VEENA
Veena Syllabus
(These syllabus may change from time to time. Please check with the relevant Public Service Commission websites for any changes in the syllabus)
- Life of Muthuthandavar, Marimutha Pillai, Arunachalakavi, Gopalakrishna Bharathi.
- Study of Musical Instruments – Tambura, Veena, Violin, Flute & Mridangam.
- Study of Talas – Desadhi, Madhyadhi – Varieties of Chappu
VEENA MCQs
1. The term 'Repechage' is associated to which of the following ?
A:-Theatre
B:-Sports
C:-Cinema
D:-Photography
Correct Answer:- Option-B
2. The name of the formula used for the determination of the serial number of melaraga
A:-Bhutasanghya
B:-Mnemonics
C:-Katapayadi
D:-Prasari
Correct Answer:- Option-C
3. The number of octaves used in the instrument Veena
A:-2
B:-2.5
C:-3
D:-3.5
Correct Answer:- Option-D
4. A panchama varjya raga
A:-Punnagavarali
B:-Nalinakanti
C:-Asaveri
D:-Revagupti
Correct Answer:- Option-A
5. The placement of Nadarandhra in Veena
A:-Frets
B:-Strings
C:-Nagapasa
D:-Kudam
Correct Answer:- Option-D
6. A janyaraga derived from the 15th mela
A:-Sarasvati
B:-Lalitha
C:-Natta
D:-Malavi
Correct Answer:- Option-B
7. An instrument which is coming under the wind category ?
A:-Nakulaveena
B:-Vichitraveena
C:-Mukhaveena
D:-Akasaveena
Correct Answer:- Option-C
8. Out of the 22 srutis, write down the `10^(th)` sruti
A:-Panchama
B:-Dhaivata
C:-Madhyama
D:-Nishada
Correct Answer:- Option-C
9. An Ardhakampita raga
A:-Suranandini
B:-Sivaranjani
C:-Sudha Dhanyasi
D:-Sudha Bangala
Correct Answer:- Option-D
10. 'Sangita Saramruta' was written by
A:-Tulajaji
B:-Narada
C:-Matanga
D:-Venkatamakhi
Correct Answer:- Option-A
11. The name 'Arshavi' is included in the group
A:-Bhava
B:-Tala
C:-Jati
D:-Rasa
Correct Answer:- Option-C
12. An audava-sampoorna raga
A:-Kamboji
B:-Bilahari
C:-Sahana
D:-Hindolam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
13. The plucking technique of Veena is called
A:-Sanchu
B:-Dhatu
C:-Gayaki
D:-Pattu
Correct Answer:- Option-A
14. Write the Gamakasambandha gamaka
A:-Ravai
B:-Khandippu
C:-Nokku
D:-Sphurita
Correct Answer:- Option-C
15. The aksharakala of 'Khandajati Matyatala'
A:-12
B:-14
C:-18
D:-20
Correct Answer:- Option-A
16. A two stringed veena
A:-Kinnari
B:-Parivadini
C:-Nakula
D:-Vipanchi
Correct Answer:- Option-C
17. The lakshanakara who got the title 'Nissanka'
A:-Venkatamakhi
B:-Somanatha
C:-Sarangadeva
D:-Matanga
Correct Answer:- Option-C
18. The fundamental scale used in ancient Tamil music
A:-Sankarabharana
B:-Kharaharapriya
C:-Harikamboji
D:-Kalyani
Correct Answer:- Option-C
19. Who invented the raga Hamsadhwani ?
A:-Muthuswami Dixitar
B:-Syamyasastri
C:-Ramaswamy Dixitar
D:-Tyagaraja
Correct Answer:- Option-C
20. Variety of mittu techniques are used while playing veena
A:-Andhra style
B:-Tanjore style
C:-Kerala style
D:-Mysore style
Correct Answer:- Option-A
21. The special feature of the instrument veena
A:-Tanam
B:-Ragalapana
C:-Niraval
D:-Kalpanasvara
