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Ghazals: A Reflection of Human Experience - Test Your Appreciation

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a ghazal?

  1. It is a form of poetry.

  2. It is sung in a specific style.

  3. It is typically composed in Urdu.

  4. It is always about love.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ghazals can be about a variety of topics, including love, loss, longing, and spirituality.

What is the traditional structure of a ghazal?

  1. It consists of a series of couplets.

  2. It has a refrain that is repeated at the end of each couplet.

  3. It is written in a specific meter.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ghazals traditionally consist of a series of couplets, each with a refrain that is repeated at the end. They are also written in a specific meter.

Who is considered to be the greatest ghazal singer of all time?

  1. Jagjit Singh

  2. Ghulam Ali

  3. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  4. Mehdi Hassan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is widely regarded as the greatest ghazal singer of all time. He was known for his powerful voice and his ability to convey deep emotions through his singing.

Which of the following is not a famous ghazal by Mirza Ghalib?

  1. Dil-e-Nadan Tujhe Hua Kya Hai

  2. Aye Dil-e-Nadaan

  3. Aye Mohabbat Tere Anjaam Pe Rona Aaya

  4. Zindagi Ki Maut Se Hai Armaan Baqi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zindagi Ki Maut Se Hai Armaan Baqi is a famous ghazal by Mirza Ghalib.

What is the central theme of most ghazals?

  1. Love

  2. Loss

  3. Longing

  4. Spirituality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Love is the central theme of most ghazals. However, ghazals can also be about loss, longing, and spirituality.

Which of the following is not a famous ghazal singer from Pakistan?

  1. Ghulam Ali

  2. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  3. Mehdi Hassan

  4. Jagjit Singh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jagjit Singh is a famous ghazal singer from India. Ghulam Ali, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and Mehdi Hassan are all famous ghazal singers from Pakistan.

What is the traditional language of ghazals?

  1. Urdu

  2. Hindi

  3. Persian

  4. Arabic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ghazals are traditionally written in Urdu. However, they can also be written in other languages, such as Hindi, Persian, and Arabic.

Which of the following is not a famous ghazal by Jagjit Singh?

  1. Chitthi Na Koi Sandesh

  2. Tumko Dekha To Yeh Khayal Aaya

  3. Hothon Se Chhu Lo Tum

  4. Koi Fariyaad


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Koi Fariyaad is a famous ghazal by Ghulam Ali, not Jagjit Singh.

What is the traditional musical accompaniment for ghazals?

  1. Tabla

  2. Sitar

  3. Sarangi

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ghazals are traditionally accompanied by tabla, sitar, and sarangi.

Which of the following is not a famous ghazal by Mehdi Hassan?

  1. Ranjish Hi Sahi

  2. Dil Dhoondta Hai

  3. Tu Hi Re

  4. Chupke Chupke Raat Din


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tu Hi Re is a famous ghazal by Ghulam Ali, not Mehdi Hassan.

What is the traditional meter of ghazals?

  1. Ghazal meter

  2. Rubai meter

  3. Masnavi meter

  4. Qasida meter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ghazals are traditionally written in ghazal meter, which is a specific meter that is used for ghazals.

Which of the following is not a famous ghazal by Ghulam Ali?

  1. Chupke Chupke Raat Din

  2. Dil Dhoondta Hai

  3. Ranjish Hi Sahi

  4. Aye Mohabbat Tere Anjaam Pe Rona Aaya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aye Mohabbat Tere Anjaam Pe Rona Aaya is a famous ghazal by Mirza Ghalib, not Ghulam Ali.

What is the traditional form of ghazals?

  1. Couplets

  2. Rubai

  3. Masnavi

  4. Qasida


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ghazals are traditionally written in couplets, which are two lines of poetry that rhyme.

Which of the following is not a famous ghazal by Mirza Ghalib?

  1. Aye Dil-e-Nadaan

  2. Dil-e-Nadan Tujhe Hua Kya Hai

  3. Aye Mohabbat Tere Anjaam Pe Rona Aaya

  4. Zindagi Ki Maut Se Hai Armaan Baqi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zindagi Ki Maut Se Hai Armaan Baqi is a famous ghazal by Mirza Ghalib.

What is the traditional language of ghazals?

  1. Urdu

  2. Hindi

  3. Persian

  4. Arabic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ghazals are traditionally written in Urdu. However, they can also be written in other languages, such as Hindi, Persian, and Arabic.

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