NAMASTE:
01. Sindhubhairavi is the janya raga of
(A) Hanumatodi
(B) Kharaharapriya
(C) Natakapriya
(D) Natabhairavi
Answer: (C)
02. A compound wind instrument:
(A) Kombu
(B) Flute
(C) Nagasvaram
(D) Magudi
Answer: (D)
03. Which material is used in putting ‘Syahi’ on tabla?
(A) Wood powder
(B) Iron powder
(C) Stone powder
(D) None of these
Answer: (B)
04. How many Taalas are mentioned in Sangeet Ratnakar of Sharangadeo?
(A) 110
(B) 120
(C) 130
(D) 140
Answer: (B)
05. The term ‘Matu’ is used for which of the following?
(A) Mukam
(B) Textual part of a song
(C) Matra
(D) Murki
Answer: (B)
06. According to ancient scholars the term ‘vipanchi’ was used for which of the following?
(A) Nine string veena
(B) Seven string veena
(C) Twelve string veena
(D) Three string veena
Answer: (A)
07. Which is the correct order for ‘Uddata’, ‘Anuddata’, and ‘Swarita’ respectively?
(A) Lower, middle, upper
(B) Upper, middle, lower
(C) Upper, lower, middle
(D) Middle, upper, lower
Answer: (C)
08. The last prabanda which is kept lively even today?
(A) Nowka Charitram
(B) Geetgovindam
(C) Nandanar Charitam
(D) Krishnalila Tarangani
Answer: (B)
09. Tick the correct order of chronology of the following:
(A) Geet Govind, Natyashastra, Sangeet Ratnakar
(B) Sangeet Ratnakar, Natyashastra, Geet Govind
(C) Natyashastra, Geet Govind, Sangeet Ratnakar
(D) Natyashastra, Sangeet Ratnakar, Geet Govind
Answer: (C)
10. The modulation of voice is expressed through
(A) Kaku
(B) Laya
(C) Bandish
(D) Tala
Answer: (A)