Correct Answer:- Option-A
22. Loukika sangita is known as
A:-Desi
B:-Margi
C:-Alapini
D:-Sama
Correct Answer:- Option-A
23. Who evolved Dhat system in Hindustani music ?
A:-Pandit Ravi Sankar
B:-Vishnu Narayan Bhat Khande
C:-Amjat Ali Khan
D:-Chourasya
Correct Answer:- Option-B
24. Prathimadhyamaraga of 'Hanumathodi'
A:-Ramapriya
B:-Divyamani
C:-Bhavapriya
D:-Pavani
Correct Answer:- Option-C
25. Thrisruti dhaivatha is used in the raga
A:-Mayamalavagaula
B:-Kamboji
C:-Kalyani
D:-Bhairavi
Correct Answer:- Option-B
26. A bowed instrument used in Hindustani music
A:-Dilrupa
B:-Been
C:-Ektar
D:-Pakwaj
Correct Answer:- Option-A
27. " S r m p d s - S n d p m r s' identify the raga
A:-Devagandhari
B:-Devvamanohari
C:-Saraswathi
D:-Saraswathimanohari
Correct Answer:- Option-C
28. Write the group kriti of Swati Thirunal
A:-Pahi sree pathe
B:-Pahi parvatha nandini
C:-Mamavasada janani
D:-Mamavasada varade
Correct Answer:- Option-B
29. The parent raga of 'Sudha Bangala'
A:-Kalyani
B:-Sankarabharana
C:-Kharaharapriya
D:-Thodi
Correct Answer:- Option-C
30. New scales derived through the process of
A:-Bhutasanghya
B:-Katapayadi Formula
C:-72 Melapaddhati
D:-Modal shift of tonic
Correct Answer:- Option-D
A:-Theatre
B:-Sports
C:-Cinema
D:-Photography
Correct Answer:- Option-B
2. The name of the formula used for the determination of the serial number of melaraga
A:-Bhutasanghya
B:-Mnemonics
C:-Katapayadi
D:-Prasari
Correct Answer:- Option-C
3. The number of octaves used in the instrument Veena
A:-2
B:-2.5
C:-3
D:-3.5
Correct Answer:- Option-D
4. A panchama varjya raga
A:-Punnagavarali
B:-Nalinakanti
C:-Asaveri
D:-Revagupti
Correct Answer:- Option-A
5. The placement of Nadarandhra in Veena
A:-Frets
B:-Strings
C:-Nagapasa
D:-Kudam
Correct Answer:- Option-D
6. A janyaraga derived from the 15th mela
A:-Sarasvati
B:-Lalitha
C:-Natta
D:-Malavi
Correct Answer:- Option-B
7. An instrument which is coming under the wind category ?
A:-Nakulaveena
B:-Vichitraveena
C:-Mukhaveena
D:-Akasaveena
Correct Answer:- Option-C
8. Out of the 22 srutis, write down the `10^(th)` sruti
A:-Panchama
B:-Dhaivata
C:-Madhyama
D:-Nishada
Correct Answer:- Option-C
9. An Ardhakampita raga
A:-Suranandini
B:-Sivaranjani
C:-Sudha Dhanyasi
D:-Sudha Bangala
Correct Answer:- Option-D
10. 'Sangita Saramruta' was written by
A:-Tulajaji
B:-Narada
C:-Matanga
D:-Venkatamakhi
Correct Answer:- Option-A
11. The name 'Arshavi' is included in the group
A:-Bhava
B:-Tala
C:-Jati
D:-Rasa
Correct Answer:- Option-C
12. An audava-sampoorna raga
A:-Kamboji
B:-Bilahari
C:-Sahana
D:-Hindolam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
13. The plucking technique of Veena is called
A:-Sanchu
B:-Dhatu
C:-Gayaki
D:-Pattu
Correct Answer:- Option-A
14. Write the Gamakasambandha gamaka
A:-Ravai
B:-Khandippu
C:-Nokku
D:-Sphurita
Correct Answer:- Option-C
15. The aksharakala of 'Khandajati Matyatala'
A:-12
B:-14
C:-18
D:-20
Correct Answer:- Option-A
