Exam Details
Subject | music | |
Paper | paper 2 | |
Exam / Course | ugc net national eligibility test | |
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Organization | university grants commission | |
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Exam Date | December, 2013 | |
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Question Paper
PAPER-II MUSIC Signature and Name of Invigilator
1. Who has categorized the classification of Raga as 'Mitra, Soochak and Dooti' under Raag Vargikaran
Sangeet Makrand by Narad
Raag Sagar by Narad
Raag Nirupanam by Narad
Naradiya Shiksha by Narad
2. The Shwetambar Jain Music author of Indian music, who had received the honour of 'Vachanacharya'
Someshwar
Sharangdeva
Sudhakalash
Parshwadeva
3. Who has explained the section of Ragas as 'Deshya, Shuddha Salag and Chhaila'
Sangeet Darpan
Sangeet Makrand
Sangeet Sudha
Sangeetopanishatsaroddhar
4. In which treatise, there are four kinds of 'Audav-Shadav-Purna-Apurna'
Sangitopanishatsaroddhar
Dattilam
Raag Tatwa Vibodh
Nagmat-E-Aasafi
5. Which author has classified alankaras under title of seven alankaras for musicians especially
Damodar
Pt. Ahobal
Bharat
Kohal
6. Who is the founder of 'Nayak- Nayika-Bhed' in musial treatises
Bharat
Dattil
Narad
Lochan
7. Who has classified the Ragas as 'Uttam-Madhyam-Adham'
(A)Bharat
(B)Matang
(C)Ramamatya
(D)Narad
8. "Yoyam Dhwanivishashastu Swarvarnvibhushitah Ranjako Janchittanam Sa Raga Kathito Budhaih" this is the statement of
(A)Damodar Pandit
(B)Matang
(C)Sharangdev
(D)Bharat
9. Match the following
Bharat Ratn Vishwamohan Bhatt
Padmabhushan Samta Prasad
Padmavibhushan Bheemsen Joshi
Grammy Jasraj
Codes
10. How many 'Alankaar' are described in 'Sangeet-Ratnaakar'
11. The Sulaadis of Purandara Dasa can be traced to Matangas
(A)Alankaras
(B)Grama Ragas
(C)Jatis
(D)Murchanas
12. The forerunner of Veena is
(A)Ravanastram
(B)Dundubhi
(C)Yazh
(D)Bheri
13. Musical Stone Pillar is found in
(A)Brindavan
(B)Suchindram
(C)Mamallapuram
(D)Tirupati
14. A Hindustani Raga similar to Dasha Saveri
(A)Durga
(B)Vibhas
(C)Bhupali
(D)None of the above
15. Which is not a Pancha Dasha Gamakas
(A)Sphurita
(B)Vali
(C)Tribhinna
(D)Murchana
16. Which has same no. of matra as 'Trital' has
(A)Naba Pancha
(B)Ektal
(C)Ada Choutal
(D)Madhyaman
17. 'Naba Tal' has the divisional structure of which one of the following
2 2 3
2 2 2
3 3
3 2 2
18. How many 'Talas are used to compose the total songs of the 'Geetanjali'
19. Which 'Gharana' influenced Rabindranath the most to compose Raga based songs
(A)Lucknow Gharana
(B)Delhi Gharana
(C)Banaras Gharana
(D)Vishnupur Gharana
20. Which one is the folk song category of Bengal under the following
(A)Mand
(B)Kajri
(C)Bhatiyali
(D)Lawani
21. Which Tabla player is known as the Khalifa of Lucknow Gharana
(A)Ustad Modu Khan
(B)Ustad Bakshu Khan
(C)Ustad Abid Hussain Khan
(D)Ustad Aafaqua Khan
22. Tit at Gadi Gan is the rest part of the Taal
(A)Char Tal
(B)Sul Tal
(C)Gajajhampa
(D)Matta
23. The Theka of Deepchandi Tal is used in which vocal system
(A)Chhota Khyal
(B)Bada Khyal
(C)Dhrupad-Dhamar
(D)Thumari-Chaiti
24. Padma Vibhushan Pt. Kishan Maharaj Ji died on
(A)4th May, 2007
(B)4th May, 2008
(C)4th May, 2009
(D)4th May, 2010
25. Which Tabla Player is also known as
(A)Ahmad Khan
(B)Allah Rakha Khan
(C)Latif Ahmed
(D)Ahmed Jan Thirkawa
26. Locate the place of 'Sudh Dhaivat' on a 36 inch stringed veena from the following
21 1/2"
21 1/3"
21 1/4"
21 1/5"
27. Who was the first Guitar player in the field of Hindustani Music
Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt
Pt. Devashish Bhattacharya
Pt. Braj Bhushan Kabra
Pt. Nalin Majumdar
28. Who was the famous artist of 'Agra Gharana'
Ustad Ghagghe Khan
Ustad Munavwar Ali Khan
Ustad Haddu Khan
Ustad Faiyaz Khan
29. Who was the first Vice-Chancellor of Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya
Dr. Premlata Sharma
Dr. Mandvi Singh
Pt. Bimlendu Mukherjee
Pt. S.N. Ratanjankar
30. Which of the following musicologists is not from Indian origin
Alain Danielou
Jairaj Bhoy
U.S. Krishna Rao
Zubin Mehta
31. On which date, Pt. Ravishankar had passed away
14-12-2012
15-12-2012
13-12-2012
12-12-2012
32. Which one is the modern 'Shruti- Swar Division System' as per following list
10, 14, 18, 21
13, 17, 20
13, 17, 20
13, 17, 20, 22
33. 'Small (Choti) Chikari' string of Sitar is tuned in which
Sa
Sa·
Sa
Pa
34. Locate the Raga 'Kalavati' from the undermentioned combination of
notes
G P D N D P
G P D N D P
G P D N D P
G P D N D P
35. Pick up the right notes of Raga 'Basant Mukhari'
G R G M P D N D
R ·N S R R G M G R S
N· R G M G R S
G M D P M G R S
36. What is festival music of Mahabharat age
Gatha
Kajari
Samajja
Khyal
37. Which is the Sapta Swaras of Sam Vidhan's Brahman Grantha
re, ga, ma, pa, dha, ni
(B)Krusttam, Pratham, Dwiteeya, Triteey, Chaturth, Pancham and Antya
(C)Shadj, Rishabh, Gandhar, Madhyam, Pancham, Dhaiwat, Nishad
Re, Ga, Pa, dha, ni
38. Which is collection of Geya Richas of Rigveda
(A)Samaved
(B)Richa Collection
(C)Brahmana
(D)Upnishad
39. Which are the initial swaras of Samaveda
(A)Shadj, Madhyam, Pancham
(B)Udatt, Anudatt, Swarit
(C)Krushttam, Antya, Chaturth
(D)Hriswa, Deergh, Plut
40. Which are the main three 'Uchcharana Sthana'
Kanth, Siras
(B)Shadj, Rishabha, Gandhar
(C)Mandra, Madhya, Tar
(D)Hraswa, Deergh, Plut
41. Sama is related to which Shiksha
(A)Paniniya Shiksha
(B)Mandooki Shiksha
(C)Naradiya Shiksha
(D)Yajnavalkya Shiksha
42. Krishna is the inventor of which art
(A)Gandharva
(B)Saptswar
(C)Chhalikya
(D)Tiwra Swar
43. Who is the founder of 'Indian Musicological Society'
(A)Pt. Ravishankar
(B)Padmbhushan Prof. R.C. Mehta
(C)Prof. Premlata Sharma
(D)Dattil
44. Who is the editor of some parts of Nanyadeva's 'Bharatbhashyam'
Prof. Subhadra Chaudhary
(B)Chetanya Pundrik Desai
(C)Prof. Premlata Sharma
(D)Dr. Vimal
45. Which Grantha is also named as 'Saraswati Hridayalankar'
(A)Sharadatanaya
(B)Bharatbhashyam
(C)Manasollas
(D)Varnaratnakar
46. What is the another name of 'Abhilashitarth Chintamani Treatise'
(A)Varnaratnakar
(B)Manasollas
(C)Bharatbhashyam
(D)Sharadatanaya
47. How many categories of Rag Vargikaran are there in Sangeet Makrand written by Narad
(A)Four
(B)Two
(C)Three
(D)One
48. Which treatise is known as dattil Narad Samvad
(A)Dattilam
(B)Rag Sagar by Narad
(C)Kohaliyam
(D)Naradiya Shiksha
49. What is the name of the Book written by Prof. Ramkrishna Kavi
(A)Ragnirupanam
(B)Sangeet Raj
(C)Sangeeta Chudamani
(D)Bharat Kosh
50. In which film, Pt. Rajan Mishra Pt. Sajan Mishra have Sung the classical based songs
(A)Basant Bahar
(B)Sur Sangam
(C)Devdas
(D)Baiju Bawra
26. A Margi Tala
Gaja Lila
Adi
Chachaputa
All the above
27. 'Devakriya' of Dikshitar Sampradayam is similar to
Saveri
Sudha Saveri
Simhendra Madhyamam
Yadukula Kamboji
28. The mela with ri, gi, mi, dhi, nu is
Dharmavati
Nitimati
Shanmughapriya
Gamanashrama
29. Viloma Chitta Svara can be found in
Nimadi Challaga
Kamlambam Bhajare
Navaratri Kritis
None of the above
30. Match the following
List I List II
I. Jya 1. Bowed instrument
II. Ravanastram 2. Veena
III.Kinnari 3. Yantra Vadya
IV.Harmonium 4. Ancient Harp
Codes
I II III IV
1 3 2 4
4 2 1 3
4 1 2 3
1 3 4 2
31. Dvitiya Ghana Panchaka
Shankarabharanam
Nata
Gaula
Bauli
32. The Navaragamalika Varna in Valachi Raga is composed by
Patnam Subramanya Iyer
Poochi Srinivas
Vina Kupayyar
Pachimiriyam Adiyappaya
33. Not a folk form
Kaikotti Kali
Lavani
Kummi
Devarnama
34. A Nisadantya Raga
Pharaz
Kurinji
Navroz
Chenchurutti
35. Reasoning and Assertion
Assertion Anubandha was deleted from Tana Varnas as they lacked musical excellence.
Reasoning(R): Anubandha disturbed the balance of Poorvanga and Uttaranga
Codes
Both and are false.
is true is false.
Both and are true.
is false is true.
