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Hindu Devotional Music: The Divine Melodies of Bhakti

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What is the term used for the devotional music of Hinduism?

  1. Bhakti Sangeet

  2. Kirtan

  3. Bhajan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhakti Sangeet, Kirtan, and Bhajan are all terms used for the devotional music of Hinduism.

What is the primary theme of Hindu devotional music?

  1. Love and devotion to God

  2. Praise and glorification of God

  3. Seeking forgiveness for sins

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hindu devotional music encompasses a wide range of themes, including love and devotion to God, praise and glorification of God, seeking forgiveness for sins, and more.

Which of the following is a prominent form of Hindu devotional music?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carnatic music, Hindustani music, and Qawwali are all prominent forms of Hindu devotional music.

Who is considered one of the greatest exponents of Carnatic music?

  1. Tyagaraja

  2. Muthuswami Dikshitar

  3. Shyama Shastri

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, and Shyama Shastri are all considered to be among the greatest exponents of Carnatic music.

Which of the following is a popular form of Hindu devotional music in North India?

  1. Bhajan

  2. Kirtan

  3. Qawwali

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhajan, Kirtan, and Qawwali are all popular forms of Hindu devotional music in North India.

What is the term used for a gathering of people who come together to sing devotional songs?

  1. Satsang

  2. Bhajan Sandhya

  3. Kirtan Darbar

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Satsang, Bhajan Sandhya, and Kirtan Darbar are all terms used for a gathering of people who come together to sing devotional songs.

Which of the following is a famous Hindu devotional song dedicated to Lord Krishna?

  1. Hare Krishna Mantra

  2. Govinda Damodara

  3. Radha Krishna Bhajan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hare Krishna Mantra, Govinda Damodara, and Radha Krishna Bhajan are all famous Hindu devotional songs dedicated to Lord Krishna.

Who is considered to be the father of modern Carnatic music?

  1. Tyagaraja

  2. Muthuswami Dikshitar

  3. Shyama Shastri

  4. Swati Tirunal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Swati Tirunal is considered to be the father of modern Carnatic music.

Which of the following is a popular form of Hindu devotional music in Maharashtra?

  1. Bhajan

  2. Kirtan

  3. Abhang

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Abhang is a popular form of Hindu devotional music in Maharashtra.

What is the term used for a devotional song that is sung in praise of a particular deity?

  1. Stotra

  2. Bhajan

  3. Kirtan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stotra is the term used for a devotional song that is sung in praise of a particular deity.

Which of the following is a famous Hindu devotional song dedicated to Lord Shiva?

  1. Om Namah Shivaya

  2. Shiva Tandava Stotram

  3. Rudrashtakam

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Om Namah Shivaya, Shiva Tandava Stotram, and Rudrashtakam are all famous Hindu devotional songs dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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

  1. Amir Khan

  2. Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

  3. Vilayat Khan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amir Khan, Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, and Vilayat Khan are all considered to be among the greatest exponents of Hindustani music.

Which of the following is a popular form of Hindu devotional music in Gujarat?

  1. Bhajan

  2. Kirtan

  3. Garba

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Garba is a popular form of Hindu devotional music in Gujarat.

What is the term used for a devotional song that is sung in a call-and-response format?

  1. Bhajan

  2. Kirtan

  3. Qawwali

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kirtan is the term used for a devotional song that is sung in a call-and-response format.

Which of the following is a famous Hindu devotional song dedicated to Goddess Durga?

  1. Jai Durga Mai

  2. Durga Chalisa

  3. Durga Saptashati

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jai Durga Mai, Durga Chalisa, and Durga Saptashati are all famous Hindu devotional songs dedicated to Goddess Durga.

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