16. A two stringed veena
A:-Kinnari
B:-Parivadini
C:-Nakula
D:-Vipanchi
Correct Answer:- Option-C
17. The lakshanakara who got the title 'Nissanka'
A:-Venkatamakhi
B:-Somanatha
C:-Sarangadeva
D:-Matanga
Correct Answer:- Option-C
18. The fundamental scale used in ancient Tamil music
A:-Sankarabharana
B:-Kharaharapriya
C:-Harikamboji
D:-Kalyani
Correct Answer:- Option-C
19. Who invented the raga Hamsadhwani ?
A:-Muthuswami Dixitar
B:-Syamyasastri
C:-Ramaswamy Dixitar
D:-Tyagaraja
Correct Answer:- Option-C
20. Variety of mittu techniques are used while playing veena
A:-Andhra style
B:-Tanjore style
C:-Kerala style
D:-Mysore style
Correct Answer:- Option-A
21. The special feature of the instrument veena
A:-Tanam
B:-Ragalapana
C:-Niraval
D:-Kalpanasvara
Correct Answer:- Option-A
22. Loukika sangita is known as
A:-Desi
B:-Margi
C:-Alapini
D:-Sama
Correct Answer:- Option-A
23. Who evolved Dhat system in Hindustani music ?
A:-Pandit Ravi Sankar
B:-Vishnu Narayan Bhat Khande
C:-Amjat Ali Khan
D:-Chourasya
Correct Answer:- Option-B
24. Prathimadhyamaraga of 'Hanumathodi'
A:-Ramapriya
B:-Divyamani
C:-Bhavapriya
D:-Pavani
Correct Answer:- Option-C
25. Thrisruti dhaivatha is used in the raga
A:-Mayamalavagaula
B:-Kamboji
C:-Kalyani
D:-Bhairavi
Correct Answer:- Option-B
26. A bowed instrument used in Hindustani music
A:-Dilrupa
B:-Been
C:-Ektar
D:-Pakwaj
Correct Answer:- Option-A
27. " S r m p d s - S n d p m r s' identify the raga
A:-Devagandhari
B:-Devvamanohari
C:-Saraswathi
D:-Saraswathimanohari
Correct Answer:- Option-C
28. Write the group kriti of Swati Thirunal
A:-Pahi sree pathe
B:-Pahi parvatha nandini
C:-Mamavasada janani
D:-Mamavasada varade
Correct Answer:- Option-B
29. The parent raga of 'Sudha Bangala'
A:-Kalyani
B:-Sankarabharana
C:-Kharaharapriya
D:-Thodi
Correct Answer:- Option-C
30. New scales derived through the process of
A:-Bhutasanghya
B:-Katapayadi Formula
C:-72 Melapaddhati
D:-Modal shift of tonic
Correct Answer:- Option-D
31. Plucking of veena with the index finger
A:-Madhyama mittu
B:-Kanishtika mittu
C:-Tarjani mittu
D:-Periya mittu
Correct Answer:- Option-C
32. 'Ramanataka' is written by
A:-Arunagirinathar
B:-Arunachala Kavirayar
C:-Annamachary
D:-Purandaradasa
Correct Answer:- Option-B
33. The gamaka which are exclusively in vocal music
A:-Namita
B:-Mudrita
C:-Leena
D:-Kurula
Correct Answer:- Option-B
34. A janyaraga with sampoorna arohana and avarohana
A:-Bhairavi
B:-Kapinarayani
C:-Karnaranjani
D:-Kiranavali
Correct Answer:- Option-A
35. A stringed instrument with 21 strings
A:-Sarangi
B:-Violin
C:-Sruti veena
D:-Mattakokila
Correct Answer:- Option-D
36. The Tanjore veena is also known as
A:-Vichitra veena
B:-Dhruva veena
C:-Raghunatha veena
D:-Svara
Correct Answer:- Option-C
37. The note Sudha Gandhara is placed in veena
A:-Sadharana Gandhara
B:-Chatursruti Rishabha
C:-Antara Gandhara
D:-Sudha Madhyama
Correct Answer:- Option-B
38. The serial number of the melaraga 'Kosalam'.
