The Gharanas of Rabindra Sangeet

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Which of the following is not a Gharana of Rabindra Sangeet?

  1. Vishnupur Gharana

  2. Mymensingh Gharana

  3. Dhaka Gharana

  4. Kolkata Gharana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kolkata Gharana is not a Gharana of Rabindra Sangeet. It is a Gharana of Hindustani classical music.

Which of the following is the oldest Gharana of Rabindra Sangeet?

  1. Vishnupur Gharana

  2. Mymensingh Gharana

  3. Dhaka Gharana

  4. Sylhet Gharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vishnupur Gharana is the oldest Gharana of Rabindra Sangeet. It was founded by the poet and musician Rabindranath Tagore in the late 19th century.

Which of the following is the most popular Gharana of Rabindra Sangeet?

  1. Vishnupur Gharana

  2. Mymensingh Gharana

  3. Dhaka Gharana

  4. Sylhet Gharana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mymensingh Gharana is the most popular Gharana of Rabindra Sangeet. It is known for its soulful and expressive renditions of Rabindranath Tagore's songs.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Vishnupur Gharana?

  1. Use of the harmonium

  2. Use of the tabla

  3. Use of the sitar

  4. Use of the flute


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The use of the harmonium is a characteristic feature of the Vishnupur Gharana. The harmonium is a keyboard instrument that is used to accompany Rabindra Sangeet songs.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Mymensingh Gharana?

  1. Use of the tabla

  2. Use of the sitar

  3. Use of the flute

  4. Use of the violin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The use of the tabla is a characteristic feature of the Mymensingh Gharana. The tabla is a pair of drums that is used to accompany Rabindra Sangeet songs.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Dhaka Gharana?

  1. Use of the sitar

  2. Use of the flute

  3. Use of the violin

  4. Use of the esraj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The use of the sitar is a characteristic feature of the Dhaka Gharana. The sitar is a stringed instrument that is used to accompany Rabindra Sangeet songs.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Sylhet Gharana?

  1. Use of the flute

  2. Use of the violin

  3. Use of the esraj

  4. Use of the sarangi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The use of the flute is a characteristic feature of the Sylhet Gharana. The flute is a wind instrument that is used to accompany Rabindra Sangeet songs.

Which of the following is a famous exponent of the Vishnupur Gharana?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Kazi Nazrul Islam

  3. Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

  4. Pandit Jasraj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore is a famous exponent of the Vishnupur Gharana. He was a poet, musician, and Nobel laureate who composed many Rabindra Sangeet songs.

Which of the following is a famous exponent of the Mymensingh Gharana?

  1. Kazi Nazrul Islam

  2. Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

  3. Pandit Jasraj

  4. Bhimsen Joshi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kazi Nazrul Islam is a famous exponent of the Mymensingh Gharana. He was a poet, musician, and revolutionary who composed many Rabindra Sangeet songs.

Which of the following is a famous exponent of the Dhaka Gharana?

  1. Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

  2. Pandit Jasraj

  3. Bhimsen Joshi

  4. Kumar Gandharva


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan is a famous exponent of the Dhaka Gharana. He was a Hindustani classical musician who also sang Rabindra Sangeet songs.

Which of the following is a famous exponent of the Sylhet Gharana?

  1. Pandit Jasraj

  2. Bhimsen Joshi

  3. Kumar Gandharva

  4. Shubha Mudgal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pandit Jasraj is a famous exponent of the Sylhet Gharana. He is a Hindustani classical musician who also sang Rabindra Sangeet songs.

Which of the following is a famous Rabindra Sangeet song?

  1. Ekla Chalo Re

  2. Amar Sonar Bangla

  3. Jana Gana Mana

  4. Vande Mataram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ekla Chalo Re is a famous Rabindra Sangeet song. It was composed by Rabindranath Tagore in the early 20th century.

Which of the following is a famous Rabindra Sangeet song?

  1. Amar Sonar Bangla

  2. Jana Gana Mana

  3. Vande Mataram

  4. Saare Jahan Se Achcha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amar Sonar Bangla is a famous Rabindra Sangeet song. It was composed by Rabindranath Tagore in the early 20th century.

Which of the following is a famous Rabindra Sangeet song?

  1. Jana Gana Mana

  2. Vande Mataram

  3. Saare Jahan Se Achcha

  4. Ragupati Raghava Raja Ram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jana Gana Mana is a famous Rabindra Sangeet song. It was composed by Rabindranath Tagore in the early 20th century and is now the national anthem of India.

Which of the following is a famous Rabindra Sangeet song?

  1. Vande Mataram

  2. Saare Jahan Se Achcha

  3. Ragupati Raghava Raja Ram

  4. Vaishnav Jan To


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vande Mataram is a famous Rabindra Sangeet song. It was composed by Rabindranath Tagore in the late 19th century and is now the national song of India.

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