Music Questions Latest Music MCQ Objective Questions India’s #1 Learning Platform Rep ect See Ce SCN eerie) ean ee ae & Quizzes POR ler Question Bank B Download App Question 1: Which Kashmiri musical instrument is looked like two flutes are joined to each other? 1. Sitar 2. Skaling 3. Saranda 4. Dahara cero ine} India's Super Teachers for all govt. exams Under One Roof es Answer (Detail Option 2: SkalingMusic Question 1 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Skaling. © Key Points + Skaling: This Kashmiri musical instrument is like tv/o flutes are joined to each other. §; Additional Information a > Sitar: © The Sitar is a musical i which was invented by Amir Khusrau, 2 Courtier of Alauddin Khalji in the 1 ury. © Thename sitar is derived from the Persian 'sehtar meaning ‘three strings’, to which the instrument originally belonged. © Kashmiri Sehtar is the original instrument accompanying Sufiyana Kalaam or Mosique which came to Kashmir from Central Asia. + Saranda © This string musical instrument looks like Indian Sarangi. © Saints or Jogis of Jammu region use this instrument. © tis played with a bow. It is made of a block of Mulberry wood or Teakwood, + Dahara: © This musical instrument is like a very long rod of iron and has iron and bronze rings to ‘support it. » Ladisheh songs are sung with the use of this instrument. 7 Reena) - Start Complete Exam Preparation Trusted by 1,86,00,449+ Student ete Sa ee Download App Question 2: View this Question Oniine> Lalit Arpan Samman nominee Shubha Mndgal has achieved excellence in the field of: 1. Gazal and Light music = 2. Sarod and Tabla v _~3. _ ‘Shehnai 4 Thumri and Dadra Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: Thumri and Dadra Music Question 2 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Thumri and Dadra. © Key Points 4 * In 2016, the Hindustani classical singer Shubha Mudgal received the yearly “LalltArpan ‘Samman" award. yy - * She is bom in Allahabad, . * Mudgal is a Padma Shri laureate and is well-known for her singing in the Khayal, Thumri, and Dadra genres. + She has also contributed her vocals to a number of well-known Indle-pop songs. + Gazal and Light music: A. © Arabic poetry gave Fis 1 amatory poem or ode known as the ghazal. + Sarod and Tabla: ° Astringed instrument known as the sarod is utilized in Hindustani music on the Indian subcontinent. © Twin hand drums called tablas are originally from the Indian subcontinent. + Bansuri and Shehnai: » Bansuri is an aerophone made of metal-like material and bamboo that is utilized in Hindustani classical music. ° A musical instrument from the Indian subcontinent is the shehnal. » thas a double reed on one end and is constructed of wood. Peet era Start Complete Exam Preparation Pe Pio ed rer Cade Download AppQuestion 3: View this Question Online > Which of the following string instrument is also men rt"? 4. Pungi of’ 3. Bhungal oof Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3 : Bhungal Music Question 3 Detailed Solution The correct answer is "Bhungal". © Key Points om O © Itis a wind instrument made of Bronze. G Itis also known as "Bherl. © Itis used in religious ceremonies, and this instrument is fo © Atrumpet-shaped instrument is mostly used in religio occasions of weddings and festivals. © Additional Information Xo + Pungi © Pungl is a wind instr it. © ItIs made of gour mboo, metal, beeswax and coconut. © This interesting in: found in various parts of the country like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana. © Majorly used by snake charmers. + Bankiya © Bankla is a wind instrument made of bronze. © It is used in religious ceremonies, and this instrument is found in Rajasthan. © A trumpet-shaped instrument used in social ceremonies and processions. + Mashak » tis a wind instrument made of goatskin and wax. © This folk instrument is found in Rajasthan. © Mostly used as an accompaniment in folk music and dance. processions ona Perera econ) Start Complete Exam Preparation ead Dae Cree eves Exons) Question 4: ‘ View this Question Online > Which Kashmiri musical instrument is looked like two flutes are joined to each other? 1. Sitar A om 2. Skaling ps mk 4. Dahara Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Skaling Music Question 4 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Skaling, © Key Points © This Kashmiri musical instrument is like two flutes are joined to each other. + Sitar: © The Sitar is a musical instrument which was invented by Amir Khusrau, 2 Courtier of Alauddin Khalji inghe13th century * Saranda: ¥ » This string musical ment looks like Indian Sarangi. © Saints or Jogis of Jammu region use this instrument. © Itis played with a bow. © Itis made of a block of Mulberry wood or Teakwood.