak Swar
(D) Madhya Saptak Swar
Ans: C
5. Which one is the symbol of ‘one Matra’ as per ‘Akar Matrik Swarlipi’?
(A) |
(B) Y
(C) :
(D) {
Ans: B
6. Which song was composed by Rabindranath following Raga Ashavari?
(A) Tumi Sandhyar Megha Mala
(B) Aaj Bari Jhare
(C) Anek Diyecho Nath
(D) Sada Thako Anande
Ans: C
7. Which song was composed by Rabindranath following Carnatic song ‘Purna Chandranane’?
(A) Aaji Subhodine
(B) Tumi Kichho Diye Jao
(C) Baje Karun Sure
(D) Eso he Grihadevata
Ans: A
8. Radhika Prasad Goswami was an expert of which style of vocal tradition?
(A) Bengali Folk music
(B) Baul
(C) Khyal
(D) Dhrupad
Ans: D
9. Radhika Prasad Goswami sung which composition of Rabindranath in Gramaphone record?
(A) Bimalo Anande Jagore
(B) Baje Karun Sure
(C) Anandaloke Mangalaloke
(D) Amar Matha Nata Kore
Ans: A
10. The following songs are from which category of Rabindra Sangeet?
1. Amar Ange Ange
2. O Dekha Diye Chole Gelo
3. Keteche Ekela Birohero Bela
(A) Prakiti
(B) Puja
(C) Prem
(D) Anushthanik
Ans: C
11. ‘Subhro Aasane Birajo’ song is based on which Tal?
(A) Chautal
(B) Ada-chautal
(C) Jat Tal
(D) Sur-fak Tal
Ans: B
12. Ravindranath converted his story ‘Parishodh’ into a famous dancedrama which is called as
(A) Mayar khela
(B) Shyama
(C) Bhanu Singher Padabali
(D) Valmiki Pratibha
Ans: B
13. In which year ‘Vishwabharti’ was declared as a Central University?
(A) 1950
(B) 1951
(C) 1921
(D) 1927
Ans: B
14. Who authored the book ‘Yantra Kosh’?
(A) Jotirindranath Tagore
(B) Dinendranath Tagore
(C) Hemendranath Tagore
(D) Sourindra Mohan Tagore
Ans: D
15. Who was the ‘Acharya’ of ‘Vishwabharati’ after the death of Rabindranath?
(A) Somendranath
(B) Hemendranath
(C) Abanindranath
(D) Sarojini Naidu
Ans: C
16. Who created ‘Danda-Matrik Swarlipi’ system?
(A) Kshetra Mohan Goswami
(B) Radhika Prasad Goswami
(C) Sourindra Mohan Tagore
(D) Kali Prasanna Bandopadhyay
Ans: A
17. Which song was composed by Rabindranath on the occasion of his birthday?
(A) Ananda Dhara Bohiche Bhubane
(B) Aaj Jyotshna Rate
(C) Tahare Aarati Kare
(D) He Nutan Dekha Dik Bar Bar
Ans: D
18. Which song was composed by Rabindranath as inaugural song?
(A) Eso He Griha Debata
(B) Matri Mandir Punya Angan
(C) Sobare Kori Ahowan
(D) Phire Chal Matir Tane
Ans: C
19. The song ‘Tahare Aarati Kare Chandra’ is based on which Tal?
(A) Dadra
(B) Teental
(C) Ada Chautal
(D) Chautal
Ans: D
20. Which song is based on ‘Dadra Tal’ among the following?
(A) Pramode Dhaliya Dinu Man
(B) Himer Rate Oi Gaganer Deepgulire
(C) Tumi Rabe Nirabe
(D) Nivrita Praner Debata
Ans: B
21. Who was the teacher of renowned Rabindra Sangeet Singers Kanika Bandopadhyay and Subinoy Roy?
(A) Sahana Devi
(B) Kanak Biswas
(C) Anadi Kumar Dastidar
(D) Shailaja Ranjan Majumdar
Ans: D
22. ‘Naba pancha Tal’ is in which of the following format?
(A) 4 + 2 + 2 + 4 + 4 + 2
(B) 2 + 2 + 2 + 4 + 4 + 4
(C) 2 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4
(D) 2 + 4 + 2 + 4 + 2 + 4
Ans: C
23. ‘Naba Tal’ is divided in how many divisions?
