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Ghazals: A Canvas of Poetic Expression - Put Your Knowledge to the Test

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What is the traditional form of a Ghazal?

  1. A series of rhyming couplets

  2. A long narrative poem

  3. A free-verse poem

  4. A sonnet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Ghazal is traditionally composed of a series of rhyming couplets, with a refrain that appears at the end of each couplet.

Which of the following is not a common theme in Ghazals?

  1. Love

  2. Loss

  3. Nature

  4. Politics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While love, loss, and nature are common themes in Ghazals, politics is generally not a common theme.

Who is considered to be one of the greatest Ghazal singers of all time?

  1. Jagjit Singh

  2. Ghulam Ali

  3. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jagjit Singh, Ghulam Ali, and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan are all considered to be among the greatest Ghazal singers of all time.

What is the term for the refrain that appears at the end of each couplet in a Ghazal?

  1. Matla

  2. Sher

  3. Radif

  4. Qafia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term for the refrain that appears at the end of each couplet in a Ghazal is Radif.

Which of the following is not a common instrument used in Ghazal music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Guitar

  4. Sarangi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While Sitar, Tabla, and Sarangi are common instruments used in Ghazal music, Guitar is not a common instrument.

What is the term for the opening couplet of a Ghazal?

  1. Matla

  2. Sher

  3. Radif

  4. Qafia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term for the opening couplet of a Ghazal is Matla.

Which of the following is a common poetic device used in Ghazals?

  1. Metaphor

  2. Simile

  3. Personification

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Metaphor, simile, and personification are all common poetic devices used in Ghazals.

What is the term for the closing couplet of a Ghazal?

  1. Matla

  2. Sher

  3. Radif

  4. Qafia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The term for the closing couplet of a Ghazal is Sher.

Which of the following is not a common language used in Ghazals?

  1. Urdu

  2. Hindi

  3. Persian

  4. English


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While Urdu, Hindi, and Persian are common languages used in Ghazals, English is not a common language.

What is the term for the scheme of rhyming couplets used in a Ghazal?

  1. Matla

  2. Sher

  3. Radif

  4. Qafia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term for the scheme of rhyming couplets used in a Ghazal is Qafia.

Which of the following is not a common theme in Ghazals?

  1. Love

  2. Loss

  3. Nature

  4. Politics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While love, loss, and nature are common themes in Ghazals, politics is generally not a common theme.

Who is considered to be one of the greatest Ghazal poets of all time?

  1. Mirza Ghalib

  2. Faiz Ahmed Faiz

  3. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mirza Ghalib is considered to be one of the greatest Ghazal poets of all time.

What is the term for the refrain that appears at the end of each couplet in a Ghazal?

  1. Matla

  2. Sher

  3. Radif

  4. Qafia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term for the refrain that appears at the end of each couplet in a Ghazal is Radif.

Which of the following is not a common instrument used in Ghazal music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Guitar

  4. Sarangi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While Sitar, Tabla, and Sarangi are common instruments used in Ghazal music, Guitar is not a common instrument.

What is the term for the opening couplet of a Ghazal?

  1. Matla

  2. Sher

  3. Radif

  4. Qafia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term for the opening couplet of a Ghazal is Matla.

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