* Dahara © This musical instrument is like a Very long rod of iron and has iron and bronze rings to ‘support it. » Ladisheh songs are sung with the use of this instrument. eee rei Dein! Start Complete Exam Preparation Cakes a) Practice mi Gio: researc Download App Question 5: View this Question Online > Which song is very famous among the farmers of Kashmir region? 1. Nend Baith 2. Ladishah e 3. Surma <= " Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1 : Nend Baith Music Question 5 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Nend Baith. © Key Points Deco* Nend Baith: © These songs ere very famous among the farmers of Kashmir. 5 © These songs are sung by farmers in groups when they start their daily Schedule at the time of nend (removing weeds from newly grown plants). © Farmers enjoy these songs as they meke the tough days easy and increase their enthusiasm. Additional Information + Ladishah ° Itisa sarcastic form Figo in the Kashmir music tradition. © Itreflects the present ind political conditions in a humerous manner. © During the harvesting period, the singers move from one village to another and compose songs on the spot on issues relating to a specific village. + Suma © This dance in Dogri reflects the pain of a newly married girl whose husband is away in the army. © Thus, this song also shows the desire of reunion. + Jagarana © This dance style is performed by the females of the bridegroom's house when men folk have gone with barat. © tis performed by a group of females consisting 15-20 members. It depicts the emotions of women folk. Itis mainly performed in Jammu region lusic MCQ Obj juestions a eee ar Start Complete Exam Preparation rior ra ey esis DOr eee caer a? CAR CaS Download App Question 6 View this Question Online > The name Ustad Bismillah Khan’ is associated with 1, Sitar 2. Sarod ; 3. Shenai 4, Bansuri(Flute)yr Baio Below) wer 3. Shenai Music Question 6 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Shenal. © Key Points + Ustad Bismillah Khan: » He was an Indian musician who played the shehnai. Original name: Qamruddin Khan. > Born: March 21, 1916, Bihar and Orissa province Died: 2006, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh ° Khan was a devout Muslim but performed at both Hindu and Muslim ceremonies and was considered a symbol of religious harmony. Bismillah Khan had won the rarest rare honor of performing at the Red Fort in Deihi on the evening of the Independence Day of India in 1947. > He Awarded with the Bharat Ratna in 2001. » Got Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1956. ©; Additional Information + Important Indian instrumental er: Instrument _] Tabla Amiad Ali Khan Sarod Pt. Ram Narayan Sarangi Ustad Asad AliKhan | Rudra Veena TH. Vinayakram Ghatai Ramnad V. Raghavan | Mridangameee ar Start Complete Exam Preparation eR Rana Download App Question 7 View this Question Online > 'Khuang' is a traditional musical instrument of which state? 1. Assam 2. Mizoram 3. Jharkhand 4. West Bengal ‘Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Mizoram Music Question 7 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Mizoram. © Key Points -Mizoram= Khuang + Khuang is a Mizo indigenous instrument that has an important value in the Mizo society both socially as well as religiously. + Khuang is made up of 2 Hollow tree wrapped with animal skin on both sides.© Additional Information Assam- Gogona + Gogona is a popular Assamese musical instrument. + Itis made up of Bamboo. Jharkhand- Singa + Singa is a traditional wind instrument from Jharkhand. + Singa is made up of Bamboo and Buffalo Horn. West Bengal- Dotara + The dotara is one of the most important in used in various genres of folk music in Bengal and Assam. + It is made up of hardwood like neem etc,ee te Ee) Start Complete Exam Preparation (ga) Daily tive feed acd iS cienecey Coes Download App pecs Question 8 Lotia is the regional music of: 1. Rajasthan ex (i 2. Tamil Nadu Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1 : Rajasthan Music Question 8 Detailed Solution View this Question Online >The correct answer Is Rajasthan + Lotia is the regional music of Rajasthan and it is sung by the peasants while working in the fields. ‘ ) * Itis generally sung on the occasion of Lotia festival in the