A:-60
B:-71
C:-54
D:-47
Correct Answer:- Option-B
39. The inventor of the Dhruva veena-Chalaveena experiment
A:-Venkatamakhi
B:-Matanga
C:-Bharata
D:-Somanatha
Correct Answer:- Option-C
40. Sub-divition of a beat is called
A:-Gati
B:-Laya
C:-Nada
D:-Kala
Correct Answer:- Option-C
41. The inventor of the raga 'Urmika'
A:-Svati Thirunal
B:-Pattanam Subrahmanya Iyer
C:-Muthiah Bhagavatar
D:-Tyagaraja
Correct Answer:- Option-C
42. Trianyasvara bhashanga raga
A:-Bihak
B:-Kapi
C:-Nayaki
D:-Darbar
Correct Answer:- Option-B
43. Ratika is the word belongs to the group
A:-Gamaka
B:-Sruti
C:-Svara
D:-Raga
Correct Answer:- Option-B
44. According to Melapaddhati, the svaras included in a Stayi
A:-12
B:-16
C:-8
D:-14
Correct Answer:- Option-B
45. Who composed the kriti 'Elani Dayaradu' of Atana ?
A:-Dixitar
B:-Tyagaraja
C:-Svati Thirunal
D:-Syamasastri
Correct Answer:- Option-B
46. The raga Purvikalyani is derived from the mela
A:-Kalyani
B:-Shanmukhapriya
C:-Gamanasrama
D:-Latangi
Correct Answer:- Option-C
47. The value of a Purna dvisruti interval in cents method
A:-112 Cents
B:-90 Cents
C:-81 Cents
D:-102 cents
Correct Answer:- Option-A
48. Who is known as 'Karnataka Sangita Pitamaha' ?
A:-Tyagaraja
B:-Dixitar
C:-Syamasastri
D:-Purandaradasa
Correct Answer:- Option-D
49. A compound instrument
A:-Veena
B:-Violin
C:-Mridangam
D:-Flute
Correct Answer:- Option-A
50. Corresponding raga of Hindustani raga 'Bimpalas'
A:-Hindolam
B:-Arabhi
C:-Jingala
D:-Abheri
Correct Answer:- Option-D
51. Write the total number of murchanakaraka meals in Melapaddhati
A:-47
B:-56
C:-46
D:-39
Correct Answer:- Option-B
52. The Thiruppavai hymns are composed by
A:-Alwar
B:-Appar
C:-Andal
D:-Nayanar
Correct Answer:- Option-C
53. Who is known as 'Tana varna margadarsi' ?
A:-Vadivelu
B:-Adiappaiah
C:-Vaidyanatha Iyer
D:-Ponnaiah
Correct Answer:- Option-B
54. The opening item of Bharatanatyam performance
A:-Sabdam
B:-Alarippu
C:-Padam
D:-Thillana
Correct Answer:- Option-B
55. A kampaviheena raga
A:-Malayamarutam
B:-Revagupti
C:-Kamalamanohari
D:-Kadanakuthuhalam
Correct Answer:- Option-D
56. Identify the raga of the kriti 'Jayajayapadmanabha' of Svati Thirunal
A:-Sreeraga
B:-Manirangu
C:-Nayaki
D:-Mohanakalyani
Correct Answer:- Option-B
57. The foreign note used by the raga Bhairavi
A:-Chatursruti Dhaivata
B:-Sadharana Gandhara
C:-Sudha Dhaivata
D:-Kaisiki Nishada
Correct Answer:- Option-A
58. Telugu pada of Svati Thirunal
A:-Valapu tala vasama
B:-Guruleka
C:-Aiarsara
D:-Manasi Madana
Correct Answer:- Option-A
59. Padavarnam is also known as
A:-Jativarnam
B:-Tanavarnam
C:-Attavarnam
D:-Daruvarnam
Correct Answer:- Option-C
60. Father of Harikatha Kalakshepa
A:-Muthiah Bhagavatar
B:-Nagaraja Bhagavatar
C:-Chinnaiah
D:-Krishna Bhagavatar
Correct Answer:- Option-D
61. The youngest composer of Carnatic Music
A:-Manikyavachakar
B:-Sundaramurtynayanar
C:-Thirujnanasambandhar
D:-Appar
Correct Answer:- Option-C