(A) 4 (such as 3 + 2 + 2 + 2)
(B) 3 (such as 3 + 3 + 3)
(C) 5 (such as 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1)
(D) 2 (such as 4 + 5)
Ans: A
24. Which of the following song was composed by Rabindranath following Western Composition?
(A) Pagla Haway Badal Dine
(B) Basante Phul Ganthlo
(C) Phule Phule Dhole Dhole
(D) Kato bar Bhebe Chinu
Ans: C
25. The song ‘Garaba Mama Horechho Prabhu’ based on which Tal?
(A) Teora
(B) Dhamar
(C) Jhampak
(D) Sur phank Tal
Ans: B
26. Which ‘Tal’ was created by Tagore in 3/2/3 divisions?
(A) Jhampak
(B) Khemta
(C) Rupak
(D) Rupakda
Ans: D
27. ‘Marana re, Tuhu mama Shyam Saman’ – song is from which opera?
(A) Valmiki Pratibha
(B) Bhanu Singher Padabali
(C) Kal Mrigaya
(D) Mayar Khela
Ans: B
28. To whom Tagore mentioned as ‘the curator of all of my songs’?
(A) Abanindranath
(B) Dwijendranath
(C) Dinendranath
(D) Sourindranath
Ans: C
29. Mention the style of the following Rabindra Sangeet Compositions:
‘Amar Mallika Bane’ …or ‘Sakhi Bahe Gelo Bela…..’
(A) Baul
(B) Lok Geet
(C) Kirtan
(D) Thumri
Ans: C
30. Which one of the following mishraraga was not created by Tagore for his composition?
(A) Kafi-Kanda
(B) Sohini-Kalingra
(C) Bhup-Kalyan
(D) Pilu-Barwa
Ans: C
31. Which type of singing influenced Tagore mostly in his compositions?
(A) Khyal
(B) Thumri
(C) Dhrupad
(D) Lok-Geet
Ans: C
32. ‘Tomar Geeti, Jagalo Smriti’ belongs to which category of Rabindra Sangeet?
(A) Prakriti
(B) Prem
(C) Puja
(D) Baul
Ans: B
33. Who was the author of the book ‘Rabindra-Smriti’?
(A) Amiya Tagore
(B) Sahana Devi
(C) Indira Devi Choudhurani
(D) Kanak Biswas
Ans: C
34. The following songs are based on which raga?
(i) Majhe Majhe Taba Dekha Pai
(ii) Achho Antare Chirodin
(iii) Bendhechho Premer
(iv) Pratidin Ami He
Codes:
(A) Gaud Mallhar
(B) Khamaj
(C) Kedara
(D) Kafi
Ans: D
35. The song ‘Simar Majhe Asim Tumi’ is based on which raga?
(A) Jai Jayanti
(B) Todi
(C) Chhayanat
(D) Paraj
Ans: C
36. The song ‘Aji Pranami Tomare…’ is based on which raga?
(A) Paraj
(B) Bibhas
(C) Bihagada
(D) Bhairavi
Ans: B
37. Which ‘Gharana’ or style of Hindustani vocal tradition influenced Tagore mostly in his compositions?
(A) Banaras Gharana
(B) Kirana Gharana
(C) Gwalior Gharana
(D) Vishnupur Gharana
Ans: D
38. Which ‘Prohibited note’ was used in his composition ‘Tomaro Ashime’ in raga ‘Bihag’ by Tagore?
(A) Komal ‘Re’
(B) Komal ‘Ga’
(C) Komal ‘Dha’
(D) Komal ‘Ni’
Ans: D
39. According to the Tagore, which one is the correct division for accompaniment with Rabindra Sangeet in ‘Ada-Chautal’?
(A) 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2
(B) 2 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 2
(C) 2 + 4 + 4 + 4
(D) 3 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 2
Ans: C
40. According to the Tagore, how many divisions are in Sur-faktal?
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 2
Ans: A
41. How many songs were not composed by Rabindranath in ‘Geetanjali’ out of a total 157 number of songs?
(A) 57
(B) 61
(C) 71
(D) 76
Ans: C
42. Which of the following is being used to play Esraj?
(A) Plectrum
(B) Java
(C) Stick
(D) Bow
Ans: D
43. Who used to make suitable lyrics to Jyotirindranath’s compositions other than Rabindranath?
(A) Nabo Gopal Mitra
(B) Akshay Choudhury
(C) Indira Devi
(D) Radhika Prasad Goswami
Ans: B
44. How many ‘Padas’ were included in ‘Bhanu Singher Padabali’?
(A) 42
(B) 32
(C) 22
(D) 18
Ans: C
45. Match the following Talas in terms of their total number of ‘Matra’:
I Ektal (i) Ada-Chautal
II Teental (ii) Khemta
III Jat Tal (iii) Madhyaman
IV Dhamar (iv) Rupakda
Codes:
I II III IV
(A) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(C) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(D) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
Ans: B
46. Who was felicitated by Rabindranath with the title ‘Swar Saraswati’?
(A) Jadu Bhatt
(B) Gyanendra Prasad Goswami
(C) Gopeswar Bandopadhayay
(D) Radhika Prasad Goswami
Ans: C
47. Who was the teacher of Sourindra Mohan Tagore and Kali Prasanna Bandopadhayay?
(A) Gyanendra Prasad Goswami
(B) Radhika Prasad Goswami
(C) Kshetra Mohan Goswami
(D) Girija Shankar Chakravarthy
Ans: C
48 ‘Tumi Sandhyar Megha Mala …’ song is based on which Tal?
