1. First person to play Indian Classical Music on Slide Guitar is
(A) Pt. Brij Bhushan Kabra
(B) Pt. Vishva Mohan Bhatt
(C) Pt. Varun Kumar Pal
(D) Nalin Kant Mukherjee
Answer: (A)
2. Correct Bols of Maseetkhani Gat are
(A) Dir Dir Da Dir Da Ra Da Ra
(B) Da Dir Dir Dir Da Dir Da Ra
(C) Dir Da Dir Da Ra Da Da Ra
(D) Dir Da Dir Da Ra Da Ra Da
Answer: (C)
3. Ravanhattha is a folk instrument of
(A) Punjab
(B) Kerala
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Rajasthan
Answer: (D)
4. How many ‘Kakus’ are mentioned in ‘Sangeet Ratnakar’?
(A) 8
(B) 4
(C) 6
(D) 5
Answer: (C)
5. Which of the following is a famous dance of Manipur?
(A) Navkuchiya
(B) Teratali
(C) Natuvangam
(D) Laiharoba
Answer: (D)
6. Which of the following is a famous Oddissi dancer?
(A) Sitara Devi
(B) Charan Girdhar
(C) Kumudini Lakhiya
(D) Kelucharan
Answer: (D)
7. Which term was used for orchestra, in Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra?
(A) Vitat
(B) Mandal
(C) Krushtha
(D) Kutap
Answer: (D)
8. As per Hindustani Music, what is the required interval between ‘Vadi’ and ‘Samvadi’?
(A) 9/12
(B) 10/14
(C) 9/13
(D) 7/11
Answer: (C)
9. The conclusive part of ‘Thumri’ is rendered with
(A) Rela
(B) Kayda
(C) Ladi laggi
(D) Jhala
Answer: (C)
10. Which of the following musician is famous for Thumri?
(A) Saiduddin
(B) Fahimuddin
(C) Riyazuddin
(D) Bindadeen
Answer: (D)
11. Avirbhav in a raga is meant for which of the following?
(A) Beginning of Raga
(B) Soulful presentation
(C) Reinstatement of Raga
(D) Spiritual presentation
Answer: (C)
12. What is the length of ‘Shudha Ni’ according to Ahobal, as per the method of placing the swaras on the 36″ wire of veena?
(A) 20″
(B) 27″
(C) 32″
(D) 18″
Answer: (A)
13. Identify the correct order of tuning the four-string Tanpura:
(A) Madhya Pa, Tar Sa, Tar Sa, Madhya Sa
(B) Mandra Pa, Madhya Sa, Madhya Sa, Mandra Sa
(C) Mandra Pa, Tar Sa, Tar Sa, Mandra Sa
(D) Madhya Pa, Tar Sa, Tar Sa, Mandra Sa
Answer: (B)
14. Ustad Faiyaz Khan was an artist of
(A) Agra Gharana
(B) Gwalior Gharana
(C) Atrauli Gharana
(D) Bhendi Bazar Gharana
Answer: (A)
15. Nandikeshwar is the author of
(A) Raga Tatva Vibodh
(B) Raga Rahasya
(C) Rag Darpan
(D) Abhinaya Darpan
Answer: (D)
16. Jangda Geet is the folk form of
(A) Gujarat
(B) Punjab
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: (C)
17. Vikrit Swar of Bharat
(A) Teevra Tar Ni
(B) Kaushik Ni
(C) Antar Gandhar
(D) Teevratam Dhaivat
Answer: (C)
18. Dominant chord is formed of
(A) Pa + Ni + Re
(B) Dha + Sa + Ni
(C) Ma + Dha + Sa
(D) Sa + Ga + Pa
Answer: (A)
19. Instrument of equally tempered scale
(A) Tanpura
(B) Violin
(C) Guitar
(D) Harmonium
Answer: (D)
20. What is the basis of classification of Swaras in tempered scale?
(A) Major tone
(B) Minor tone
(C) Semi tone
(D) Half tone
Answer: (D)
21. No. of Sanchari Bhavas
(A) 23
(B) 13
(C) 33
(D) 43
Answer: (C)
22. The main characteristic of Chanda
(A) Varnic
(B) Matric
(C) Matra
(D) Layabaddhata
Answer: (D)
23. Which music journal is edited by Prof. R.C.Mehta?
(A) Chayanut
(B) Sangeet Masik
(C) Kala Saurabh
(D) Journal of Indian Musicological Society
Answer: (D)
24. Bilawal as Shuddha Swar Saptak was first recognized in
(A) Chaturdandi Prakashika
(B) Nagmate Aasfi
(C) Sangeet Sar
(D) Sangeet Kalpdrum
Answer: (B)
25. Chenda is an instrument
(A) Cymbal
(B) Wind
(C) Percussion
(D) Melodic
Answer: (C)
26. Musical form similar to Jawalli
(A) Padam
(B) Kriti
(C) Tillana
(D) Daru
Answer: (A)
27. Jyākāra invented the
(A) Dundubhi
(B) Veena
(C) Ancient Harp
(D) Flute
Answer: (C)
28. Rag Bhairav corresponds to
(A) Mayamalavagoula
(B) Saveri
(C) Bhupalam
(D) Sriranjini
Answer: (A)
29. Jiva Svaras are
(A) Raga Chāya Svaras
(B) Nyasa Svaras
(C) Amsa Svaras
(D) None of the above
Answer: (A)
30. Misra Chapu Tala has
(A) 9 aksharakalas
(B) 6 aksharakalas
(C) 7 aksharakalas
(D) 8 aksharakalas
Answer: (C)
