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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 musical instrument is primarily used to accompany Kuchipudi dance?

  1. Mridangam

  2. Tabla

  3. Sitar

  4. Veena
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The mridangam is the primary musical instrument used to accompany Kuchipudi dance.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional percussion instrument used in Kuchipudi dance?

  1. Mridangam

  2. Tabla

  3. Dholak

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

The mridangam is the traditional percussion instrument used in Kuchipudi dance.

Multiple choice

Which of these elements is commonly found in Indian House Music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Dhol

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Indian House Music often incorporates traditional Indian instruments like the sitar, tabla, and dhol, blending them with electronic sounds to create a unique fusion.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a common instrument used in Ghazal music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Guitar

  4. Sarangi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

While Sitar, Tabla, and Sarangi are common instruments used in Ghazal music, Guitar is not a common instrument.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a common instrument used in Ghazal music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Guitar

  4. Sarangi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

While Sitar, Tabla, and Sarangi are common instruments used in Ghazal music, Guitar is not a common instrument.

Multiple choice

Which musical genre is known for its use of traditional instruments, such as the sitar, tabla, and harmonium, and originated in India?

  1. Hindustani Classical

  2. Carnatic Classical

  3. Qawwali

  4. Bhangra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindustani Classical is a musical genre that originated in India and is known for its use of traditional instruments, such as the sitar, tabla, and harmonium.

Multiple choice

Which musical instrument is traditionally used in Indian cuisine to grind spices and create flavorful spice blends?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Santoor

  4. Sil Batta
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sil Batta is a traditional Indian grinding stone used to grind spices and create flavorful spice blends. It consists of a flat, circular stone (sil) and a cylindrical stone (batta) that is used to crush and blend the spices.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a common type of Hindu musical instrument?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Mridangam

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hindu music includes a variety of instruments, such as the Sitar, Tabla, and Mridangam.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a Hindu musical instrument?

  1. The guitar

  2. The piano

  3. The sitar

  4. The drums
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sitar is an example of a Hindu musical instrument, while the guitar, the piano, and the drums are examples of Western musical instruments.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a traditional Indian musical instrument?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Harmonium

  4. Mridangam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Harmonium is not a traditional Indian musical instrument.

Multiple choice

Which of the following instruments is commonly used in Indian psychedelic music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Mridangam

  4. Synthesizer
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Synthesizers are commonly used in Indian psychedelic music to create electronic sounds and effects.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional musical instrument used in Bharatanatyam?

  1. Mridangam

  2. Tabla

  3. Sitar

  4. Sarangi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mridangam is a traditional musical instrument used in Bharatanatyam.

Multiple choice

Which string instrument is known for its distinctive sound and is often used in Indian classical music?

  1. Violin

  2. Cello

  3. Sitar

  4. Tabla
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sitar is a string instrument that is known for its distinctive sound and is often used in Indian classical music. It has a long, thin neck and a rounded body.

Multiple choice

Which musical instrument is closely associated with the Islamic call to prayer?

  1. Oud

  2. Sitar

  3. Tabla

  4. Ney
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The ney is a reed flute that is commonly used in Middle Eastern music. It is particularly associated with the Islamic call to prayer, known as the adhan, which is performed by a muezzin from a minaret.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common musical instrument used in Hindu music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Mridangam

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

The sitar is a common musical instrument used in Hindu music, known for its distinctive sound and versatility.