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Indian Philosophy of Race: The Concept of Race in Indian Music and Dance

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In Indian philosophy, the concept of race is often associated with which of the following?

  1. Caste

  2. Varna

  3. Jati

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Indian philosophy, the concept of race is often associated with caste, varna, and jati, which are all social classifications based on birth or descent.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Indian musical genre?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Bhangra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Qawwali is a traditional Sufi devotional music genre, while Carnatic music, Hindustani music, and Bhangra are all traditional Indian musical genres.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Indian dance form?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Flamenco


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Flamenco is a traditional Spanish dance form, while Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, and Kuchipudi are all traditional Indian dance forms.

In Indian music, the concept of raga refers to a:

  1. Melodic framework

  2. Rhythmic pattern

  3. Harmonic structure

  4. Vocal technique


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Indian music, a raga is a melodic framework that consists of a set of notes, scales, and melodic patterns.

In Indian dance, the concept of tala refers to a:

  1. Rhythmic pattern

  2. Hand gesture

  3. Footwork

  4. Body posture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Indian dance, a tala is a rhythmic pattern that consists of a set of beats, accents, and rhythmic cycles.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Indian musical instrument?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Guitar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Guitar is a Western musical instrument, while sitar, tabla, and veena are all traditional Indian musical instruments.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Indian dance costume?

  1. Sari

  2. Lehenga choli

  3. Salwar kameez

  4. Tutu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tutu is a Western dance costume, while sari, lehenga choli, and salwar kameez are all traditional Indian dance costumes.

In Indian philosophy, the concept of jati refers to a:

  1. Social group

  2. Occupational group

  3. Religious group

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Indian philosophy, the concept of jati refers to a social group, occupational group, and religious group.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Indian dance form that originated in the state of Kerala?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Mohiniyattam

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Theyyam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a traditional Indian dance form that originated in the state of Tamil Nadu, while Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, and Theyyam are all traditional Indian dance forms that originated in the state of Kerala.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Indian musical instrument that is played with a bow?

  1. Sarangi

  2. Esraj

  3. Violin

  4. Dilruba


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Violin is a Western musical instrument that is played with a bow, while sarangi, esraj, and dilruba are all traditional Indian musical instruments that are played with a bow.

In Indian philosophy, the concept of varna refers to a:

  1. Social class

  2. Occupational class

  3. Religious class

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Indian philosophy, the concept of varna refers to a social class, occupational class, and religious class.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Indian dance form that originated in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Lavani

  2. Kathak

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Powada


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a traditional Indian dance form that originated in the state of Tamil Nadu, while Lavani, Kathak, and Powada are all traditional Indian dance forms that originated in the state of Maharashtra.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Indian musical instrument that is played with a keyboard?

  1. Harmonium

  2. Piano

  3. Shruti box

  4. Tabla


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Piano is a Western musical instrument that is played with a keyboard, while harmonium, shruti box, and tabla are all traditional Indian musical instruments that are played with a keyboard.

In Indian philosophy, the concept of caste refers to a:

  1. Social hierarchy

  2. Occupational hierarchy

  3. Religious hierarchy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Indian philosophy, the concept of caste refers to a social hierarchy, occupational hierarchy, and religious hierarchy.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Indian dance form that originated in the state of Odisha?

  1. Odissi

  2. Kathak

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Chhau


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a traditional Indian dance form that originated in the state of Tamil Nadu, while Odissi, Kathak, and Chhau are all traditional Indian dance forms that originated in the state of Odisha.

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