36. Tick the odd one Chaturdandi Prakashika does not include
Thaya
Prabandha
Svara
Alapa
37. Mohiniattam is the classical dance form of
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Thiruvananthapuram
Karnataka
38. Match the following
List I List II
I. Ninnu Vinagamari 1. Maratha Kirtankar
II. Sadhincine 2. Viloma Chapu
III. Desadi Talas 3. Upa Pallavi
IV. Navasandhi Tala 4. Isana
Codes
I II III IV
3 2 1 4
2 3 1 4
1 3 2 4
4 2 3 1
39. Correct the sequence
(A)Laghu, Guru, Kakapada, Pluta
(B)Laghu, Pluta, Guru, Kakapada
(C)Laghu, Guru, Pluta, Kakapada
(D)Laghu, Pluta, Kakapada, Guru
40. Another term for visarjitam
(A)Vusi
(B)Arudi
(C)Vishranti
(D)None of the above
41. Sequence correctly
Rudra, Aditya, Vasu
Bana, Aditya, Rudra
Rudra, Vasu, Aditya
Vasu, Rudra, Aditya
42. Atodaya in Natya Shastra denoted
(A)Speech
(B)Lute
(C)Drum
(D)Instrument
43. Classical dance of Kerala
(A)Yakshagana
(B)Kathakali
(C)Kaikotti Kali
(D)Kuchipudi
44. Author of Sangita Sampradaya Pradarshini
(A)Subbarama Dikshitar
(B)Muthiah Bhagavathar
(C)Somnath
(D)Ahobala
45. Pratiloma is Ragam Tanam Pallavi
(A)Speed of singing is constant and speed of Tala increases.
(B)Speed of Tala and singing increases
(C)Speed of Tala and singing remain constant
(D)Speed of singing increases and Tala remains constant
46. Another name for Tanam
(A)Vicari
(B)Vartani
(C)Rupaka Alapti
(D)Raga Vardhini
47. One of the Pancha Dasa Gamaka
(A)Yati
(B)Yamakam
(C)Andolita
(D)Jakkini
48. Assertion and Reasoning
Assertion In Ragam Tanam Pallavi, the Prathamanga and Dvitiyanga is separated by a· stressed syllable called padagarbham.
Reasoning(R): Ragam Tanam Pallavi belong to the sphere of Manodharma Sangeeta
Codes
is true is false.
is false is true.
(C)Both and are true.
(D)Both and are false.
49. Saraswati Manohari is a janya under
(A)27th Mela
(B)28th Mela
(C)29th Mela
(D)22nd Mela
50. Prahalada Bhakti Vijayam is composed by
(A)Tyagaraja
(B)Gopala Krishna Bharati
(C)Ramamatya
(D)Kshetregna
26. In which book, all writings of Tagore is compiled
Vishwa Veena
Sangeet Chinta
Kalantar
Tatvabodhini
27. Last song composed by Tagore was
Tumi to sei jabei chole
O he jeeban ballav
Deep nibhe geche momo
Oei Mahamanab Ase
28. 'Bhenge Mor Gharer Chabi' song is based on which category
Kirtan
Baul
Swadesh
Sari Gaan
29. 'Bajao-re Mohan Banshi' song is from which Kavya Geeti of Tagore
Balaka
Manasi
Ritu-rang
Bhanu Singher Padavali
30. 'hriday amar nache-re ajike' song is included in which 'kabya granth'
Chitra
Kalpana
Kshanika
Kheya
31. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched
E Sudhu Alas Maya Kodi O Komal
Marana Re Tu hu Mamo Shyam Saman Utsarg
Oi Ase Oi Ati Bhairav Harashe Manasi
Jaboi Ami Jaboi Balaka
32. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched
Sakhi Bhabana Kahare Bole Ektal
Aaj Jyotsna Rate Sobai Jhaptal
Aro Aro Prabhu Khemta
A Parobase Rabe Ke hai Madhyaman
33. Which bowing instrument is not used for accompaniment with Rabindra Sangeet
Esraj
Dilruba
Violin
Sarengi
34. Which percussion instrument is generally used for accompaniment with Kirtan-Ang song
Anand Lahari
Pakhwaj
Sri Khol
Mridang
35. 'Saurasen Alias Aruneswar' is a character in which dance-drama written by Rabindranath
Taser Desh
Balmiki Pratibha
Shapmochan
Mayar Khela
36. Which song based dance-drama has the character of King Dasharath written by Tagore
Mayar Khela
Kal Mrigaya
Shap Mochan
Chitrangada
37. Who was awarded 'Doctor of Music' from Oxford University among the following
Indira Devi Choudhurani
Hemendranath Tagore
Jotirindranath Tagore
Sourindra Mohan Tagore
38. Who was the editor of 'Tatvabodhini' magazine
Radhika Prasad Goswami
Kshitindranath Tagore
Guru Prasad Mishra
Satyendranath Tagore
39. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched
Pratidin Ami Malkauns He Jiban Swami
Jiban Jakhan Jai Jawanti Sukaye Jai
Jiban Rupak Maraner Simana Chhraye
Bipade More Jhampak Raksha Karo