Chaltra month according to the Hindi calendar. S. | Region Folk Music no. 2 po — Tamil ‘i - oe Pannisal Jugni, Tappe, Mahiya 3. | Punjab oe 4. | Assam | Borgeet, Ojapali ete. Peet rer Start Complete Exam Preparation (A) eee faced Mock Tests ne = [eres g Exo cry D Download Anp Question 9 View this Question Online Which folk music of Rejasthan is sung to praise water and rain? 1. Pabuji Ki Phad ’ 2. Panihari 3. Pandavani 4, Maand Aah, ele Solution Below) Option 2: PanihariMusic Question 9 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Panihari. © Key Points + Panthari © Panihari song composed by Rajasthani women. © This folk is sung when women find difficulty in finding water in arid areas like deserts © Panihati praises water and rain highlighting its importance © Song describes the Joy of rivers, rains, and water. © In the villages of beautiful mud houses in the Thar Desert. © The Thar desert is the largest desert of India also called the Great Indian Desert. ©; Additional Information AO + Pabuji Ki Phad: © Pabuji Ki Phad Is the fotknusic n. > Pabuji is worshipped a ity of the desert. © Phad means long scre: f cloth with heroic stories of Pabuji, © Bhopas of Pabusar nari the story to the community singing folk of Pabuji. © Pabuji the great folk hero of 14th century AD. + Pandavani: > Folk music of Chhattisgarh. © Folk music is based on the epic Mahabharata. > Pandavaniis sung by women narrating the story of Pandava. © Bhima is the main hero of the story. © Teejan Bal is the most famous singer of this style. * Maand ° Maand is the folk music of Rajasthan. © Maand folks are songs describing the glory of Rajput rulers, © Thumri or Ghazal are considered close to Maand. © Famous song Kesariya Balam is in Maand style.Fg eee poeta) AS Ela Orlin) cle hla) CRS rears arated Pa or) DOr Question Bank Download App Question 10 f View this Question Online > Which of the following is a popular folk song of Bundelkhand? 2. Alha 3. Rasiya 4. Languria Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Alha Music Question 10 Detailed Solution = ‘The correct answer is Alha. + Alha is a popular folk song of Bundelkhand. Some other forms of song famous in Bundelkhand include Faag, Lamtera, Dadre, and Gari. » Important Points ) * Birha-it is a folk song which rrainly belongs to Ahir Communities in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. + The term 'Birha" in Hinai means "Separation’. This folk music found its origin in the early nineteenth century. + The ethos of a Biraha is every so often herole (Veer Rasa) and of humour (Hasya Rasa). + Rasiye-it is a popular folk music that belongs to Braj region of Uttar Pradesh + The most common instruments in this genre are dholak, sarangi, and harmonium. + Rasiya contains lyrics, euphemisms, and double meanings often exhibiting the love between the Hindu gods of Krishna and Radha+ Languria-it is another form of Rasiya. Fg ieee an eu paren) Start Complete Exam Preparation Ree rts Pears arated Cees Deere Cresent por cred Download App Question 11 View this Question Gntine > Which of the following song forms are sung in the rainy season in Uttar Pradesh? 1. Birha ( = 2. Rasia 3 4, Kaji Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: KajriIndia's #1 Learning Platform Start Complete Exam Preparation eRe Rec ea ca Crear peo ey Mere MasterClas Cree euro Caer Download App Question 12 View this Question Online > Which of the following instruments has its strings made of horse-hair? 1. Ektara 2. Chinkara 3. Khamak 4. Rawanhatta ‘Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: ChinkaraPe ane urea lia) Start Complete Exam Preparation irene rae POS Cierny reer Download App Question 13 View this Question Online > Ghumot was declared as the Heritage musical instrument of which state? 1. Goa 2. Gujarat 3. Rajasthan4. Jharkhand Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Goa ee DeSean ttn a Start Complete Exam Preparation Deno reread recs Cae eas IVs estar prota Download App Question 14 View this Question Online > Lalita is a form of folk music from 3 1, Madhya Pradesh 2. Rajasthan 3. Maharashtra 4. GujaratAnswer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: Maharashtra Tee ea arc Start Complete Exam Preparation Deon ca Ora Pes es regs) DOS cielo Question Bank Diora D> Download App Question 15 View this Question Online > isa form of sufi devotional music which originated in the Indian subcontinent. 1. Qawwali 2. Teel Geet3. BasantGeet 4. Kaji Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Qawwali