62. In ancient Tamil music audavaragas are known as
A:-Pan
B:-Panniyattiram
C:-Tiram
D:-Tirattiram
Correct Answer:- Option-C
63. The fourth string of veena is tuned to the note of
A:-Mantra Panchama
B:-Mantra Shadja
C:-Anumantra Panchama
D:-Anumantra Shadja
Correct Answer:- Option-C
64. A monophonus instrument
A:-Veena
B:-Flute
C:-Sitar
D:-Gottuvadyam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
65. The frequency value of a Pramana sruti
A:-81/80
B:-15/16
C:-4/5
D:-256/245
Correct Answer:- Option-A
66. The another word used for Darus
A:-Prabandhas
B:-Kakus
C:-Dhruvas
D:-Varnas
Correct Answer:- Option-C
67. The name of `7^(th)` chakra in 72 mela scheme
A:-Vasu
B:-Rithu
C:-Rishi
D:-Aditya
Correct Answer:- Option-C
68. In Bharata's period, Gamakas are known as
A:-Tana
B:-Grama
C:-Murchana
D:-Alankara
Correct Answer:- Option-D
69. The veena used 12 frets for each octave
A:-Nakula veena
B:-Sarvaragamelaveena
C:-Akasa veena
D:-Kinnari veena
Correct Answer:- Option-B
70. The 'Ragavibodha' is written by
A:-Somanatha
B:-Matanga
C:-Sarangadeva
D:-Narada
Correct Answer:- Option-A
71. The zigzag pattern of ragas are known as
A:-Varjya raga
B:-Upanga raga
C:-Vakra raga
D:-Bhashang raga
Correct Answer:- Option-C
72. The concluded note of a raga
A:-Graha svara
B:-Nyasa svara
C:-Amsa svara
D:-Jeeva svara
Correct Answer:- Option-B
73. The birth place of Tyagaraja
A:-Ramanathapuram
B:-Kundrakkudi
C:-Ramanadu
D:-Thiruvarur
Correct Answer:- Option-D
74. The original name of Syamasastri
A:-Jayadeva
B:-Subrahmanya
C:-Ramakrishna
D:-Mahadeva
Correct Answer:- Option-B
75. The vaggeyakaramudra used by of Veena Kuppaiyer
A:-Gopaladasa
B:-Venkatesa
C:-Guhadasa
D:-Umadasa
Correct Answer:- Option-A
76. A Dvitiya-Khana-Panchaka raga
A:-Natta
B:-Kanakangi
C:-Narayanagaula
D:-Abhogi
Correct Answer:- Option-C
77. The language used by Narayana Thirta in 'Krishnaleela Tarangini'
A:-Telugu
B:-Tamil
C:-Kannada
D:-Sanskrit
Correct Answer:- Option-D
78. The pratimadhyama mela of 'Hadakambari'
A:-Neetimati
B:-Kamavardhini
C:-Chitrambari
D:-Visvambhari
Correct Answer:- Option-D
79. In Dixitar's Asampoornamelapaddhati, the raga 'Poorvikalyani' is named as
A:-Gamakakriya
B:-Kedaram
C:-Ramamanohari
D:-Punnagavarali
Correct Answer:- Option-A
80. The six vivadi ragas are included in the chakra of
A:-5
B:-8
C:-9
D:-7
Correct Answer:- Option-D
81. The Gandhara Murchana of the raga Mohanam
A:-Sudhasaveri
B:-Hindolam
C:-Sudhadhanyasi
D:-Madhyamavati
Correct Answer:- Option-B
A:-Madhyama mittu
B:-Kanishtika mittu
C:-Tarjani mittu
D:-Periya mittu
Correct Answer:- Option-C
32. 'Ramanataka' is written by
A:-Arunagirinathar
B:-Arunachala Kavirayar
C:-Annamachary
D:-Purandaradasa
Correct Answer:- Option-B
33. The gamaka which are exclusively in vocal music
A:-Namita
B:-Mudrita
C:-Leena
D:-Kurula
Correct Answer:- Option-B
34. A janyaraga with sampoorna arohana and avarohana
A:-Bhairavi
B:-Kapinarayani
C:-Karnaranjani
D:-Kiranavali