40. Who was the author of the book 'Yantra Kshetra Deepika'
(A)Kshetra Mohan Goswami
(B)Gopeswar Bandopadhya
(C)Sourindra Mohan Tagore
(D)Gyanendra Prasad Goswami
41. "Pushpa Vane Pushpa Nahi" song is based on which category
(A)Puja
(B)Prem
(C)Vichitra
(D)Prakriti
42. 'Aaji E Ananda Sandhya' song is based on which raga
(A)Bihag
(B)Bhairav
(C)Alahiya
(D)Purbi
43. 'Mandire Mamo Ke Aasile' song is based on which and
(A)Asabari Trital
(B)Yaman-Kalyan Teora
(C)Adana Ektal
(D)Alahiya Bilawal Dadra
44. Match the following Rabindra Sangeet with their original Hindustani song
List I List II
i. Hridaya nandana vane I. Ayo Fagun
ii. Shunya Hathe Fhiri He II. Udata Vandana Naba
iii. Sudha Sagar Tire III. Rum Jhum Barakhe
iv. Vishwa Veenarabe IV. Nad Vidya Parabramha Ras
Codes
i ii iii iv
I III IV II
II III I IV
II I III IV
II III IV I
45. The following Tagore songs are based on which category
(i)Gram Chara Oi Ranga Matir Path
(ii)Amra Nutam Joubaneri Dut;
(A)Prem
(B)Vichitra
(C)Prakriti
(D)Ragashryi
46. The following songs are under which category
(i)Jaboi Ami Jaboi Ogo
(ii)Krishna Kali Ami Tarei Boli
(iii)Hriday Amar Nache re Aajike
(A)Raga based song
(B)Western music based song
(C)Children song
(D)Kavya Geeti
47. Which one among the following written by Tagore for children
(A)Tomay Gaan Sonabo
(B)Aaj Bari Jhare
(C)Sara Jiban Dilo Alo
(D)Purano Sei Diner Katha
48. Which one is the original Hindustani Song of 'Antare Jagicho'
(A)Lagi More Thumak
(B)Tum Bin Kyese
(C)Balma Re Chunaria
(D)Kon Jogi Bhayo
49. Which song was composed by Tagore for the inauguration of 'Sree Niketan'
(A)Tumi Je Surer Agun Lagiye Dile
(B)Phire Chal Matir Tane
(C)Matri Mandir Punya Angan
(D)Chali go, Chali go, Jai go chale
50. 'Pratidin Ami, He Jiban Swami' song is based on which
(A)Kafi-Kanada
(B)Kafi
(C)Malkauns
(D)Bhupali
26. In Brahmtal on which matra second khali is placed
8
9
10
7
27. Where has been organising Hariballabha Sangeet Samaroh
New Delhi
Jalandhar
Amritsar
Kolkata
28. is related to the tal
Basant
Rudra
Laxmi
Vishnu
29. How many Talas are described in Sangeet Ratnakar
100
120
130
125
30. In which year Padmabhushan has been given to Ustad Zakir Hussain
2001
2002
2003
2004
31. Famous Gharana for Quada
Delhi
Banaras
Lucknow
Punjab
32. Pakhawaj based Gharana of Tabla
Banaras
Punjab
Delhi
Lucknow
33. In which Tala Quada is not necessary to play
Jhaptal
Deepchandi
Panchamswari
Teental
34. Tabla player honoured with Padmashree
Shri Shubhankar Banerjee
Shri Yogesh Shamsi
Shri Ramkumar Mishra
Pt. Suresh Talawa
35. What will be the Layakari of Quada in Ektal after converting the lay in Teen Tal
Tigun
Aad
Reverse Layakari of Aad
Dugun
36. From where it will begin Chaugun of Pancham Sawari in one aawartan
10 beats
11 1/2 beats
11 1/4 beats
12 beats
37. Which king was regular Nakkara player in Naubat Khana
Sher Shah Suri
Akbar
Jahangir
Babar
38. What was the ancient name of instrument Hudka
(A)Aawaj
(B)Pushkar
(C)Dundubhi
Dhansa
39. Damama is the folk instrument of which state
(A)Uttar Pradesh
(B)Madya Pradesh
(C)Bihar
(D)Uttarakhand
40. Which book is not written by Prof. Girish Chandra Srivastava
(A)Tal Parichaya
(B)Tabla Shastra
(C)Tal Kosh
(D)Tal Prabhakar Prashnotari
41. Prominent Tabla player in film music
(A)Ustad Allahrakha
(B)Pt. Kishan Maharaj
(C)Ustad Karam Tulla Khan
(D)Pt. Samta Prasad Mishra
42. What is the name of the Guru of Pt. Suresh Talwalkar
(A)Shri Pandharinath Nageshkar
(B)Ustad Amir Hussain Khan
(C)Ustad Ahmed Jan Thirakawa
(D)Ustad Munne Khan Sahib
43. Founder of Awadhi Gharana in Pakhawaj
(A)Shri Ramakant Pathak
(B)Dr. Raj Khushi Ram
(C)Swami Pagal Dasji
(D)Ayodhya Prasadji
44. Where has been organised Chakradhar Sangeet Samaroh
(A)Raipur
(B)Khairagarh
(C)Raigarh
(D)Satana
45. Accompanying instrument with Manipuri Dance
(A)Tabla
(B)Mridang
(C)Pung
(D)Chenda
46. Real name of Pt. Gudai Maharaj
(A)Pt. Vikramaditya Mishra