31. With which style of singing ‘EK TAAL’ is used?
(A) Dhrupad
(B) Khayal
(C) Thumari
(D) Tappa
Answer: (B)
32. Writer of the book ‘Bhartiya Taalon ka Shashtriya Vivechan’
(A) Dr. Lal Mani Mishra
(B) Dr. Arun Kumar Sen
(C) Acharya K.C.D. Brihaspati
(D) Dr. Avan E. Mistri
Answer: (B)
33. Composition with Tihayee played three times
(A) Tihayee
(B) Tukada
(C) Rela
(D) Chakradar
Answer: (D)
34. The Book in which ‘Theka’ word is used for the first time
(A) Radha Govinda Sangeet Sar
(B) Sarmaye Isharat
(C) Sangeet Naad Vinoda
(D) Sangeet Kaladhar
Answer: (B)
35. Writer of the book ‘TABLA’
(A) Arvinda Mukherjee
(B) Arvinda Sharma
(C) Arvinda Mulgaonkar
(D) Arvinda Azad
Answer: (C)
36. In which Swar should Tabla be tuned for accompaniment?
(A) Gandhar
(B) Madhyama
(C) Pancham
(D) Shadaj
Answer: (D)
37. Which style of singing is adorned with PARANAS?www.netugc.com
(A) Dhrupad
(B) Khayal
(C) Thumari
(D) Tappa
Answer: (A)
38. Which TAAL of Karnatak Taal system is depicted by the symbol of 101?
(A) Dhruva Taal
(B) Roopak Taal
(C) Mathya Taal
(D) Ek Taal
Answer: (C)
39. Most expandable composition of Tabla
(A) Quiada
(B) Tukada
(C) Mohara
(D) Kamali Chakradar
Answer: (A)
40. Match the following:
List – I List – II
(i) Zakir Hussain 1. Vazid Hussain
(ii) Kumarlal 2. Kishan Maharaj
(iii) Afak Hussain 3. Allarakha Khan
(iv) Pooran Maharaj 4. Gudai Maharaj
Codes:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) 3 1 2 4
(B) 3 2 1 4
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 3 2 4 1
Answer: (C)
41. Who was not appointed as music teacher in the Tagore family?
(A) Srikantha Singh
(B) Vishnu Chakravarti
(C) Jadu Bhatta
(D) Ramshankar Bhattacharya
Answer: (D)
42. Who was the second son of Maharshi Devendranath?
(A) Jyotirindranath
(B) Satyandranath
(C) Hemendranath
(D) Rabindranath
Answer: (B)
43. Tagore family originally came from which place of ‘Bangladesh’?
(A) Maimansingh
(B) Chattagram
(C) Dhaka
(D) Jashore
Answer: (D)
44. What was the original surname of ‘Tagore’ before coming to Kolkata?
(A) Dishari
(B) Kushari
(C) Dastidar
(D) Tripathi
Answer: (B)
45. Which song was composed by Rabindranath following his elder brother Jyotirindranath’s ‘He Antaryami, Trahi ___’?
(A) Kon Sundar Hote Amar
(B) Anander-I Sagar Hote
(C) E Parabase Robe Ke Hai
(D) Sakal Garba Dur Kori Dibo
Answer: (C)
46. Which percussion instrument is being used for accompaniment with Rabindra Sangeet?
(A) Sarangi
(B) Esraj
(C) Mandira
(D) Sri Khol
Answer: (D)
47. Mention the name of Rabindra opera with a story related to Dasarath, king of Ayodhya & Rishi Kumar?
(A) Mayar Khela
(B) Bhanu Singher Padavali
(C) Kal Mrigaya
(D) Chitrangada
Answer: (C)
48. Which one is the first ‘Pada’ of ‘Bhanu Singher Padavali’?
(A) Bose Achhi He Kobe
(B) Gahan Kusuma Kunja Mojhe
(C) Sono Tar Sudha Vani
(D) Sansare Tumi Rakhile
Answer: (B)
49. Which author is known for Ashtapadi?
(A) Vyankatmukhi
(B) Jaydeva
(C) Ramamatya
(D) Lochan
Answer: (B)
50. What is the term for playing Tala on hand?
(A) Panivadak
(B) Udgata
(C) Veenavadak
(D) Vitatvadak
Answer: (A)
Part – II: Hindustani Music
51. Main Singer of Samveda is known as
(A) Pratiharta
(B) Trigata
(C) Samvachik
(D) Udgata
Answer: (D)
52. Arrange the following forms in chronological order:
1. Rika
2. Khayal
3. Salagsuda
4. Dhrupad
5. Dhruva
(A) 5, 1, 4, 3, 2
(B) 1, 3, 4, 5, 2
(C) 1, 5, 3, 4, 2
(D) 1, 2, 4, 5, 3
Answer: (C)
