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The Preservation of Indian Musical Heritage

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the preservation of Indian musical heritage.
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What is the primary objective of preserving Indian musical heritage?

  1. To promote and popularize Indian music

  2. To document and archive musical traditions

  3. To encourage innovation and experimentation in music

  4. To protect the rights of musicians and composers


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary objective of preserving Indian musical heritage is to document and archive musical traditions, ensuring their survival and accessibility for future generations.

Which organization is responsible for the preservation and promotion of Indian classical music?

  1. The Sangeet Natak Akademi

  2. The Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  3. The Ministry of Culture

  4. The National Centre for the Performing Arts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sangeet Natak Akademi is the apex body responsible for the preservation and promotion of Indian classical music, dance, and drama.

What is the name of the project undertaken by the Indian government to digitize and preserve Indian classical music recordings?

  1. The Indian Classical Music Digitization Project

  2. The National Music Archives Project

  3. The Indian Music Heritage Project

  4. The Sangeet Natak Akademi Digitization Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Classical Music Digitization Project is a government initiative to digitize and preserve Indian classical music recordings, making them accessible to researchers and the general public.

Which institution houses the largest collection of Indian musical instruments?

  1. The National Museum, New Delhi

  2. The Indian Museum, Kolkata

  3. The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

  4. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum in New Delhi houses the largest collection of Indian musical instruments, including rare and unique instruments from various regions of the country.

What is the name of the annual festival organized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi to celebrate Indian classical music?

  1. The National Festival of Music and Dance

  2. The All India Music Conference

  3. The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards Ceremony

  4. The Indian Classical Music Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Festival of Music and Dance is an annual festival organized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi to celebrate Indian classical music and dance.

Which Indian classical music genre is known for its intricate rhythmic patterns and complex melodic structures?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carnatic music is a genre of Indian classical music known for its intricate rhythmic patterns and complex melodic structures.

What is the name of the traditional Indian musical instrument that is played by plucking its strings?

  1. Sitar

  2. Sarod

  3. Veena

  4. Tabla


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Veena is a traditional Indian musical instrument that is played by plucking its strings.

Which Indian classical music genre is known for its devotional and spiritual themes?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul music


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Qawwali is a genre of Indian classical music known for its devotional and spiritual themes.

What is the name of the traditional Indian musical instrument that is played by striking its metal discs?

  1. Tabla

  2. Pakhawaj

  3. Mridangam

  4. Ghatam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tabla is a traditional Indian musical instrument that is played by striking its metal discs.

Which Indian classical music genre is known for its use of improvisation and spontaneous composition?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul music


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hindustani music is a genre of Indian classical music known for its use of improvisation and spontaneous composition.

What is the name of the traditional Indian musical instrument that is played by bowing its strings?

  1. Sitar

  2. Sarod

  3. Veena

  4. Violin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sarod is a traditional Indian musical instrument that is played by bowing its strings.

Which Indian classical music genre is known for its use of microtones and intricate melodic ornamentation?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carnatic music is a genre of Indian classical music known for its use of microtones and intricate melodic ornamentation.

What is the name of the traditional Indian musical instrument that is played by striking its wooden body?

  1. Tabla

  2. Pakhawaj

  3. Mridangam

  4. Ghatam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mridangam is a traditional Indian musical instrument that is played by striking its wooden body.

Which Indian classical music genre is known for its use of vocal percussion and rhythmic improvisation?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carnatic music is a genre of Indian classical music known for its use of vocal percussion and rhythmic improvisation.

What is the name of the traditional Indian musical instrument that is played by blowing air into its bamboo or wooden body?

  1. Flute

  2. Shehnai

  3. Nadaswaram

  4. Algoza


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Flute is a traditional Indian musical instrument that is played by blowing air into its bamboo or wooden body.

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