(B)Pt. Samta Prasad Mishra
(C)Pt. Kamta Prasad Mishra
(D)Pt. Sudhai Maharaj
47. How many Matras in Pashto Tal
48. Which word is best for Tabla
(A)Vijaysar Tree
(B)Neem Tree
(C)Mango Tree
(D)Jack Tree
49. Dhaunsa is a folk instrument. This is a kind of
(A)Nakkara
(B)Pakhawaj
(C)Nal
(D)Tabla
50. Author of "Bharatiya Sangeet Vadya"
(A)Pt. Satyanarayan Vashisht
(B)Pt. Lalmani Mishra
(C)Prof. Girish Chandra Srivastava
(D)Prof. Sudhir Kumar Varma
1. Who has categorized the classification of Raga as 'Mitra, Soochak and Dooti' under Raag Vargikaran
Sangeet Makrand by Narad
Raag Sagar by Narad
Raag Nirupanam by Narad
Naradiya Shiksha by Narad
2. The Shwetambar Jain Music author of Indian music, who had received the honour of 'Vachanacharya'
Someshwar
Sharangdeva
Sudhakalash
Parshwadeva
3. Who has explained the section of Ragas as 'Deshya, Shuddha Salag and Chhaila'
Sangeet Darpan
Sangeet Makrand
Sangeet Sudha
Sangeetopanishatsaroddhar
4. In which treatise, there are four kinds of 'Audav-Shadav-Purna-Apurna'
Sangitopanishatsaroddhar
Dattilam
Raag Tatwa Vibodh
Nagmat-E-Aasafi
5. Which author has classified alankaras under title of seven alankaras for musicians especially
Damodar
Pt. Ahobal
Bharat
Kohal
6. Who is the founder of 'Nayak- Nayika-Bhed' in musial treatises
Bharat
Dattil
Narad
Lochan
7. Who has classified the Ragas as 'Uttam-Madhyam-Adham'
(A)Bharat
(B)Matang
(C)Ramamatya
(D)Narad
8. "Yoyam Dhwanivishashastu Swarvarnvibhushitah Ranjako Janchittanam Sa Raga Kathito Budhaih" this is the statement of
(A)Damodar Pandit
(B)Matang
(C)Sharangdev
(D)Bharat
9. Match the following
Bharat Ratn Vishwamohan Bhatt
Padmabhushan Samta Prasad
Padmavibhushan Bheemsen Joshi
Grammy Jasraj
Codes
10. How many 'Alankaar' are described in 'Sangeet-Ratnaakar'
11. The Sulaadis of Purandara Dasa can be traced to Matangas
(A)Alankaras
(B)Grama Ragas
(C)Jatis
(D)Murchanas
12. The forerunner of Veena is
(A)Ravanastram
(B)Dundubhi
(C)Yazh
(D)Bheri
13. Musical Stone Pillar is found in
(A)Brindavan
(B)Suchindram
(C)Mamallapuram
(D)Tirupati
14. A Hindustani Raga similar to Dasha Saveri
(A)Durga
(B)Vibhas
(C)Bhupali
(D)None of the above
15. Which is not a Pancha Dasha Gamakas
(A)Sphurita
(B)Vali
(C)Tribhinna
(D)Murchana
16. Which has same no. of matra as 'Trital' has
(A)Naba Pancha
(B)Ektal
(C)Ada Choutal
(D)Madhyaman
17. 'Naba Tal' has the divisional structure of which one of the following
2 2 3
2 2 2
3 3
3 2 2
18. How many 'Talas are used to compose the total songs of the 'Geetanjali'
19. Which 'Gharana' influenced Rabindranath the most to compose Raga based songs
(A)Lucknow Gharana
(B)Delhi Gharana
(C)Banaras Gharana
(D)Vishnupur Gharana
20. Which one is the folk song category of Bengal under the following
(A)Mand
(B)Kajri
(C)Bhatiyali
(D)Lawani
21. Which Tabla player is known as the Khalifa of Lucknow Gharana
(A)Ustad Modu Khan
(B)Ustad Bakshu Khan
(C)Ustad Abid Hussain Khan
(D)Ustad Aafaqua Khan
22. Tit at Gadi Gan is the rest part of the Taal
(A)Char Tal
(B)Sul Tal
(C)Gajajhampa
(D)Matta
23. The Theka of Deepchandi Tal is used in which vocal system
(A)Chhota Khyal
(B)Bada Khyal
(C)Dhrupad-Dhamar
(D)Thumari-Chaiti
24. Padma Vibhushan Pt. Kishan Maharaj Ji died on
(A)4th May, 2007
(B)4th May, 2008
(C)4th May, 2009
(D)4th May, 2010
25. Which Tabla Player is also known as
(A)Ahmad Khan
(B)Allah Rakha Khan
(C)Latif Ahmed
(D)Ahmed Jan Thirkawa
26. Locate the place of 'Sudh Dhaivat' on a 36 inch stringed veena from the following
21 1/2"
21 1/3"
21 1/4"
21 1/5"
27. Who was the first Guitar player in the field of Hindustani Music
Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt
Pt. Devashish Bhattacharya
Pt. Braj Bhushan Kabra
Pt. Nalin Majumdar
28. Who was the famous artist of 'Agra Gharana'
Ustad Ghagghe Khan
Ustad Munavwar Ali Khan
Ustad Haddu Khan
Ustad Faiyaz Khan
29. Who was the first Vice-Chancellor of Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya
