Indian Music and Dance Radio Shows

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Which radio show, hosted by the legendary Ameen Sayani, was dedicated to Hindustani classical music?

  1. Binaca Geet Mala

  2. Sangeet Sarita

  3. Vividh Bharati

  4. All India Radio


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sangeet Sarita, hosted by Ameen Sayani, was a popular radio show that showcased Hindustani classical music and featured renowned artists.

Who was the host of the popular radio show 'Sur Nayi Baat', which focused on contemporary Hindi film music?

  1. Ameen Sayani

  2. Vividh Bharati

  3. Anuradha Paudwal

  4. R.D. Burman


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Anuradha Paudwal hosted the radio show 'Sur Nayi Baat', which featured contemporary Hindi film music and interviews with prominent singers and composers.

Which radio show, hosted by the renowned dancer and choreographer Uday Shankar, was dedicated to Indian classical dance forms?

  1. Rhythm and Movement

  2. Nritya Bharati

  3. Sangeet Sarita

  4. Binaca Geet Mala


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Uday Shankar hosted the radio show 'Nritya Bharati', which focused on Indian classical dance forms and featured performances by renowned dancers.

What was the name of the radio show that showcased folk music from various regions of India?

  1. Lok Geet Mala

  2. Vividh Bharati

  3. Sangeet Sarita

  4. All India Radio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lok Geet Mala was a popular radio show that featured folk music from different regions of India, showcasing the diverse musical traditions of the country.

Which radio show, hosted by the renowned musician Ravi Shankar, was dedicated to Indian classical music and featured in-depth interviews with prominent artists?

  1. Sangeet Sarita

  2. Nritya Bharati

  3. Ravi Shankar's Music Hour

  4. All India Radio


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ravi Shankar hosted the radio show 'Ravi Shankar's Music Hour', which focused on Indian classical music and featured in-depth interviews with prominent artists.

What was the name of the radio show that showcased the music of legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar?

  1. Lata Mangeshkar Geet Mala

  2. Sangeet Sarita

  3. Nritya Bharati

  4. All India Radio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lata Mangeshkar Geet Mala was a radio show dedicated to the music of the legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar, featuring her iconic songs and interviews.

Which radio show, hosted by the renowned musician and composer A.R. Rahman, showcased contemporary Indian music and featured interviews with prominent artists?

  1. A.R. Rahman's Music Hour

  2. Sangeet Sarita

  3. Nritya Bharati

  4. All India Radio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A.R. Rahman hosted the radio show 'A.R. Rahman's Music Hour', which showcased contemporary Indian music and featured interviews with prominent artists.

What was the name of the radio show that featured discussions and interviews on Indian classical dance forms?

  1. Nritya Charcha

  2. Sangeet Sarita

  3. Lok Geet Mala

  4. All India Radio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nritya Charcha was a radio show that featured discussions and interviews on Indian classical dance forms, providing insights into their history, techniques, and cultural significance.

Which radio show, hosted by the renowned dancer and choreographer Birju Maharaj, was dedicated to Kathak dance?

  1. Kathak Darpan

  2. Sangeet Sarita

  3. Nritya Bharati

  4. All India Radio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Birju Maharaj hosted the radio show 'Kathak Darpan', which focused on Kathak dance and featured performances, discussions, and interviews with prominent Kathak artists.

What was the name of the radio show that showcased the music of legendary Indian singer Kishore Kumar?

  1. Kishore Kumar Geet Mala

  2. Sangeet Sarita

  3. Nritya Bharati

  4. All India Radio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kishore Kumar Geet Mala was a radio show dedicated to the music of the legendary Indian singer Kishore Kumar, featuring his iconic songs and interviews.

Which radio show, hosted by the renowned musician and composer Zakir Hussain, showcased Indian classical music and featured performances by renowned artists?

  1. Zakir Hussain's Music Hour

  2. Sangeet Sarita

  3. Nritya Bharati

  4. All India Radio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zakir Hussain hosted the radio show 'Zakir Hussain's Music Hour', which showcased Indian classical music and featured performances by renowned artists.

What was the name of the radio show that featured discussions and interviews on Indian folk dance forms?

  1. Lok Nritya Charcha

  2. Sangeet Sarita

  3. Nritya Bharati

  4. All India Radio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lok Nritya Charcha was a radio show that featured discussions and interviews on Indian folk dance forms, providing insights into their history, techniques, and cultural significance.

Which radio show, hosted by the renowned dancer and choreographer Hema Malini, was dedicated to Bharatanatyam dance?

  1. Bharatanatyam Darpan

  2. Sangeet Sarita

  3. Nritya Bharati

  4. All India Radio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hema Malini hosted the radio show 'Bharatanatyam Darpan', which focused on Bharatanatyam dance and featured performances, discussions, and interviews with prominent Bharatanatyam artists.

What was the name of the radio show that showcased the music of legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle?

  1. Asha Bhosle Geet Mala

  2. Sangeet Sarita

  3. Nritya Bharati

  4. All India Radio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Asha Bhosle Geet Mala was a radio show dedicated to the music of the legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle, featuring her iconic songs and interviews.

Which radio show, hosted by the renowned musician and composer Hariprasad Chaurasia, showcased Indian classical music and featured performances by renowned artists?

  1. Hariprasad Chaurasia's Music Hour

  2. Sangeet Sarita

  3. Nritya Bharati

  4. All India Radio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hariprasad Chaurasia hosted the radio show 'Hariprasad Chaurasia's Music Hour', which showcased Indian classical music and featured performances by renowned artists.

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