Indian Music

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Which of the following is a classical music genre of India?

  1. Carnatic Music

  2. Hindustani Music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carnatic Music is one of the two main classical music genres of India, the other being Hindustani Music.

Who is considered the father of Carnatic Music?

  1. Thyagaraja

  2. Muthuswami Dikshitar

  3. Shyama Shastri

  4. Swati Tirunal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thyagaraja is considered the father of Carnatic Music and is known for his kritis, which are devotional compositions.

Which of the following is a famous Hindustani classical music raga?

  1. Raga Bhairavi

  2. Raga Darbari

  3. Raga Yaman

  4. Raga Todi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raga Bhairavi is a popular Hindustani classical music raga known for its emotional depth and expressive qualities.

Who is known as the 'Nightingale of India'?

  1. Lata Mangeshkar

  2. Asha Bhosle

  3. Shreya Ghoshal

  4. Sunidhi Chauhan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lata Mangeshkar is often referred to as the 'Nightingale of India' due to her melodious voice and immense contribution to Indian music.

Which Indian instrument is known for its distinctive nasal twang?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. Shehnai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sarangi is a bowed string instrument known for its unique nasal twang and is often used in Hindustani classical music.

Which of the following is a folk music genre of India?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Qawwali

  3. Baul

  4. Lavani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhangra is a lively folk music genre from the Punjab region of India and is often associated with celebrations and festivals.

Which Indian state is known for its Baul music?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Odisha

  3. Assam

  4. Tripura


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baul music is a mystical folk music genre from West Bengal and is known for its spiritual and devotional themes.

Which instrument is commonly used to accompany Qawwali music?

  1. Tabla

  2. Harmonium

  3. Sitar

  4. Sarangi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Harmonium is a popular instrument used in Qawwali music, a devotional music genre from the Indian subcontinent.

Who is considered one of the greatest exponents of Indian classical music?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Bismillah Khan

  3. Ali Akbar Khan

  4. Pandit Jasraj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ravi Shankar is widely regarded as one of the greatest sitar players and exponents of Indian classical music.

Which Indian musician is known for his mastery of the tabla?

  1. Zakir Hussain

  2. Ustad Alla Rakha

  3. Pandit Ravi Shankar

  4. Ustad Bismillah Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zakir Hussain is a renowned tabla player and is considered one of the greatest exponents of the instrument.

Which Indian state is known for its Lavani folk music?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lavani is a folk music genre from Maharashtra and is known for its energetic performances and vibrant rhythms.

Which instrument is primarily used in Carnatic music concerts?

  1. Veena

  2. Mridangam

  3. Ghatam

  4. Nadaswaram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Veena is a string instrument commonly used in Carnatic music concerts and is known for its rich and resonant sound.

Which Indian state is known for its Bihu folk music?

  1. Assam

  2. Meghalaya

  3. Nagaland

  4. Arunachal Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bihu is a folk music genre from Assam and is associated with the Bihu festival, which celebrates the harvest season.

Which Indian musician is known for his contributions to Hindustani classical music?

  1. Pandit Jasraj

  2. Ustad Bismillah Khan

  3. Ravi Shankar

  4. Zakir Hussain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pandit Jasraj is a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist known for his powerful voice and innovative approach to music.

Which Indian state is known for its Garba folk music?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Garba is a folk music genre from Gujarat and is often performed during the Navratri festival, which celebrates the victory of good over evil.

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