Dr. Premlata Sharma
Dr. Mandvi Singh
Pt. Bimlendu Mukherjee
Pt. S.N. Ratanjankar
30. Which of the following musicologists is not from Indian origin
Alain Danielou
Jairaj Bhoy
U.S. Krishna Rao
Zubin Mehta
31. On which date, Pt. Ravishankar had passed away
14-12-2012
15-12-2012
13-12-2012
12-12-2012
32. Which one is the modern 'Shruti- Swar Division System' as per following list
10, 14, 18, 21
13, 17, 20
13, 17, 20
13, 17, 20, 22
33. 'Small (Choti) Chikari' string of Sitar is tuned in which
Sa
Sa·
Sa
Pa
34. Locate the Raga 'Kalavati' from the undermentioned combination of
notes
G P D N D P
G P D N D P
G P D N D P
G P D N D P
35. Pick up the right notes of Raga 'Basant Mukhari'
G R G M P D N D
R ·N S R R G M G R S
N· R G M G R S
G M D P M G R S
36. What is festival music of Mahabharat age
Gatha
Kajari
Samajja
Khyal
37. Which is the Sapta Swaras of Sam Vidhan's Brahman Grantha
re, ga, ma, pa, dha, ni
(B)Krusttam, Pratham, Dwiteeya, Triteey, Chaturth, Pancham and Antya
(C)Shadj, Rishabh, Gandhar, Madhyam, Pancham, Dhaiwat, Nishad
Re, Ga, Pa, dha, ni
38. Which is collection of Geya Richas of Rigveda
(A)Samaved
(B)Richa Collection
(C)Brahmana
(D)Upnishad
39. Which are the initial swaras of Samaveda
(A)Shadj, Madhyam, Pancham
(B)Udatt, Anudatt, Swarit
(C)Krushttam, Antya, Chaturth
(D)Hriswa, Deergh, Plut
40. Which are the main three 'Uchcharana Sthana'
Kanth, Siras
(B)Shadj, Rishabha, Gandhar
(C)Mandra, Madhya, Tar
(D)Hraswa, Deergh, Plut
41. Sama is related to which Shiksha
(A)Paniniya Shiksha
(B)Mandooki Shiksha
(C)Naradiya Shiksha
(D)Yajnavalkya Shiksha
42. Krishna is the inventor of which art
(A)Gandharva
(B)Saptswar
(C)Chhalikya
(D)Tiwra Swar
43. Who is the founder of 'Indian Musicological Society'
(A)Pt. Ravishankar
(B)Padmbhushan Prof. R.C. Mehta
(C)Prof. Premlata Sharma
(D)Dattil
44. Who is the editor of some parts of Nanyadeva's 'Bharatbhashyam'
Prof. Subhadra Chaudhary
(B)Chetanya Pundrik Desai
(C)Prof. Premlata Sharma
(D)Dr. Vimal
45. Which Grantha is also named as 'Saraswati Hridayalankar'
(A)Sharadatanaya
(B)Bharatbhashyam
(C)Manasollas
(D)Varnaratnakar
46. What is the another name of 'Abhilashitarth Chintamani Treatise'
(A)Varnaratnakar
(B)Manasollas
(C)Bharatbhashyam
(D)Sharadatanaya
47. How many categories of Rag Vargikaran are there in Sangeet Makrand written by Narad
(A)Four
(B)Two
(C)Three
(D)One
48. Which treatise is known as dattil Narad Samvad
(A)Dattilam
(B)Rag Sagar by Narad
(C)Kohaliyam
(D)Naradiya Shiksha
49. What is the name of the Book written by Prof. Ramkrishna Kavi
(A)Ragnirupanam
(B)Sangeet Raj
(C)Sangeeta Chudamani
(D)Bharat Kosh
50. In which film, Pt. Rajan Mishra Pt. Sajan Mishra have Sung the classical based songs
(A)Basant Bahar
(B)Sur Sangam
(C)Devdas
(D)Baiju Bawra
26. A Margi Tala
Gaja Lila
Adi
Chachaputa
All the above
27. 'Devakriya' of Dikshitar Sampradayam is similar to
Saveri
Sudha Saveri
Simhendra Madhyamam
Yadukula Kamboji
28. The mela with ri, gi, mi, dhi, nu is
Dharmavati
Nitimati
Shanmughapriya
Gamanashrama
29. Viloma Chitta Svara can be found in
Nimadi Challaga
Kamlambam Bhajare
Navaratri Kritis
None of the above
30. Match the following
List I List II
I. Jya 1. Bowed instrument
II. Ravanastram 2. Veena
III.Kinnari 3. Yantra Vadya
IV.Harmonium 4. Ancient Harp
Codes
I II III IV
1 3 2 4
4 2 1 3
4 1 2 3
1 3 4 2
31. Dvitiya Ghana Panchaka
Shankarabharanam
Nata
Gaula
Bauli
32. The Navaragamalika Varna in Valachi Raga is composed by
Patnam Subramanya Iyer
Poochi Srinivas
Vina Kupayyar
Pachimiriyam Adiyappaya
33. Not a folk form
Kaikotti Kali
Lavani
Kummi
Devarnama
34. A Nisadantya Raga
Pharaz
Kurinji
Navroz
Chenchurutti
35. Reasoning and Assertion
Assertion Anubandha was deleted from Tana Varnas as they lacked musical excellence.
Reasoning(R): Anubandha disturbed the balance of Poorvanga and Uttaranga
Codes
Both and are false.
is true is false.
Both and are true.
is false is true.