(A) Ektal
(B) Kaharwa
(C) Kawali
(D) Teental
Ans: A
49. ‘Naba Anande Jago’ song is based on which raga?
(A) Todi
(B) Gurjari Todi
(C) Bhairavi
(D) Asavari
Ans: D
50. ‘He Mor Debata ...’ based on which Tal?
(A) Jhaptal
(B) Sur-faktal
(C) Teental
(D) Ektal
Ans: D
(A) Jhampak
(B) Khemta
(C) Rupak
(D) Rupakda
Ans: D
27. ‘Marana re, Tuhu mama Shyam Saman’ – song is from which opera?
(A) Valmiki Pratibha
(B) Bhanu Singher Padabali
(C) Kal Mrigaya
(D) Mayar Khela
Ans: B
28. To whom Tagore mentioned as ‘the curator of all of my songs’?
(A) Abanindranath
(B) Dwijendranath
(C) Dinendranath
(D) Sourindranath
Ans: C
29. Mention the style of the following Rabindra Sangeet Compositions:
‘Amar Mallika Bane’ …or ‘Sakhi Bahe Gelo Bela…..’
(A) Baul
(B) Lok Geet
(C) Kirtan
(D) Thumri
Ans: C
30. Which one of the following mishraraga was not created by Tagore for his composition?
(A) Kafi-Kanda
(B) Sohini-Kalingra
(C) Bhup-Kalyan
(D) Pilu-Barwa
Ans: C
31. Which type of singing influenced Tagore mostly in his compositions?
(A) Khyal
(B) Thumri
(C) Dhrupad
(D) Lok-Geet
Ans: C
32. ‘Tomar Geeti, Jagalo Smriti’ belongs to which category of Rabindra Sangeet?
(A) Prakriti
(B) Prem
(C) Puja
(D) Baul
Ans: B
33. Who was the author of the book ‘Rabindra-Smriti’?
(A) Amiya Tagore
(B) Sahana Devi
(C) Indira Devi Choudhurani
(D) Kanak Biswas
Ans: C
34. The following songs are based on which raga?
(i) Majhe Majhe Taba Dekha Pai
(ii) Achho Antare Chirodin
(iii) Bendhechho Premer
(iv) Pratidin Ami He
Codes:
(A) Gaud Mallhar
(B) Khamaj
(C) Kedara
(D) Kafi
Ans: D
35. The song ‘Simar Majhe Asim Tumi’ is based on which raga?
(A) Jai Jayanti
(B) Todi
(C) Chhayanat
(D) Paraj
Ans: C
36. The song ‘Aji Pranami Tomare…’ is based on which raga?
(A) Paraj
(B) Bibhas
(C) Bihagada
(D) Bhairavi
Ans: B
37. Which ‘Gharana’ or style of Hindustani vocal tradition influenced Tagore mostly in his compositions?
(A) Banaras Gharana
(B) Kirana Gharana
(C) Gwalior Gharana
(D) Vishnupur Gharana
Ans: D
38. Which ‘Prohibited note’ was used in his composition ‘Tomaro Ashime’ in raga ‘Bihag’ by Tagore?
(A) Komal ‘Re’
(B) Komal ‘Ga’
(C) Komal ‘Dha’
(D) Komal ‘Ni’
