Indian Astronomy in Music

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Which of the following is a traditional Indian musical instrument used to represent the Sun?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Surbahar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The surbahar is a bass version of the sitar, and its deep, resonant sound is often used to represent the Sun in Indian classical music.

In Indian classical music, which raga is associated with the constellation of Orion?

  1. Bhairav

  2. Malkauns

  3. Yaman

  4. Darbari


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The raga Yaman is associated with the constellation of Orion, and its melodies are often used to evoke the vastness and mystery of the night sky.

Which of the following Indian musical instruments is used to represent the planet Venus?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Sarangi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sarangi is a bowed string instrument with a distinctive, melancholic sound, and it is often used to represent the planet Venus in Indian classical music.

In Indian classical music, which raga is associated with the constellation of Ursa Major?

  1. Bhairav

  2. Malkauns

  3. Yaman

  4. Darbari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The raga Bhairav is associated with the constellation of Ursa Major, and its melodies are often used to evoke the grandeur and majesty of the night sky.

Which of the following Indian musical instruments is used to represent the planet Mars?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Pakhawaj


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The pakhawaj is a two-headed drum with a deep, resonant sound, and it is often used to represent the planet Mars in Indian classical music.

In Indian classical music, which raga is associated with the constellation of Gemini?

  1. Bhairav

  2. Malkauns

  3. Yaman

  4. Darbari


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The raga Malkauns is associated with the constellation of Gemini, and its melodies are often used to evoke the duality and complexity of human nature.

Which of the following Indian musical instruments is used to represent the planet Jupiter?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Santoor


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The santoor is a hammered dulcimer with a bright, shimmering sound, and it is often used to represent the planet Jupiter in Indian classical music.

In Indian classical music, which raga is associated with the constellation of Leo?

  1. Bhairav

  2. Malkauns

  3. Yaman

  4. Darbari


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The raga Darbari is associated with the constellation of Leo, and its melodies are often used to evoke the strength and majesty of the lion.

Which of the following Indian musical instruments is used to represent the planet Saturn?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Dilruba


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The dilruba is a bowed string instrument with a deep, resonant sound, and it is often used to represent the planet Saturn in Indian classical music.

In Indian classical music, which raga is associated with the constellation of Virgo?

  1. Bhairav

  2. Malkauns

  3. Yaman

  4. Darbari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The raga Bhairav is associated with the constellation of Virgo, and its melodies are often used to evoke the purity and grace of the virgin goddess.

Which of the following Indian musical instruments is used to represent the planet Mercury?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Bansuri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The bansuri is a bamboo flute with a sweet, lyrical sound, and it is often used to represent the planet Mercury in Indian classical music.

In Indian classical music, which raga is associated with the constellation of Libra?

  1. Bhairav

  2. Malkauns

  3. Yaman

  4. Darbari


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The raga Malkauns is associated with the constellation of Libra, and its melodies are often used to evoke the balance and harmony of the universe.

Which of the following Indian musical instruments is used to represent the planet Uranus?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Esraj


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The esraj is a bowed string instrument with a distinctive, nasal sound, and it is often used to represent the planet Uranus in Indian classical music.

In Indian classical music, which raga is associated with the constellation of Scorpio?

  1. Bhairav

  2. Malkauns

  3. Yaman

  4. Darbari


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The raga Yaman is associated with the constellation of Scorpio, and its melodies are often used to evoke the passion and intensity of the scorpion.

Which of the following Indian musical instruments is used to represent the planet Neptune?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Sarod


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sarod is a bowed string instrument with a deep, resonant sound, and it is often used to represent the planet Neptune in Indian classical music.

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