36. Tick the odd one Chaturdandi Prakashika does not include
Thaya
Prabandha
Svara
Alapa
37. Mohiniattam is the classical dance form of
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Thiruvananthapuram
Karnataka
38. Match the following
List I List II
I. Ninnu Vinagamari 1. Maratha Kirtankar
II. Sadhincine 2. Viloma Chapu
III. Desadi Talas 3. Upa Pallavi
IV. Navasandhi Tala 4. Isana
Codes
I II III IV
3 2 1 4
2 3 1 4
1 3 2 4
4 2 3 1
39. Correct the sequence
(A)Laghu, Guru, Kakapada, Pluta
(B)Laghu, Pluta, Guru, Kakapada
(C)Laghu, Guru, Pluta, Kakapada
(D)Laghu, Pluta, Kakapada, Guru
40. Another term for visarjitam
(A)Vusi
(B)Arudi
(C)Vishranti
(D)None of the above
41. Sequence correctly
Rudra, Aditya, Vasu
Bana, Aditya, Rudra
Rudra, Vasu, Aditya
Vasu, Rudra, Aditya
42. Atodaya in Natya Shastra denoted
(A)Speech
(B)Lute
(C)Drum
(D)Instrument
43. Classical dance of Kerala
(A)Yakshagana
(B)Kathakali
(C)Kaikotti Kali
(D)Kuchipudi
44. Author of Sangita Sampradaya Pradarshini
(A)Subbarama Dikshitar
(B)Muthiah Bhagavathar
(C)Somnath
(D)Ahobala
45. Pratiloma is Ragam Tanam Pallavi
(A)Speed of singing is constant and speed of Tala increases.
(B)Speed of Tala and singing increases
(C)Speed of Tala and singing remain constant
(D)Speed of singing increases and Tala remains constant
46. Another name for Tanam
(A)Vicari
(B)Vartani
(C)Rupaka Alapti
(D)Raga Vardhini
47. One of the Pancha Dasa Gamaka
(A)Yati
(B)Yamakam
(C)Andolita
(D)Jakkini
48. Assertion and Reasoning
Assertion In Ragam Tanam Pallavi, the Prathamanga and Dvitiyanga is separated by a· stressed syllable called padagarbham.
Reasoning(R): Ragam Tanam Pallavi belong to the sphere of Manodharma Sangeeta
Codes
is true is false.
is false is true.
(C)Both and are true.
(D)Both and are false.
49. Saraswati Manohari is a janya under
(A)27th Mela
(B)28th Mela
(C)29th Mela
(D)22nd Mela
50. Prahalada Bhakti Vijayam is composed by
(A)Tyagaraja
(B)Gopala Krishna Bharati
(C)Ramamatya
(D)Kshetregna
26. In which book, all writings of Tagore is compiled
Vishwa Veena
Sangeet Chinta
Kalantar
Tatvabodhini
27. Last song composed by Tagore was
Tumi to sei jabei chole
O he jeeban ballav
Deep nibhe geche momo
Oei Mahamanab Ase
28. 'Bhenge Mor Gharer Chabi' song is based on which category
Kirtan
Baul
Swadesh
Sari Gaan
29. 'Bajao-re Mohan Banshi' song is from which Kavya Geeti of Tagore
Balaka
Manasi
Ritu-rang
Bhanu Singher Padavali
30. 'hriday amar nache-re ajike' song is included in which 'kabya granth'
Chitra
Kalpana
Kshanika
Kheya
31. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched
E Sudhu Alas Maya Kodi O Komal
Marana Re Tu hu Mamo Shyam Saman Utsarg
Oi Ase Oi Ati Bhairav Harashe Manasi
Jaboi Ami Jaboi Balaka
32. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched
Sakhi Bhabana Kahare Bole Ektal
Aaj Jyotsna Rate Sobai Jhaptal
Aro Aro Prabhu Khemta
A Parobase Rabe Ke hai Madhyaman
33. Which bowing instrument is not used for accompaniment with Rabindra Sangeet
Esraj
Dilruba
Violin
Sarengi
34. Which percussion instrument is generally used for accompaniment with Kirtan-Ang song
Anand Lahari
Pakhwaj
Sri Khol
Mridang
35. 'Saurasen Alias Aruneswar' is a character in which dance-drama written by Rabindranath
Taser Desh
Balmiki Pratibha
Shapmochan
Mayar Khela
36. Which song based dance-drama has the character of King Dasharath written by Tagore
Mayar Khela
Kal Mrigaya
Shap Mochan
Chitrangada
37. Who was awarded 'Doctor of Music' from Oxford University among the following
Indira Devi Choudhurani
Hemendranath Tagore
Jotirindranath Tagore
Sourindra Mohan Tagore
38. Who was the editor of 'Tatvabodhini' magazine
Radhika Prasad Goswami
Kshitindranath Tagore
Guru Prasad Mishra
Satyendranath Tagore
39. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched
Pratidin Ami Malkauns He Jiban Swami
Jiban Jakhan Jai Jawanti Sukaye Jai
Jiban Rupak Maraner Simana Chhraye
Bipade More Jhampak Raksha Karo
40. Who was the author of the book 'Yantra Kshetra Deepika'
(A)Kshetra Mohan Goswami
(B)Gopeswar Bandopadhya
(C)Sourindra Mohan Tagore
(D)Gyanendra Prasad Goswami
41. "Pushpa Vane Pushpa Nahi" song is based on which category
(A)Puja
(B)Prem