Ans: D
39. According to the Tagore, which one is the correct division for accompaniment with Rabindra Sangeet in ‘Ada-Chautal’?
(A) 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2
(B) 2 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 2
(C) 2 + 4 + 4 + 4
(D) 3 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 2
Ans: C
40. According to the Tagore, how many divisions are in Sur-faktal?
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 2
Ans: A
41. How many songs were not composed by Rabindranath in ‘Geetanjali’ out of a total 157 number of songs?
(A) 57
(B) 61
(C) 71
(D) 76
Ans: C
42. Which of the following is being used to play Esraj?
(A) Plectrum
(B) Java
(C) Stick
(D) Bow
Ans: D
43. Who used to make suitable lyrics to Jyotirindranath’s compositions other than Rabindranath?
(A) Nabo Gopal Mitra
(B) Akshay Choudhury
(C) Indira Devi
(D) Radhika Prasad Goswami
Ans: B
44. How many ‘Padas’ were included in ‘Bhanu Singher Padabali’?
(A) 42
(B) 32
(C) 22
(D) 18
Ans: C
45. Match the following Talas in terms of their total number of ‘Matra’:
I Ektal (i) Ada-Chautal
II Teental (ii) Khemta
III Jat Tal (iii) Madhyaman
IV Dhamar (iv) Rupakda
Codes:
I II III IV
(A) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(C) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(D) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
Ans: B
46. Who was felicitated by Rabindranath with the title ‘Swar Saraswati’?
(A) Jadu Bhatt
(B) Gyanendra Prasad Goswami
(C) Gopeswar Bandopadhayay
(D) Radhika Prasad Goswami
Ans: C
47. Who was the teacher of Sourindra Mohan Tagore and Kali Prasanna Bandopadhayay?
(A) Gyanendra Prasad Goswami
(B) Radhika Prasad Goswami
(C) Kshetra Mohan Goswami
(D) Girija Shankar Chakravarthy
Ans: C
48 ‘Tumi Sandhyar Megha Mala …’ song is based on which Tal?
(A) Ektal
(B) Kaharwa
(C) Kawali
(D) Teental
Ans: A
49. ‘Naba Anande Jago’ song is based on which raga?
(A) Todi
(B) Gurjari Todi
(C) Bhairavi
(D) Asavari
Ans: D
50. ‘He Mor Debata ...’ based on which Tal?
(A) Jhaptal
(B) Sur-faktal
(C) Teental
(D) Ektal
Ans: D
51. What are the Tagore songs that have adopted tunes from Hindustani classical music usually called?
(A) Bangla Kheyal
(B) Bhatiyali
(C) Raga based
(D) Baithaki Gaan
Ans: C
52. The song ‘Amar Praner Manus ache Prane’ has original tune from?
(A) Baul Song
(B) Kirtan
(C) Dhrupad
(D) Thumri
Ans: A
53. What is the Taal of Song ‘Ek Mone Tor Ektarate’?
(A) Ektaal
(B) Dadra
(C) Khemta
(D) Jat Taal
Ans: D
54. Match the following and select the correct combination from below:
List – I List – II
a. Aji Je Rajni Jaye 1. Chitra
b. Ekada Prate Kanjatale 2. Sonar Tori
c. Bhanga Deuler Debata 3. Mahua
d. Arokichhukan Na Hoy Bosiyo Pashe 4. Kalpana
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 2 1 4 3
(B) 1 3 2 4
(C) 2 3 1 4
(D) 1 2 4 3
Ans: A
55. Place the following in order and select the correct combination from the ‘codes’ below:
(i) Rabindranath
(ii) Jotirindranath
(iii) Dwijendranath
(iv) Rathindranath
Codes:
(A) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(B) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
(C) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
(D) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
Ans: D
56. In which book you can get all musical compositions by Tagore?
(A) Rabichaya
(B) Geetanjali
(C) Geetabitan
(D) Geeti Malya
Ans: C
57. ‘Aji Dakhino Pabane....’ song is based on which Mishra Raga?
(A) Pilu Barwa
(B) Yaman-Purbi
(C) Pancham-Sohini
(D) Bihag-Khamaj
Ans: C
58. In which Rabindra Dance-Drama, we find characters like ‘Ruitani & Hartani’?
(A) Valmiki Pratibha
(B) Taser Desh
(C) Mayar Khela
(D) Chandalika
Ans: B
59. Which song is based on Jhaptal among the following list?
(A) Amar Prane Govir Gopan
(B) Aachho Antare Chirodin
(C) Tabu Mane Rekho
(D) Tomari Koriyachhi Jiboner Dhruvatara
Ans: D
60. ‘Maha Vishwe, Mahakashe....’ song based on which Tal?
(A) Teora
(B) Rupak
(C) Kaharwa
(D) Dadra
Ans: A
61. As per ‘Akar Matrik Swarlipi’ system, the sign of standing or ending note is
(A) S ' a
(B) S''a
(C) Sa||
(D) ||Sa
Ans: B
62. Which one of the following Rabindra Sangeet is based on Raga ‘Adana’?
(A) Aachho Antare Chirodin
(B) Jay Tabo Bichitra Ananda
(C) Bani Taba Dhay
(D) Danrao Amar Ankhir Aage
Ans: C
63. ‘Rim JhimG hano Ghano Re...’ song is based on which raga?
