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Indian Music and Instruments

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Indian music and instruments encompass a rich variety of traditional percussion, string, and wind tools used across regional cultures. This collection features questions on folk drums, devotional instruments, and classical accompaniments. It is a crucial Art and Culture topic for SSC, UPSC, and State PSC exams.

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Indian Music and Instruments Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a prominent Carnatic music instrument known for its percussive nature?

  1. Mridangam

  2. Ghatam

  3. Kanjira

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mridangam, ghatam, and kanjira are all prominent Carnatic music instruments known for their percussive nature.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for the practice of accompanying a Carnatic music performance with dance?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Odissi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bharatanatyam is the term used for the practice of accompanying a Carnatic music performance with dance, typically performed by a solo dancer.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian instrument commonly used in Bollywood music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Dhol

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sitar, Tabla, and Dhol are all traditional Indian instruments that are commonly used in Bollywood music.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian percussion instrument that is played with the hands?

  1. Tabla

  2. Dhol

  3. Mridangam

  4. Pakhawaj
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tabla is a traditional Indian percussion instrument that is played with the hands.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a stringed instrument that is commonly used in Bollywood music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Violin

  3. Guitar

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sitar, Violin, and Guitar are all stringed instruments that are commonly used in Bollywood music.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian drum that is played with sticks?

  1. Dhol

  2. Tabla

  3. Mridangam

  4. Pakhawaj
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dhol is a traditional Indian drum that is played with sticks.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a wind instrument that is commonly used in Bollywood music?

  1. Flute

  2. Shehnai

  3. Clarinet

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Flute, Shehnai, and Clarinet are all wind instruments that are commonly used in Bollywood music.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian instrument that is played by plucking the strings with a plectrum?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Dhol

  4. Sarod
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sarod is a traditional Indian instrument that is played by plucking the strings with a plectrum.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a percussion instrument that is commonly used in Bollywood music?

  1. Tabla

  2. Dhol

  3. Mridangam

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Tabla, Dhol, and Mridangam are all percussion instruments that are commonly used in Bollywood music.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian instrument that is played by striking the strings with a hammer?

  1. Santoor

  2. Tabla

  3. Dhol

  4. Sarod
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Santoor is a traditional Indian instrument that is played by striking the strings with a hammer.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a stringed instrument that is commonly used in Bollywood music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Violin

  3. Guitar

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sitar, Violin, and Guitar are all stringed instruments that are commonly used in Bollywood music.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian instrument that is played by plucking the strings with the fingers?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Dhol

  4. Sarangi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sarangi is a traditional Indian instrument that is played by plucking the strings with the fingers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a wind instrument that is commonly used in Bollywood music?

  1. Flute

  2. Shehnai

  3. Clarinet

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Flute, Shehnai, and Clarinet are all wind instruments that are commonly used in Bollywood music.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian instrument that is played by blowing air into a reed?

  1. Shehnai

  2. Tabla

  3. Dhol

  4. Sarod
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Shehnai is a traditional Indian instrument that is played by blowing air into a reed.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a percussion instrument that is commonly used in Bollywood music?

  1. Tabla

  2. Dhol

  3. Mridangam

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Tabla, Dhol, and Mridangam are all percussion instruments that are commonly used in Bollywood music.