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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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