(A) Kanada
(B) Bahar
(C) Desh
(D) Mallhar
Ans: D
64. Who composed some of the tunes of Rabindra Sangeet?
(A) Vishnu Chakravarty
(B) Sahana Devi
(C) Indira Devi
(D) Abanindranath Tagore
Ans: C
65. Which song was composed by Tagore to celebrate the harvest ceremony?
(A) O Amar Desher Mati
(B) Eso Shyamala Sundara
(C) Aaye re Mora Fasal Kati
(D) Amar Paraner Pare
Ans: C
66. Who prepared maximum number of notation of Tagore songs?
(A) Jyotirindranath Tagore
(B) Dinendranath Tagore
(C) Shaurindra Mohan Tagore
(D) Sarala Devi
Ans: B
67. How many maximum number of matras used in a single tal by Tagore?
(A) 15
(B) 16
(C) 17
(D) 18
Ans: D
68. Which ‘Taal’ was created by Tagore among the following?
(A) Pancham Sawari
(B) Nab Pancha
(C) Jat Taal
(D) Surfak Taal
Ans: B
69. Which song was composed by Tagore on the formation of ‘Sanjibani Sabha’ against the British rule?
(A) Amar Sonar Bangla
(B) O Amar Desher Mati
(C) Ek Sutre Bandhiachhi
(D) Sakalere Kachhe Daki
Ans: C
70. Match the following songs with Raga:
a. Anek Diyechho Nath 1. Kafi
b. Aji E Ananda Sandha 2. Asavari
b. Sunyo Hate Firi He 3. Purbi
c. Timar Ashime 4. Bihag
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 1 3 2 4
(B) 3 2 4 1
(C) 2 3 1 4
(D) 4 1 3 2
Ans: C
71. ‘Aaro Aaro Prabhu.....’ song is based on which ‘Taal’?
(A) Ekadashi
(B) Ada Theka
(C) Khemta
(D) Taal Ferta
Ans: C
72. The following ‘Theka’ belongs to which ‘Taal’ ?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Dha Te Te | Na Dhi Na | Te Te Dhi| Na Dhi Na
X 2 0 3
(A) Jat Taal
(B) Ada Khemta
(C) Ek Taal
(D) Khemta
Ans: D
73. How many matras are in ‘Madhyaman Taal’?
(A) 12
(B) 14
(C) 15
(D) 16
Ans: D
74. ‘Megher Pare Megh Jamechhe...’ song is based on which category of Rabindra Sangeet
(A) Puja
(B) Prakriti
(C) Swadesh
(D) Prem
Ans: B
75. What are the name of the institute which was established in ‘Viswabharati’ in 1919 for painting and music?
(A) Vidya Bhavan
(B) Sangeet Bhavan
(C) Kala Bhavan
(D) Uttarayan
Ans: C
76. Total number of songs included in the book ‘Geetanjali’?
(A) 144
(B) 157
(C) 147
(D) 168
Ans: B
77. Which ‘Tal’ was created by R.N. Tagore in 3/2 Chhanda?
(A) Ardha-Jhaptal
(B) Rupakda
(C) Jhampak
(D) Rupak
Ans: C
78. ‘Khanchar Pakhi Chilo, Sonar Khanchatite…’ song is originally included in which book of R.N. Tagore?
(A) ‘Manasi’
(B) ‘Utsarga’
(C) ‘Chitra’
(D) ‘Sonar Tori’
Ans: D
79. How many songs were composed by R.N. Tagore in his book ‘Geetanjali’?
(A) 147
(B) 114
(C) 96
(D) 86
Ans: D
80. In which book the song ‘Tumi Ki Kebal-i Chhabi…’ was included?
(A) Mahua
(B) Manasi
(C) Balaka
(D) Kalpana
Ans: C
81. How many divisions are in ‘Naba Pancha’ Tal created by Tagore?
(A) 4
(B) 6
(C) 8
(D) 5
Ans: D
82. In Jorasako Tagore family, who influenced Tagore mostly for making innovative compositions?
(A) Hemendranath
(B) Abanindranath
(C) Jotirindranath
(D) Devendranath
Ans: C
83. ‘Jibano Maraner Simana Chharaye…’ In which taal this song is based on
(A) Rupak
(B) Rupakda
(C) Jhampak
(D) Ekadashi
Ans: B
84. Which song reflects ‘Swadesh Prem’ (patriotism) of Rabindranath?
(A) Anando Loke, Mangala Loke
(B) Bado Asha Kore
(C) Purano Sei Diner Katha
(D) Sarthak Janam Amar
Ans: D
85. Rabindranath composed which song in reply to his felicitation ceremony at Oxford University?
(A) Aaj Sabar Range,… Rang Meshate Hobe
(B) Anek Katha Jao Je Bole
(C) VishwaVidyathirtha Prangan Karo Mahojjal
(D) Shanti Mandir Punya Angan Hok
Ans: C
86. Rabindranath wrote drama ‘Tapati’ in protest against the death of which freedom fighter during British period?
(A) Khudiram Bose
(B) Chittaranjan Das
(C) Mahatma Gandhi
(D) Jotindranath Das
Ans: D
87. ‘Ananda Dhara, Bohichhe Bhubane…’ In which raga this song is based on?
