The Gharanas of Thumri Music

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Which of the following is not a Gharana of Thumri Music?

  1. Lucknow Gharana

  2. Benaras Gharana

  3. Patiala Gharana

  4. Kirana Gharana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kirana Gharana is a Gharana of Khayal, not Thumri.

Who is considered the founder of the Lucknow Gharana?

  1. Pt. Bindadin Maharaj

  2. Pt. Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

  3. Pt. Janki Prasad

  4. Pt. Ramzan Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pt. Bindadin Maharaj is considered the founder of the Lucknow Gharana.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Benaras Gharana?

  1. Use of intricate taans

  2. Emphasis on melody and gamaks

  3. Use of bol-bant

  4. Use of tappa and dadra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Benaras Gharana is known for its emphasis on melody and gamaks.

Who is considered the founder of the Patiala Gharana?

  1. Pt. Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

  2. Pt. Janki Prasad

  3. Pt. Ramzan Khan

  4. Pt. Amir Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pt. Bade Ghulam Ali Khan is considered the founder of the Patiala Gharana.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Kirana Gharana?

  1. Use of intricate taans

  2. Emphasis on melody and gamaks

  3. Use of bol-bant

  4. Use of tappa and dadra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kirana Gharana is known for its use of intricate taans.

Who is considered the founder of the Agra Gharana?

  1. Pt. Faiyaz Khan

  2. Pt. Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

  3. Pt. Janki Prasad

  4. Pt. Ramzan Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pt. Faiyaz Khan is considered the founder of the Agra Gharana.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Gwalior Gharana?

  1. Use of intricate taans

  2. Emphasis on melody and gamaks

  3. Use of bol-bant

  4. Use of tappa and dadra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Gwalior Gharana is known for its use of bol-bant.

Who is considered the founder of the Jaipur Gharana?

  1. Pt. Alladiya Khan

  2. Pt. Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

  3. Pt. Janki Prasad

  4. Pt. Ramzan Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pt. Alladiya Khan is considered the founder of the Jaipur Gharana.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana?

  1. Use of intricate taans

  2. Emphasis on melody and gamaks

  3. Use of bol-bant

  4. Use of tappa and dadra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana is known for its use of tappa and dadra.

Who is considered the founder of the Delhi Gharana?

  1. Pt. Amir Khan

  2. Pt. Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

  3. Pt. Janki Prasad

  4. Pt. Ramzan Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pt. Amir Khan is considered the founder of the Delhi Gharana.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Indore Gharana?

  1. Use of intricate taans

  2. Emphasis on melody and gamaks

  3. Use of bol-bant

  4. Use of tappa and dadra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indore Gharana is known for its emphasis on melody and gamaks.

Who is considered the founder of the Mewati Gharana?

  1. Pt. Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

  2. Pt. Janki Prasad

  3. Pt. Ramzan Khan

  4. Pt. Ghafoor Khan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pt. Ghafoor Khan is considered the founder of the Mewati Gharana.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Sham Chaurasi Gharana?

  1. Use of intricate taans

  2. Emphasis on melody and gamaks

  3. Use of bol-bant

  4. Use of tappa and dadra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sham Chaurasi Gharana is known for its use of bol-bant.

Who is considered the founder of the Farrukhabad Gharana?

  1. Pt. Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

  2. Pt. Janki Prasad

  3. Pt. Ramzan Khan

  4. Pt. Wajid Ali Shah


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pt. Wajid Ali Shah is considered the founder of the Farrukhabad Gharana.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Atrauli Gharana?

  1. Use of intricate taans

  2. Emphasis on melody and gamaks

  3. Use of bol-bant

  4. Use of tappa and dadra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Atrauli Gharana is known for its emphasis on melody and gamaks.

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