Correct Answer:- Option-A
35. A stringed instrument with 21 strings
A:-Sarangi
B:-Violin
C:-Sruti veena
D:-Mattakokila
Correct Answer:- Option-D
36. The Tanjore veena is also known as
A:-Vichitra veena
B:-Dhruva veena
C:-Raghunatha veena
D:-Svara
Correct Answer:- Option-C
37. The note Sudha Gandhara is placed in veena
A:-Sadharana Gandhara
B:-Chatursruti Rishabha
C:-Antara Gandhara
D:-Sudha Madhyama
Correct Answer:- Option-B
38. The serial number of the melaraga 'Kosalam'.
A:-60
B:-71
C:-54
D:-47
Correct Answer:- Option-B
39. The inventor of the Dhruva veena-Chalaveena experiment
A:-Venkatamakhi
B:-Matanga
C:-Bharata
D:-Somanatha
Correct Answer:- Option-C
40. Sub-divition of a beat is called
A:-Gati
B:-Laya
C:-Nada
D:-Kala
Correct Answer:- Option-C
41. The inventor of the raga 'Urmika'
A:-Svati Thirunal
B:-Pattanam Subrahmanya Iyer
C:-Muthiah Bhagavatar
D:-Tyagaraja
Correct Answer:- Option-C
42. Trianyasvara bhashanga raga
A:-Bihak
B:-Kapi
C:-Nayaki
D:-Darbar
Correct Answer:- Option-B
43. Ratika is the word belongs to the group
A:-Gamaka
B:-Sruti
C:-Svara
D:-Raga
Correct Answer:- Option-B
44. According to Melapaddhati, the svaras included in a Stayi
A:-12
B:-16
C:-8
D:-14
Correct Answer:- Option-B
45. Who composed the kriti 'Elani Dayaradu' of Atana ?
A:-Dixitar
B:-Tyagaraja
C:-Svati Thirunal
D:-Syamasastri
Correct Answer:- Option-B
46. The raga Purvikalyani is derived from the mela
A:-Kalyani
B:-Shanmukhapriya
C:-Gamanasrama
D:-Latangi
Correct Answer:- Option-C
47. The value of a Purna dvisruti interval in cents method
A:-112 Cents
B:-90 Cents
C:-81 Cents
D:-102 cents
Correct Answer:- Option-A
48. Who is known as 'Karnataka Sangita Pitamaha' ?
A:-Tyagaraja
B:-Dixitar
C:-Syamasastri
D:-Purandaradasa
Correct Answer:- Option-D
49. A compound instrument
A:-Veena
B:-Violin
C:-Mridangam
D:-Flute
Correct Answer:- Option-A
50. Corresponding raga of Hindustani raga 'Bimpalas'
A:-Hindolam
B:-Arabhi
C:-Jingala
D:-Abheri
Correct Answer:- Option-D
51. Write the total number of murchanakaraka meals in Melapaddhati
A:-47
B:-56
C:-46
D:-39
Correct Answer:- Option-B
52. The Thiruppavai hymns are composed by
A:-Alwar
B:-Appar
C:-Andal
D:-Nayanar
Correct Answer:- Option-C
53. Who is known as 'Tana varna margadarsi' ?
A:-Vadivelu
B:-Adiappaiah
C:-Vaidyanatha Iyer
D:-Ponnaiah
Correct Answer:- Option-B
54. The opening item of Bharatanatyam performance
A:-Sabdam
B:-Alarippu
C:-Padam
D:-Thillana
Correct Answer:- Option-B
55. A kampaviheena raga
A:-Malayamarutam
B:-Revagupti
C:-Kamalamanohari
D:-Kadanakuthuhalam
Correct Answer:- Option-D
56. Identify the raga of the kriti 'Jayajayapadmanabha' of Svati Thirunal
A:-Sreeraga
B:-Manirangu
C:-Nayaki
D:-Mohanakalyani
Correct Answer:- Option-B
57. The foreign note used by the raga Bhairavi
A:-Chatursruti Dhaivata
B:-Sadharana Gandhara
C:-Sudha Dhaivata
D:-Kaisiki Nishada
Correct Answer:- Option-A
58. Telugu pada of Svati Thirunal
A:-Valapu tala vasama
B:-Guruleka