(A) Darbari
(B) Malkauns
(C) Bageshri
(D) Kafi Kanada
Ans: B
88. Which song is based on the theme of Monsoon among the following?
(A) Jhar Jhar Rakta Jhare
(B) Tahar Ananda Dhara
(C) Jhar Jhat Jhar Bhadar Badar
(D) Bahe Nirantaro Ananda Dhara
Ans: C
89. Which song is a baul (folk) based Rabindra Sangeet composition?
(A) Ami Tare-i Jani…..
(B) Joy Hok, Joy Hok…..
(C) Jagite Hobe Re…..
(D) Naba Anande Jago…..
Ans: A
90. In terms of number of Matra, Rabindrik Tal ‘Ardha Jhaptal’ is equal to
(A) Sasthi Tal
(B) Rupakda
(C) Nabatal
(D) Jhampak
Ans: D
91. Rabindra Sangeet ‘Tomaro Ashime Pran Mano….’ is based on which tal?
(A) Ektal
(B) Dhamar
(C) Kaharwa
(D) Teental
Ans: C
92. ‘Maha Vishwe, Mahakashe….’ Song is based on which raga?
(A) Yaman
(B) Yaman Kalyan
(C) Bihag
(D) Bihagda
Ans: B
93. ‘Ki Gabo Ami, Ki Sunabo…’ song is based on which tal?
(A) Teental
(B) Jhamptal
(C) Ektal
(D) Dadra
Ans: C
94. Who was appointed as the music teacher of Tagore family after Jadu Bhatta?
(A) Vishnu Chakroborty
(B) Shyam Sundar Mishra
(C) Radhika Prasad Goswami
(D) Khitindramohan Goswami
Ans: C
95. Song ‘Hridaya Nandana Bane….’ Is based on which Mishra Raga?
(A) Ananda – Bhairavi
(B) Asha – Bhairavi
(C) Kafi – Kanada
(D) Lalita – Gauri
Ans: D
96. ‘Je Chilo Amar Swapano Charini….’Which style of Rabindra Sangeet is it?
(A) Folk style
(B) Baul style
(C) Devotional
(D) Kirtan style
Ans: D
97. Which song was composed in the style of Western composition?
(A) Laho Laho, Tule Laho
(B) Tomra Ja Balo Tai Balo
(C) Aacho Antare Chirodin
(D) Purano Sei Diner Katha
Ans: D
98. Rabindranath wrote famous dance drama ‘Chitrangada’ in which Chitrangada was depicted as Princess of which state?
(A) Punjab
(B) Orrisa
(C) Manipur
(D) Assam
Ans: C
99. Dance Drama ‘Taser Desh’ is based on which story written by Rabindranath?
(A) Ekti Asade Golpo
(B) Shyama
(C) Mayar Khela
(D) Mouni Tapas
Ans: A
100. Shanta, Amar & Pramada are the characters of which Dance-Drama of Tagore?
(A) Kal Mrigaya
(B) Natir Puja
(C) Taser Desh
(D) Mayar Khela
Ans: D
(A) Bangla Kheyal
(B) Bhatiyali
(C) Raga based
(D) Baithaki Gaan
Ans: C
52. The song ‘Amar Praner Manus ache Prane’ has original tune from?
(A) Baul Song
(B) Kirtan
(C) Dhrupad
(D) Thumri
Ans: A
53. What is the Taal of Song ‘Ek Mone Tor Ektarate’?
(A) Ektaal
(B) Dadra
(C) Khemta
(D) Jat Taal
Ans: D
54. Match the following and select the correct combination from below:
List – I List – II
a. Aji Je Rajni Jaye 1. Chitra
b. Ekada Prate Kanjatale 2. Sonar Tori
c. Bhanga Deuler Debata 3. Mahua
d. Arokichhukan Na Hoy Bosiyo Pashe 4. Kalpana
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 2 1 4 3
(B) 1 3 2 4
(C) 2 3 1 4
(D) 1 2 4 3
Ans: A
55. Place the following in order and select the correct combination from the ‘codes’ below:
(i) Rabindranath
(ii) Jotirindranath
(iii) Dwijendranath
(iv) Rathindranath
Codes:
(A) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(B) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
(C) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
(D) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
Ans: D
56. In which book you can get all musical compositions by Tagore?
(A) Rabichaya
(B) Geetanjali
(C) Geetabitan
(D) Geeti Malya
Ans: C
57. ‘Aji Dakhino Pabane....’ song is based on which Mishra Raga?