(C)Vichitra
(D)Prakriti
42. 'Aaji E Ananda Sandhya' song is based on which raga
(A)Bihag
(B)Bhairav
(C)Alahiya
(D)Purbi
43. 'Mandire Mamo Ke Aasile' song is based on which and
(A)Asabari Trital
(B)Yaman-Kalyan Teora
(C)Adana Ektal
(D)Alahiya Bilawal Dadra
44. Match the following Rabindra Sangeet with their original Hindustani song
List I List II
i. Hridaya nandana vane I. Ayo Fagun
ii. Shunya Hathe Fhiri He II. Udata Vandana Naba
iii. Sudha Sagar Tire III. Rum Jhum Barakhe
iv. Vishwa Veenarabe IV. Nad Vidya Parabramha Ras
Codes
i ii iii iv
I III IV II
II III I IV
II I III IV
II III IV I
45. The following Tagore songs are based on which category
(i)Gram Chara Oi Ranga Matir Path
(ii)Amra Nutam Joubaneri Dut;
(A)Prem
(B)Vichitra
(C)Prakriti
(D)Ragashryi
46. The following songs are under which category
(i)Jaboi Ami Jaboi Ogo
(ii)Krishna Kali Ami Tarei Boli
(iii)Hriday Amar Nache re Aajike
(A)Raga based song
(B)Western music based song
(C)Children song
(D)Kavya Geeti
47. Which one among the following written by Tagore for children
(A)Tomay Gaan Sonabo
(B)Aaj Bari Jhare
(C)Sara Jiban Dilo Alo
(D)Purano Sei Diner Katha
48. Which one is the original Hindustani Song of 'Antare Jagicho'
(A)Lagi More Thumak
(B)Tum Bin Kyese
(C)Balma Re Chunaria
(D)Kon Jogi Bhayo
49. Which song was composed by Tagore for the inauguration of 'Sree Niketan'
(A)Tumi Je Surer Agun Lagiye Dile
(B)Phire Chal Matir Tane
(C)Matri Mandir Punya Angan
(D)Chali go, Chali go, Jai go chale
50. 'Pratidin Ami, He Jiban Swami' song is based on which
(A)Kafi-Kanada
(B)Kafi
(C)Malkauns
(D)Bhupali
26. In Brahmtal on which matra second khali is placed
8
9
10
7
27. Where has been organising Hariballabha Sangeet Samaroh
New Delhi
Jalandhar
Amritsar
Kolkata
28. is related to the tal
Basant
Rudra
Laxmi
Vishnu
29. How many Talas are described in Sangeet Ratnakar
100
120
130
125
30. In which year Padmabhushan has been given to Ustad Zakir Hussain
2001
2002
2003
2004
31. Famous Gharana for Quada
Delhi
Banaras
Lucknow
Punjab
32. Pakhawaj based Gharana of Tabla
Banaras
Punjab
Delhi
Lucknow
33. In which Tala Quada is not necessary to play
Jhaptal
Deepchandi
Panchamswari
Teental
34. Tabla player honoured with Padmashree
Shri Shubhankar Banerjee
Shri Yogesh Shamsi
Shri Ramkumar Mishra
Pt. Suresh Talawa
35. What will be the Layakari of Quada in Ektal after converting the lay in Teen Tal
Tigun
Aad
Reverse Layakari of Aad
Dugun
36. From where it will begin Chaugun of Pancham Sawari in one aawartan
10 beats
11 1/2 beats
11 1/4 beats
12 beats
37. Which king was regular Nakkara player in Naubat Khana
Sher Shah Suri
Akbar
Jahangir
Babar
38. What was the ancient name of instrument Hudka
(A)Aawaj
(B)Pushkar
(C)Dundubhi
Dhansa
39. Damama is the folk instrument of which state
(A)Uttar Pradesh
(B)Madya Pradesh
(C)Bihar
(D)Uttarakhand
40. Which book is not written by Prof. Girish Chandra Srivastava
(A)Tal Parichaya
(B)Tabla Shastra
(C)Tal Kosh
(D)Tal Prabhakar Prashnotari
41. Prominent Tabla player in film music
(A)Ustad Allahrakha
(B)Pt. Kishan Maharaj
(C)Ustad Karam Tulla Khan
(D)Pt. Samta Prasad Mishra
42. What is the name of the Guru of Pt. Suresh Talwalkar
(A)Shri Pandharinath Nageshkar
(B)Ustad Amir Hussain Khan
(C)Ustad Ahmed Jan Thirakawa
(D)Ustad Munne Khan Sahib
43. Founder of Awadhi Gharana in Pakhawaj
(A)Shri Ramakant Pathak
(B)Dr. Raj Khushi Ram
(C)Swami Pagal Dasji
(D)Ayodhya Prasadji
44. Where has been organised Chakradhar Sangeet Samaroh
(A)Raipur
(B)Khairagarh
(C)Raigarh
(D)Satana
45. Accompanying instrument with Manipuri Dance
(A)Tabla
(B)Mridang
(C)Pung
(D)Chenda
46. Real name of Pt. Gudai Maharaj
(A)Pt. Vikramaditya Mishra
(B)Pt. Samta Prasad Mishra
(C)Pt. Kamta Prasad Mishra
(D)Pt. Sudhai Maharaj
47. How many Matras in Pashto Tal
48. Which word is best for Tabla
(A)Vijaysar Tree
(B)Neem Tree
(C)Mango Tree
(D)Jack Tree
49. Dhaunsa is a folk instrument. This is a kind of
(A)Nakkara
(B)Pakhawaj
(C)Nal
(D)Tabla
50. Author of "Bharatiya Sangeet Vadya"
(A)Pt. Satyanarayan Vashisht
(B)Pt. Lalmani Mishra
(C)Prof. Girish Chandra Srivastava
(D)Prof. Sudhir Kumar Varma
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