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Ghazals: A Timeless Tradition - Evaluate Your Knowledge

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What is the traditional form of a Ghazal?

  1. A poem consisting of rhyming couplets

  2. A song with a repeating chorus

  3. A narrative poem with a complex structure

  4. A devotional song with a simple melody


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Ghazal is a form of poetry that consists of rhyming couplets, with each couplet expressing a complete thought or idea.

What is the typical theme of a Ghazal?

  1. Love and romance

  2. Nature and beauty

  3. Philosophy and spirituality

  4. Social and political issues


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ghazals often explore themes of love and romance, longing and separation, and the beauty of the beloved.

Which of the following is a famous Ghazal singer?

  1. Jagjit Singh

  2. Chitra Singh

  3. Pankaj Udhas

  4. Hariharan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jagjit Singh is one of the most renowned Ghazal singers in India, known for his soulful renditions of classic Ghazals.

What is the traditional instrument used to accompany a Ghazal?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. Harmonium


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sarangi is a bowed string instrument that is often used to accompany Ghazals, providing a rich and expressive sound.

Which of the following is a famous Ghazal written by Mirza Ghalib?

  1. Dil-e-Nadan Tujhe Hua Kya Hai

  2. Aye Dil-e-Nadaan

  3. Mirza Ghalib Ki Ghazalen

  4. Diwan-e-Ghalib


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dil-e-Nadan Tujhe Hua Kya Hai is one of the most famous Ghazals written by Mirza Ghalib, known for its poignant lyrics and beautiful imagery.

What is the term used to describe the refrain or repeated line in a Ghazal?

  1. Matla

  2. Radif

  3. Qafia

  4. Sher


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Radif refers to the refrain or repeated line in a Ghazal, which appears at the end of each couplet.

Which of the following is a famous Ghazal written by Faiz Ahmed Faiz?

  1. Gulon Mein Rang Bhare

  2. Subh-e-Azadi

  3. Hum Dekhenge

  4. Dast-e-Saba


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hum Dekhenge is a famous Ghazal written by Faiz Ahmed Faiz, known for its powerful lyrics and message of hope and resistance.

What is the term used to describe the first couplet of a Ghazal?

  1. Matla

  2. Radif

  3. Qafia

  4. Sher


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Matla refers to the first couplet of a Ghazal, which sets the tone and theme for the rest of the poem.

Which of the following is a famous Ghazal written by Bahadur Shah Zafar?

  1. Lagta Nahin Hai Dil Mera

  2. Dil-e-Nadan Tujhe Hua Kya Hai

  3. Aye Dil-e-Nadaan

  4. Mirza Ghalib Ki Ghazalen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lagta Nahin Hai Dil Mera is a famous Ghazal written by Bahadur Shah Zafar, known for its poignant lyrics and expression of longing and separation.

What is the term used to describe the second line of a couplet in a Ghazal?

  1. Matla

  2. Radif

  3. Qafia

  4. Sher


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Qafia refers to the second line of a couplet in a Ghazal, which rhymes with the first line.

Which of the following is a famous Ghazal written by Mir Taqi Mir?

  1. Mirza Ghalib Ki Ghazalen

  2. Diwan-e-Ghalib

  3. Gulon Mein Rang Bhare

  4. Subh-e-Azadi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gulon Mein Rang Bhare is a famous Ghazal written by Mir Taqi Mir, known for its beautiful imagery and exploration of the themes of love and nature.

What is the term used to describe the overall structure of a Ghazal?

  1. Matla

  2. Radif

  3. Qafia

  4. Sher


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sher refers to the overall structure of a Ghazal, consisting of a series of rhyming couplets.

Which of the following is a famous Ghazal written by Daagh Dehlvi?

  1. Lagta Nahin Hai Dil Mera

  2. Dil-e-Nadan Tujhe Hua Kya Hai

  3. Aye Dil-e-Nadaan

  4. Mirza Ghalib Ki Ghazalen


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aye Dil-e-Nadaan is a famous Ghazal written by Daagh Dehlvi, known for its poignant lyrics and exploration of the themes of love and longing.

What is the term used to describe the use of metaphors and similes in a Ghazal?

  1. Matla

  2. Radif

  3. Qafia

  4. Imagery


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Imagery refers to the use of metaphors and similes in a Ghazal, which helps create vivid images and enhance the emotional impact of the poem.

Which of the following is a famous Ghazal written by Josh Malihabadi?

  1. Gulon Mein Rang Bhare

  2. Subh-e-Azadi

  3. Hum Dekhenge

  4. Dast-e-Saba


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dast-e-Saba is a famous Ghazal written by Josh Malihabadi, known for its beautiful imagery and exploration of the themes of love and longing.

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