Indian Culture – Indian Classical Music

General Knowledge Test with questions about different types of Indian Culture for exams like UPSC, SSC, UPPSC, Banking, RPSC, MPSC, KAS, MPPSC, and others.

1. Who is considered the originator of the Khayal and Tarana styles in Hindustani Classical Music?

  1. Amir Khusro
  2. Tansen
  3. Baiju Bawra
  4. Swami Haridas
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Answer: Option A. Amir Khusro

2. The Bobbili veena, also known as the Saraswathi Veena or the Ekanda Veena, is a large plucked string instrument used in Carnatic classical music. From which tree is it made?

  1. Mango tree
  2. Teak tree
  3. Neem tree
  4. Jackfruit tree
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Answer: Option D. Jackfruit tree

3. Pandit Jasraj is associated with which Gharana?

  1. Mewati Gharana
  2. Patiala Gharana
  3. Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana
  4. Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana
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Answer: Option A. Mewati Gharana

4. Famous Thumri singer Girija Devi is associated with which Gharana?

  1. Gwalior Gharana
  2. Agra Gharana
  3. Benaras Gharana
  4. Kirana Gharana
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Answer: Option C. Benaras Gharana

5. Ustad Allah Rakkha Khan was a renowned player of which instrument?

  1. Tabla
  2. Sitar
  3. Flute
  4. Sarod
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Answer: Option A. Tabla