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(1) The National Anthem of Bangladesh ‘Amar Shonar Bangla’ is based on :
(1) Scotish Folk
(2) Western Opera
(3) Baul
(4) Kirtan
Answer: Baul
(2) Who composed the music for the film ‘Little Buddha’ of Ivory Merchant’s production ?
(1) Ud. Zakir Hussain
(2) Ud. Ali Akbar
(3) Ud. Amjaad Ali
(4) Pt. Hariprasad Chourasia
Answer: Ud. Ali Akbar

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(3) Which one among the following is a correct group ?
(1) Meerabai, Brahmananda, Nembaras
(2) Rangaras, Krishnadhan, Naina Devi
(3) Brijbhushan, Abdul Karim, Moghubai
(4) Gopal Nayak, Baijubaora, Swamy Haridas
Answer: Gopal Nayak, Baijubaora, Swamy Haridas
(4) Pt. Anokhilal Mishra was famous for :
(1) Dhatinnada
(2) Nadhin dhin na
(3) Dhir dhirkete tak
(4) None of them
Answer: Nadhin dhin na
(5) How many strings are there in the Sarode of Maihar gharana ?
(1) 21
(2) 23
(3) 25
(4) 28
Answer: 25
(6) A musician got Padmabhushan award in 2012 :
(1) Anindo Chattopadhyay
(2) L. Subrahmanium
(3) Ulhas Keshalkar
(4) Buddhadeb Das Gupta
Answer: Buddhadeb Das Gupta
(7) Choose the approximate synonym of ‘Classical’ :
(1) Traditional Music
(2) Indigenous Music
(3) Age-Old Music
(4) Sociocultural Song
Answer: Age-Old Music
(8) The word Debut means :
(1) Frequent public appearance
(2) Casual public appearance
(3) Rare public appearance
(4) The First public appearance
Answer: The First public appearance
(9) Leading note means :
(1) A note that is neither sharp nor flat
(2) A note equal to half a sixteenth note
(3) The seventh note of a scale
(4) None of the above
Answer: The seventh note of a scale
(10) Hymnodist is someone who :
(1) Writes hymns
(2) Studies hymns
(3) Composes hymns
(4) Collects hymns
Answer: Writes hymns
(11) Transposing Instrument connotes :
(1) A musical instrument in which the sound is produced by striking
(2) A keyboard device
(3) A musical instrument in which sound is produced by a current of air
(4) None of these
Answer: None of these
(12)

Assertion (A) : Bichitra Beena is also known as Batta Beena

Reasoning (R) : Because one Batta is used to play this instrument

Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false
(3) (A) is correct but (R) is false
(4) (R) is correct but (A) is false
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct
(13)

Assertion (A) : Music plays a vital role in making the world a happy home of peace.

Reasoning (R) : Music has the power of meditation.

Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false
(3) (A) is correct but (R) is false
(4) (R) is correct but (A) is false
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct
(14)

Assertion (A) : Raga Bhupali belongs to Kalyan Thata.

Reasoning (R) : Because in Bhupali no vikrita swaras are used.

Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false
(3) (A) is correct but (R) is not the correct explanation
(4) (R) is correct but (A) is wrong
Answer: (A) is correct but (R) is not the correct explanation
(15) A special method of ‘Alap’ in the ancient time is known as :
(1) Swarsthan
(2) Sargam
(3) Ragmala
(4) Sadra
Answer: Swarsthan

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