(A) Pilu Barwa
(B) Yaman-Purbi
(C) Pancham-Sohini
(D) Bihag-Khamaj
Ans: C
58. In which Rabindra Dance-Drama, we find characters like ‘Ruitani & Hartani’?
(A) Valmiki Pratibha
(B) Taser Desh
(C) Mayar Khela
(D) Chandalika
Ans: B
59. Which song is based on Jhaptal among the following list?
(A) Amar Prane Govir Gopan
(B) Aachho Antare Chirodin
(C) Tabu Mane Rekho
(D) Tomari Koriyachhi Jiboner Dhruvatara
Ans: D
60. ‘Maha Vishwe, Mahakashe....’ song based on which Tal?
(A) Teora
(B) Rupak
(C) Kaharwa
(D) Dadra
Ans: A
61. As per ‘Akar Matrik Swarlipi’ system, the sign of standing or ending note is
(A) S ' a
(B) S''a
(C) Sa||
(D) ||Sa
Ans: B
62. Which one of the following Rabindra Sangeet is based on Raga ‘Adana’?
(A) Aachho Antare Chirodin
(B) Jay Tabo Bichitra Ananda
(C) Bani Taba Dhay
(D) Danrao Amar Ankhir Aage
Ans: C
63. ‘Rim JhimG hano Ghano Re...’ song is based on which raga?
(A) Kanada
(B) Bahar
(C) Desh
(D) Mallhar
Ans: D
64. Who composed some of the tunes of Rabindra Sangeet?
(A) Vishnu Chakravarty
(B) Sahana Devi
(C) Indira Devi
(D) Abanindranath Tagore
Ans: C
65. Which song was composed by Tagore to celebrate the harvest ceremony?
(A) O Amar Desher Mati
(B) Eso Shyamala Sundara
(C) Aaye re Mora Fasal Kati
(D) Amar Paraner Pare
Ans: C
66. Who prepared maximum number of notation of Tagore songs?
(A) Jyotirindranath Tagore
(B) Dinendranath Tagore
(C) Shaurindra Mohan Tagore
(D) Sarala Devi
Ans: B
67. How many maximum number of matras used in a single tal by Tagore?
(A) 15
(B) 16
(C) 17
(D) 18
Ans: D
68. Which ‘Taal’ was created by Tagore among the following?
(A) Pancham Sawari
(B) Nab Pancha
(C) Jat Taal
(D) Surfak Taal
Ans: B
69. Which song was composed by Tagore on the formation of ‘Sanjibani Sabha’ against the British rule?
(A) Amar Sonar Bangla
(B) O Amar Desher Mati
(C) Ek Sutre Bandhiachhi
(D) Sakalere Kachhe Daki
Ans: C
70. Match the following songs with Raga:
a. Anek Diyechho Nath 1. Kafi
b. Aji E Ananda Sandha 2. Asavari
b. Sunyo Hate Firi He 3. Purbi
c. Timar Ashime 4. Bihag
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 1 3 2 4
(B) 3 2 4 1
(C) 2 3 1 4
(D) 4 1 3 2
Ans: C
71. ‘Aaro Aaro Prabhu.....’ song is based on which ‘Taal’?
(A) Ekadashi
(B) Ada Theka
(C) Khemta
(D) Taal Ferta
Ans: C
72. The following ‘Theka’ belongs to which ‘Taal’ ?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Dha Te Te | Na Dhi Na | Te Te Dhi| Na Dhi Na
X 2 0 3
(A) Jat Taal
(B) Ada Khemta
(C) Ek Taal
(D) Khemta
Ans: D
73. How many matras are in ‘Madhyaman Taal’?
(A) 12
(B) 14
(C) 15
(D) 16
Ans: D
74. ‘Megher Pare Megh Jamechhe...’ song is based on which category of Rabindra Sangeet
(A) Puja
(B) Prakriti
(C) Swadesh
(D) Prem
Ans: B
75. What are the name of the institute which was established in ‘Viswabharati’ in 1919 for painting and music?
(A) Vidya Bhavan
(B) Sangeet Bhavan
(C) Kala Bhavan
(D) Uttarayan
Ans: C
76. Total number of songs included in the book ‘Geetanjali’?
(A) 144
(B) 157
(C) 147
(D) 168
Ans: B
77. Which ‘Tal’ was created by R.N. Tagore in 3/2 Chhanda?
(A) Ardha-Jhaptal
(B) Rupakda
(C) Jhampak
(D) Rupak
Ans: C
78. ‘Khanchar Pakhi Chilo, Sonar Khanchatite…’ song is originally included in which book of R.N. Tagore?
