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Indian Music Artists

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Indian music artists encompass classical maestros, Bollywood composers, and modern electronic producers. This area highlights pioneers of fusion, reggae, and indie music in the country. Recognizing key figures and their instruments is essential for the arts and culture syllabus in competitive exams.

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Indian Music Artists Questions

Multiple choice

Pandit Ravi Shankar is famous for

  1. sitar

  2. sarod

  3. shehnai

  4. santoor
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pandit Ravi Shankar was a world-famous Indian musician and composer who played the sitar. He was instrumental in popularizing Indian classical music globally.

Multiple choice

The coins of which of the following reveal their love for music?

  1. Cholas

  2. Mauryas

  3. Guptas

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The coins of the Guptas reveal their love for music. The Guptas had good proficiency in music and were accomplished lyrists. This fact is amply demonstrated in their lyrist type coins. These coins are unique, very special and rare. 

Multiple choice history heritage management conservation and preservation of heritage sources of modern history introduction to medieval india

Who composed Silappadikaram?

  1. Kabir Das

  2. Ilango

  3. Sattanar

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A famous Tamil epic, the Silappadikaram, was composed by a poet named Ilango, around 1800 years ago. It is the story of a merchant named Kovalan, who lived in Puhar and fell in love with a courtesan named Madhavi, neglecting his wife Kannagi

Multiple choice

Which composer is known for his use of traditional Indian instruments and melodies in his film scores, creating a distinct and culturally rich sound?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Ilaiyaraaja

  3. R.D. Burman

  4. S.D. Burman
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A.R. Rahman's融合traditional Indian music with Western influences has earned him international recognition and numerous awards.

Multiple choice

Who among these is considered one of the greatest exponents of Hindustani classical music?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Bismillah Khan

  3. Pandit Jasraj

  4. Allauddin Khan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Pandit Jasraj was a renowned vocalist and composer known for his mastery of the Mewati Gharana and contributions to Indian classical music.

Multiple choice

Who among these is considered one of the greatest exponents of Hindustani classical music?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Bismillah Khan

  3. Pandit Jasraj

  4. Allauddin Khan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bismillah Khan was a renowned shehnai player known for his exceptional breath control, emotive renditions, and contributions to Indian classical music.

Multiple choice

Who is considered one of the greatest exponents of Carnatic Music?

  1. M.S. Subbulakshmi

  2. Bhimsen Joshi

  3. Ravi Shankar

  4. Ustad Zakir Hussain
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A Correct answer
Explanation

M.S. Subbulakshmi was a legendary Carnatic vocalist known for her exceptional vocal range and emotive renditions.

Multiple choice

Who is considered one of the greatest exponents of Hindustani Classical Music?

  1. Bhimsen Joshi

  2. Ravi Shankar

  3. Ustad Zakir Hussain

  4. Pandit Jasraj
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bhimsen Joshi was a legendary Hindustani vocalist known for his powerful voice, emotional depth, and mastery of various genres.

Multiple choice

Who is considered one of the greatest exponents of Indian Classical Music on the Sitar?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Ustad Zakir Hussain

  3. Pandit Jasraj

  4. Bhimsen Joshi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ravi Shankar was a legendary Sitar player known for his virtuosity, innovative techniques, and global influence.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a famous Ghazal website or online platform?

  1. Ghazal Central

  2. Ghazal Society of India

  3. Rekhta

  4. Spotify's Ghazal Playlist
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Spotify does not have a specific Ghazal playlist.