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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 commonly used in traditional Chinese music?

  1. Guzheng

  2. Sitar

  3. Tabla

  4. Didgeridoo
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The guzheng is a Chinese zither with 21 strings, played by plucking the strings with a plectrum, commonly used in traditional Chinese music.

Multiple choice

Which musical instrument is commonly used in traditional Korean music?

  1. Gayageum

  2. Sitar

  3. Tabla

  4. Didgeridoo
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The gayageum is a Korean stringed instrument with 12 strings, played by plucking the strings with a plectrum, commonly used in traditional Korean music.

Multiple choice

Which of these is an example of a traditional Islamic musical instrument?

  1. Oud

  2. Sitar

  3. Tabla

  4. Violin
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Explanation

The oud is a traditional stringed instrument commonly used in Islamic music.

Multiple choice

Which ancient musical instrument is known for its unique sound produced by striking a set of tuned metal bars?

  1. Gamelan

  2. Sitar

  3. Tabla

  4. Sarangi
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Explanation

The Gamelan is an ancient musical instrument originating from Indonesia. It consists of a set of tuned metal bars that are struck with mallets. The Gamelan is known for its unique sound and is used in traditional Indonesian music and dance performances.

Multiple choice

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

  1. The sitar

  2. The tabla

  3. The mridangam

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The sitar, tabla, and mridangam are all common musical instruments used in Hindu art.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a prominent instrument used in Carnatic Music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Mridangam
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Veena is a plucked string instrument that is widely used in Carnatic Music.

Multiple choice

Which ancient musical instrument is known for its association with the Hindu god Krishna and is often played during religious ceremonies?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Flute

  4. Mridangam
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The flute, particularly the bansuri, is closely associated with the Hindu god Krishna and is often played during religious ceremonies and musical performances in India.

Multiple choice

The ancient Indian instrument, often associated with classical music and religious ceremonies, is known as:

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Mridangam

  4. Sarangi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The sitar, with its long neck and sympathetic strings, is a prominent instrument in Indian classical music, known for its intricate melodies and expressive ornamentation.

Multiple choice

The ancient instrument, often associated with ancient Indian classical music and religious ceremonies, is called:

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Mridangam

  4. Sarangi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The sitar, with its long neck and sympathetic strings, is a prominent instrument in Indian classical music, known for its intricate melodies and expressive ornamentation.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Manipuri musical instrument?

  1. Pung

  2. Dhol

  3. Tabla

  4. Sitar
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Explanation

Pung is a traditional Manipuri musical instrument that is often used to accompany Manipuri dance.