(A) ‘Manasi’
(B) ‘Utsarga’
(C) ‘Chitra’
(D) ‘Sonar Tori’
Ans: D
79. How many songs were composed by R.N. Tagore in his book ‘Geetanjali’?
(A) 147
(B) 114
(C) 96
(D) 86
Ans: D
80. In which book the song ‘Tumi Ki Kebal-i Chhabi…’ was included?
(A) Mahua
(B) Manasi
(C) Balaka
(D) Kalpana
Ans: C
81. How many divisions are in ‘Naba Pancha’ Tal created by Tagore?
(A) 4
(B) 6
(C) 8
(D) 5
Ans: D
82. In Jorasako Tagore family, who influenced Tagore mostly for making innovative compositions?
(A) Hemendranath
(B) Abanindranath
(C) Jotirindranath
(D) Devendranath
Ans: C
83. ‘Jibano Maraner Simana Chharaye…’ In which taal this song is based on
(A) Rupak
(B) Rupakda
(C) Jhampak
(D) Ekadashi
Ans: B
84. Which song reflects ‘Swadesh Prem’ (patriotism) of Rabindranath?
(A) Anando Loke, Mangala Loke
(B) Bado Asha Kore
(C) Purano Sei Diner Katha
(D) Sarthak Janam Amar
Ans: D
85. Rabindranath composed which song in reply to his felicitation ceremony at Oxford University?
(A) Aaj Sabar Range,… Rang Meshate Hobe
(B) Anek Katha Jao Je Bole
(C) VishwaVidyathirtha Prangan Karo Mahojjal
(D) Shanti Mandir Punya Angan Hok
Ans: C
86. Rabindranath wrote drama ‘Tapati’ in protest against the death of which freedom fighter during British period?
(A) Khudiram Bose
(B) Chittaranjan Das
(C) Mahatma Gandhi
(D) Jotindranath Das
Ans: D
87. ‘Ananda Dhara, Bohichhe Bhubane…’ In which raga this song is based on?
(A) Darbari
(B) Malkauns
(C) Bageshri
(D) Kafi Kanada
Ans: B
88. Which song is based on the theme of Monsoon among the following?
(A) Jhar Jhar Rakta Jhare
(B) Tahar Ananda Dhara
(C) Jhar Jhat Jhar Bhadar Badar
(D) Bahe Nirantaro Ananda Dhara
Ans: C
89. Which song is a baul (folk) based Rabindra Sangeet composition?
(A) Ami Tare-i Jani…..
(B) Joy Hok, Joy Hok…..
(C) Jagite Hobe Re…..
(D) Naba Anande Jago…..
Ans: A
90. In terms of number of Matra, Rabindrik Tal ‘Ardha Jhaptal’ is equal to
(A) Sasthi Tal
(B) Rupakda
(C) Nabatal
(D) Jhampak
Ans: D
91. Rabindra Sangeet ‘Tomaro Ashime Pran Mano….’ is based on which tal?
(A) Ektal
(B) Dhamar
(C) Kaharwa
(D) Teental
Ans: C
92. ‘Maha Vishwe, Mahakashe….’ Song is based on which raga?
(A) Yaman
(B) Yaman Kalyan
(C) Bihag
(D) Bihagda
Ans: B
93. ‘Ki Gabo Ami, Ki Sunabo…’ song is based on which tal?
(A) Teental
(B) Jhamptal
(C) Ektal
(D) Dadra
Ans: C
94. Who was appointed as the music teacher of Tagore family after Jadu Bhatta?
(A) Vishnu Chakroborty
(B) Shyam Sundar Mishra
(C) Radhika Prasad Goswami
(D) Khitindramohan Goswami
Ans: C
95. Song ‘Hridaya Nandana Bane….’ Is based on which Mishra Raga?
(A) Ananda – Bhairavi
(B) Asha – Bhairavi
(C) Kafi – Kanada
(D) Lalita – Gauri
Ans: D
96. ‘Je Chilo Amar Swapano Charini….’Which style of Rabindra Sangeet is it?
(A) Folk style
(B) Baul style
(C) Devotional
(D) Kirtan style
Ans: D
97. Which song was composed in the style of Western composition?
(A) Laho Laho, Tule Laho
(B) Tomra Ja Balo Tai Balo
(C) Aacho Antare Chirodin
(D) Purano Sei Diner Katha
Ans: D
98. Rabindranath wrote famous dance drama ‘Chitrangada’ in which Chitrangada was depicted as Princess of which state?
(A) Punjab
(B) Orrisa
(C) Manipur
(D) Assam
Ans: C
99. Dance Drama ‘Taser Desh’ is based on which story written by Rabindranath?
(A) Ekti Asade Golpo
(B) Shyama
(C) Mayar Khela
(D) Mouni Tapas
Ans: A
100. Shanta, Amar & Pramada are the characters of which Dance-Drama of Tagore?
(A) Kal Mrigaya
(B) Natir Puja
(C) Taser Desh
(D) Mayar Khela
Ans: D