Devotional Music of India

Description: Devotional Music of India is a diverse and rich genre of music that has been practiced for centuries. This quiz will test your knowledge about the various aspects of devotional music in India.
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Which of the following is a common instrument used in devotional music in India?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Harmonium

  4. Violin


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The harmonium is a popular instrument used in devotional music in India. It is a keyboard instrument that produces sound by pumping air through reeds.

Which of the following is a prominent devotional music tradition in India?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carnatic music is a system of music that originated in South India. It is one of the two main systems of classical music in India, the other being Hindustani music.

Who is considered to be one of the greatest exponents of Hindustani classical music?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Ali Akbar Khan

  3. Bismillah Khan

  4. Pandit Jasraj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ravi Shankar was a sitar virtuoso and composer who is considered to be one of the greatest exponents of Hindustani classical music. He was also a teacher and a cultural ambassador, and he played a major role in popularizing Indian music around the world.

Which of the following is a popular devotional song in India?

  1. Bhajan

  2. Kirtan

  3. Qawwali

  4. Ghazal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhajan is a popular devotional song in India. It is typically sung in a simple, melodic style and often accompanied by instruments such as the harmonium, tabla, and sitar.

Which of the following is a type of devotional music that is often performed at Sufi shrines?

  1. Qawwali

  2. Baul music

  3. Bhakti music

  4. Carnatic music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qawwali is a type of devotional music that is often performed at Sufi shrines. It is typically sung by a group of singers, accompanied by instruments such as the tabla, harmonium, and sitar.

Which of the following is a prominent devotional music tradition in Bengal?

  1. Baul music

  2. Qawwali

  3. Bhakti music

  4. Carnatic music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baul music is a prominent devotional music tradition in Bengal. It is typically sung by wandering minstrels, known as Bauls, who use simple instruments such as the ektara and the dotara.

Which of the following is a type of devotional music that is often performed in temples?

  1. Bhakti music

  2. Qawwali

  3. Baul music

  4. Carnatic music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakti music is a type of devotional music that is often performed in temples. It is typically sung in a simple, melodic style and often accompanied by instruments such as the harmonium, tabla, and sitar.

Which of the following is a prominent devotional music tradition in Maharashtra?

  1. Bhakti music

  2. Qawwali

  3. Baul music

  4. Carnatic music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakti music is a prominent devotional music tradition in Maharashtra. It is typically sung in a simple, melodic style and often accompanied by instruments such as the harmonium, tabla, and sitar.

Which of the following is a prominent devotional music tradition in Gujarat?

  1. Bhakti music

  2. Qawwali

  3. Baul music

  4. Carnatic music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakti music is a prominent devotional music tradition in Gujarat. It is typically sung in a simple, melodic style and often accompanied by instruments such as the harmonium, tabla, and sitar.

Which of the following is a prominent devotional music tradition in Rajasthan?

  1. Bhakti music

  2. Qawwali

  3. Baul music

  4. Carnatic music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakti music is a prominent devotional music tradition in Rajasthan. It is typically sung in a simple, melodic style and often accompanied by instruments such as the harmonium, tabla, and sitar.

Which of the following is a prominent devotional music tradition in Punjab?

  1. Bhakti music

  2. Qawwali

  3. Baul music

  4. Carnatic music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakti music is a prominent devotional music tradition in Punjab. It is typically sung in a simple, melodic style and often accompanied by instruments such as the harmonium, tabla, and sitar.

Which of the following is a prominent devotional music tradition in Haryana?

  1. Bhakti music

  2. Qawwali

  3. Baul music

  4. Carnatic music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakti music is a prominent devotional music tradition in Haryana. It is typically sung in a simple, melodic style and often accompanied by instruments such as the harmonium, tabla, and sitar.

Which of the following is a prominent devotional music tradition in Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Bhakti music

  2. Qawwali

  3. Baul music

  4. Carnatic music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakti music is a prominent devotional music tradition in Himachal Pradesh. It is typically sung in a simple, melodic style and often accompanied by instruments such as the harmonium, tabla, and sitar.

Which of the following is a prominent devotional music tradition in Uttarakhand?

  1. Bhakti music

  2. Qawwali

  3. Baul music

  4. Carnatic music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakti music is a prominent devotional music tradition in Uttarakhand. It is typically sung in a simple, melodic style and often accompanied by instruments such as the harmonium, tabla, and sitar.

Which of the following is a prominent devotional music tradition in Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Bhakti music

  2. Qawwali

  3. Baul music

  4. Carnatic music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakti music is a prominent devotional music tradition in Jammu and Kashmir. It is typically sung in a simple, melodic style and often accompanied by instruments such as the harmonium, tabla, and sitar.

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