C:-Aiarsara
D:-Manasi Madana
Correct Answer:- Option-A
59. Padavarnam is also known as
A:-Jativarnam
B:-Tanavarnam
C:-Attavarnam
D:-Daruvarnam
Correct Answer:- Option-C
60. Father of Harikatha Kalakshepa
A:-Muthiah Bhagavatar
B:-Nagaraja Bhagavatar
C:-Chinnaiah
D:-Krishna Bhagavatar
Correct Answer:- Option-D
61. The youngest composer of Carnatic Music
A:-Manikyavachakar
B:-Sundaramurtynayanar
C:-Thirujnanasambandhar
D:-Appar
Correct Answer:- Option-C
62. In ancient Tamil music audavaragas are known as
A:-Pan
B:-Panniyattiram
C:-Tiram
D:-Tirattiram
Correct Answer:- Option-C
63. The fourth string of veena is tuned to the note of
A:-Mantra Panchama
B:-Mantra Shadja
C:-Anumantra Panchama
D:-Anumantra Shadja
Correct Answer:- Option-C
64. A monophonus instrument
A:-Veena
B:-Flute
C:-Sitar
D:-Gottuvadyam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
65. The frequency value of a Pramana sruti
A:-81/80
B:-15/16
C:-4/5
D:-256/245
Correct Answer:- Option-A
66. The another word used for Darus
A:-Prabandhas
B:-Kakus
C:-Dhruvas
D:-Varnas
Correct Answer:- Option-C
67. The name of `7^(th)` chakra in 72 mela scheme
A:-Vasu
B:-Rithu
C:-Rishi
D:-Aditya
Correct Answer:- Option-C
68. In Bharata's period, Gamakas are known as
A:-Tana
B:-Grama
C:-Murchana
D:-Alankara
Correct Answer:- Option-D
69. The veena used 12 frets for each octave
A:-Nakula veena
B:-Sarvaragamelaveena
C:-Akasa veena
D:-Kinnari veena
Correct Answer:- Option-B
70. The 'Ragavibodha' is written by
A:-Somanatha
B:-Matanga
C:-Sarangadeva
D:-Narada
Correct Answer:- Option-A
71. The zigzag pattern of ragas are known as
A:-Varjya raga
B:-Upanga raga
C:-Vakra raga
D:-Bhashang raga
Correct Answer:- Option-C
72. The concluded note of a raga
A:-Graha svara
B:-Nyasa svara
C:-Amsa svara
D:-Jeeva svara
Correct Answer:- Option-B
73. The birth place of Tyagaraja
A:-Ramanathapuram
B:-Kundrakkudi
C:-Ramanadu
D:-Thiruvarur
Correct Answer:- Option-D
74. The original name of Syamasastri
A:-Jayadeva
B:-Subrahmanya
C:-Ramakrishna
D:-Mahadeva
Correct Answer:- Option-B
75. The vaggeyakaramudra used by of Veena Kuppaiyer
A:-Gopaladasa
B:-Venkatesa
C:-Guhadasa
D:-Umadasa
Correct Answer:- Option-A
76. A Dvitiya-Khana-Panchaka raga
A:-Natta
B:-Kanakangi
C:-Narayanagaula
D:-Abhogi
Correct Answer:- Option-C
77. The language used by Narayana Thirta in 'Krishnaleela Tarangini'
A:-Telugu
B:-Tamil
C:-Kannada
D:-Sanskrit
Correct Answer:- Option-D
78. The pratimadhyama mela of 'Hadakambari'
A:-Neetimati
B:-Kamavardhini
C:-Chitrambari
D:-Visvambhari
Correct Answer:- Option-D
79. In Dixitar's Asampoornamelapaddhati, the raga 'Poorvikalyani' is named as
A:-Gamakakriya
B:-Kedaram
C:-Ramamanohari
D:-Punnagavarali
Correct Answer:- Option-A
80. The six vivadi ragas are included in the chakra of
A:-5
B:-8
C:-9
D:-7
Correct Answer:- Option-D
81. The Gandhara Murchana of the raga Mohanam
A:-Sudhasaveri
B:-Hindolam
C:-Sudhadhanyasi
D:-Madhyamavati
Correct Answer:- Option-B