1. Who among the following composers used the signature name or mudra ‘Guru-guha’?
- Tyagaraja
- Muthuswami Dikshitar
- Syama Sastri
- Annamacharya
Answer: Muthuswami Dikshitar
2. Which form of Hindustani music evolved into the Khayal style by the 17th century?
- Dhrupad
- Thumri
- Tarana
- Chaturang
Answer: Dhrupad
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3. Khongjom Parba is a folk music genre from which state, narrating the battle of Khongjom?
- Manipur
- Nagaland
- Mizoram
- Sikkim
Answer: Manipur
4. Who wrote Grantha ‘Kalanidhi’?
- Abhinav Gupt
- Kallinath
- Vidyaranya
- Sri Kanth
Answer: Kallinath
5. In Indian classical music, what is the term for the rhythmic groupings of beats?
- Swara
- Raga
- Tala
- Laya
Answer: Tala
6. Bhavageete, an emotional song genre, is popular in which states?
- Karnataka and Maharashtra
- Gujarat and Rajasthan
- Tamil Nadu and Kerala
- West Bengal and Odisha
Answer: Karnataka and Maharashtra
7. Which of the following folk dances is performed by men and women both in the state?
- Teej Dance
- Loor Dance
- Khodiya Dance
- Fag Dance
Answer: Fag Dance
8. Which of the following ‘rasa’ is derived from ‘Sandhiprakash ragas’ having ‘Re Dha Komal’ according to Pt. Bhatkhande?
- Hasya Rasa
- Raudra Rasa
- Vibhatsa Rasa
- Shanta and Karuna Rasa
Answer: Shanta and Karuna Rasa
9. What type of music involved the chanting of verses set to musical patterns during the later Vedic period?
- Bhakti
- Sangama
- Jatigan
- Khayal
Answer: Sangama
10. In Indian classical music, what is the term for the rhythmic groupings of beats?
- Swara
- Raga
- Tala
- Laya
Answer: Tala
11. Which early proponent of Carnatic music is known as the ‘Pitamaha’ or ‘father/grandfather of Carnatic Music’?
- Annamacharya
- Purandara Dasa
- Kshetrayya
- Bhadrachala Ramadasu
Answer: Purandara Dasa
12. Which ancient text is considered the first work to clarify and elaborate on the subject of musicology?
- Sangeet Ratnakara
- Brihaddeshi
- Natyashastra
- Swaramela-Kalanidhi
Answer: Natyashastra
13. Which Gharana is known for its emphasis on precise tuning and expression of notes, often associated with slow tempo ragas?
- Gwalior Gharana
- Kirana Gharana
- Agra Gharana
- Patiala Gharana
Answer: Kirana Gharana
14. Mando, a blend of Indian and Western musical traditions, is popular in which Indian state?
- Kerala
- Goa
- Tamil Nadu
- Punjab
Answer: Goa
15. The Sapta talas give rise to 35 talas on account of
- Jati bhedam
- Graha bhedam
- Gati bhedam
- Sruti bhedam
Answer: Jati bhedam
16. What is the significance of the Pancharatna Kritis composed by Tyagaraja?
- They are devotional songs in praise of Lord Krishna
- They are five sets of songs celebrating different Hindu gods
- They are a set of five kritis considered masterpieces of Carnatic music
- They are composed to teach basic lessons in Carnatic music
Answer: They are a set of five kritis considered masterpieces of Carnatic music
17. Which of the following ragas is performed at dawn and is associated with peace?
- Hindol
- Bhairav
- Deepak
- Megh
Answer: Bhairav
18. The folk music “Powada” is from which Indian state?
- Tamil Nadu
- Maharashtra
- Punjab
- Assam
Answer: Maharashtra
19. Abdul Karim Khan was the exponent of which school of Hindustani Music?
- Jaipur Gharana
- Gwalior Gharana
- Delhi Gharana
- Kirana Gharana
Answer: Kirana Gharana
20. Which of the following instrument is used by ‘Bhopas’ of Rajasthan while reciting ‘Lok Katha’ of ‘Pabuji’?
- Rabab
- Tasha
- Khanjri
- Ravan hatta
Answer: Ravan hatta
21. What is the traditional folk dance form of Gujarat associated with scenes of Holi and the lila of Krishna and Radha at Vrindavan?
- Garba
- Powada
- Dandiya Raas
- Bhavageete
Answer: Dandiya Raas
22. ‘Langas’ and ‘Manganiars’ are the folk singer of which of the following states?
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Rajasthan
- Maharashtra
- Tamilnadu
Answer: Rajasthan
23. What is the primary role of the “Vaadi” note in a raga?
- It is the second most important note.
- It is the note not present in the composition.
- It is the tonic note on which the raga is built.
- It is used to end the composition.
Answer: It is the tonic note on which the raga is built.
24. The traditional folk instrument “Ghumot” is primarily associated with which festival in Goa?
- Diwali
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Holi
- Navratri
Answer: Ganesh Chaturthi
25. Pandit Shivnath Mishra, Padma Shri Awardee in 2022, is well known for his contribution to
which of the following musical instruments?
- Sitar
- Surbahar
- Violin
- Mandolin
Answer: Sitar
26. Who is the author of “Music of India”?
- S.M. Tagore
- Captain Williard
- William Jones
- D.R. Widdes
Answer: William Jones
27. Which Sarangi Player was awarded by Padmbhushan?
- Pt. Ramnarain
- Mehboob Khan
- Ustad Sultan Khan
- None of these
Answer: Mehboob Khan
28. Which of the following ragas is performed at dawn and is associated with peace?
- Hindol
- Bhairav
- Deepak
- Megh
Answer: Bhairav
29. Annamacharya is famous for composing sankirtanas in praise of which deity?
- Lord Krishna
- Lord Rama
- Lord Shiva
- Lord Venkateswara
Answer: Lord Venkateswara
30. Which folk dance and music combination from Andhra Pradesh is similar to Dandiya?
- Kolannalu or Kolattam
- Kathakali
- Kuchipudi
- Bharatnatyam
Answer: Kolannalu or Kolattam
31. Who among the following eminent musicians was born in Bihar ?
- Ustad Bismillah Khan
- Pandit Ravi Shankar
- Pandit Shivkumar Sharma
- Ustad Zakir Hussain
Answer: Ustad Bismillah Khan
32. Which Carnatic music composer is believed to be an incarnation of Sage Narada?
- Kshetrayya
- Annamacharya
- Purandara Dasa
- Bhadrachala Ramadasu
Answer: Purandara Dasa
33. What term is used for the smallest gradation of pitch representing the quality of frequency in Indian music?
- Swara
- Tala
- Shruti
- Raga
Answer: Shruti
34. What type of music involved the chanting of verses set to musical patterns during the later Vedic period?
- Bhakti
- Sangama
- Jatigan
- Khayal
Answer: Sangama
35. Maand is a folk music style originating from which Indian state?
- Gujarat
- Maharashtra
- Rajasthan
- Karnataka
Answer: Rajasthan
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