53. Which of the following represents ‘Mewati Gharana’?
(A) Joti Ram – Moti Ram
(B) Chhannu Lal – Mishra Sen
(C) Rajan Mishra – Sajan Mishra
(D) Surinder Singh – Tejendar Singh
Answer: (A)
54. The title ‘Gana Saraswati’ was bestowed upon Sushri Kishori Amonkar by
(A) Ragasheela Saraswati
(B) Dayanand Saraswati
(C) Naad Saraswati
(D) Jagatguru Mahaswamiji of Shringeri Muth
Answer: (D)
55. Haveli Sangeet falls under which musical form?
(A) Dhrupad
(B) Khyal
(C) Thumari
(D) Tappa
Answer: (A)
56. Which of the following is the biggest centre of Haveli-Sangeet at present?
(A) Mathura
(B) Gokul
(C) Nathdwara
(D) Jaipur
Answer: (C)
57. Following Swara combination is of which Raga?
Ma Dha Ni Dha a Ga
(A) Maru Bihag
(B) Hindol
(C) Kamod
(D) Multani
Answer: (B)
58. Following Swara combination is of which Raga?
Ni Sa Ga Ma Pa Dha Pa
(A) Bhimplasi
(B) Bhairavi
(C) Multani
(D) Bilaskhani Todi
Answer: (B)
59. Write down the names of the following Scholars in chronological order:
(i) Parshwadev
(ii) Sharangdev
(iii) Matang
(iv) Ahobal
Codes:
(A) (ii), (iii), (i), (iv)
(B) (i), (iv), (iii), (ii)
(C) (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
(D) (iii), (i), (ii), (iv)
Answer: (D)
60. Name the pair of playback singers in the film ‘Sur-Sangam’
(A) Gundecha Brothers
(B) Salamat Ali-Nazakat Ali
(C) Rajan-Sajan Mishra
(D) Singh Brothers
Answer: (C)
61. How many Brahamans are there in Samveda?
(A) 6
(B) 8
(C) 7
(D) 9
Answer: (B)
62. Ranayani branch is related to
(A) Atharavveda
(B) Yajurveda
(C) Samveda
(D) None of these
Answer: (C)www.netugc.com
63. The author of ‘Pranav Bharati’ is
(A) V.N. Bhatkhande
(B) Bholanath Bhatt
(C) Omkarnath Thakkur
(D) Ramashraya Jha
Answer: (C)
64. According to Solfa Notation system the swaras are known as
(A) Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni
(B) C, D, E, F, G, A, B
(C) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
(D) Do, Re, Me, Fa, Sol, La, Si
Answer: (D)
65. Which is the most suitable combination representing Malhar Ang is?
(A) Re Ga Re Sa
(B) Ma Re Re Pa
(C) Pa Ga Ma Re Sa
(D) Dha Ni Re Sa
Answer: (B)
66. Who was the son of Alladia Khan?
(A) Haddu Khan
(B) Manji Khan
(C) Mohammad Khan
(D) Ali Akbar Khan
Answer: (B)
67. Acharya K.C.D. Brahaspati belonged to which Gharana?
(A) Kirana
(B) Rampur
(C) Gwalior
(D) Agra
Answer: (B)
68. Raga of Kalyan thaat having Rishabh Vadi
(A) Shuddha Kalyan
(B) Chayanut
(C) Kamod
(D) Yaman Kalyan
Answer: (C)
69. Which combination of Ragas belongs to Deogiri Bilawal?
(A) Kalyan + Shuddha Kalyan + Nat.
(B) Saranga + Desh + Kalyan.
(C) Bilawal + Kalyan + Shuddha Kalyan.
(D) Khamaj + Kalyan + Malhar.
Answer: (C)
70. Who is the author of “Gharandar Gayaki”?
(A) S.N. Ratanjankar
(B) Vaman Rao Deshpande
(C) Dr. Thakur Jaidev Singh
(D) Dr. Subhadra Chowdhury
Answer: (B)
71. Which musician of the films sang “Hori Ayi Re Kanhai Rang Barse, Suna De Jara Bansuri”?
(A) Lata Mangeshkar
(B) Asha Bhonsle
(C) Suman Kalyanpur
(D) Shamshad Begum
Answer: (D)
72. Name the Kuchipudi Dancer
(A) Sonal Mansingh
(B) Swapna Sundari
(C) Shashwati Sen
(D) Kiran Sehgal
Answer: (B)
73. Author of “Kala Nidhi Grantha”
(A) Govind Dixit
(B) Parshvadeva
(C) Someshwar
(D) Kallinath
Answer: (D)
74. Author of “Music of Hindustan”
(A) William Johns
(B) Fox Strangeways
(C) E. Clements
(D) N. Augustus Williard
Answer: (B)
75. Who edited “Sahsaras” Grantha?
(A) Krishnanand Vyas
(B) Dr. Premlata Sharma
(C) Parshvadeva
(D) Bhatta Shubhankar
Answer: (B)
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