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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 Indian musical instruments is used to represent the planet Jupiter?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Santoor
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Explanation

The santoor is a hammered dulcimer with a bright, shimmering sound, and it is often used to represent the planet Jupiter in Indian classical music.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian musical instruments is used to represent the planet Saturn?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Dilruba
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Explanation

The dilruba is a bowed string instrument with a deep, resonant sound, and it is often used to represent the planet Saturn in Indian classical music.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian musical instruments is used to represent the planet Mercury?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Bansuri
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Explanation

The bansuri is a bamboo flute with a sweet, lyrical sound, and it is often used to represent the planet Mercury in Indian classical music.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian musical instruments is used to represent the planet Uranus?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Esraj
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Explanation

The esraj is a bowed string instrument with a distinctive, nasal sound, and it is often used to represent the planet Uranus in Indian classical music.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian musical instruments is used to represent the planet Neptune?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Sarod
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Explanation

The sarod is a bowed string instrument with a deep, resonant sound, and it is often used to represent the planet Neptune in Indian classical music.

Multiple choice

Which musical instrument is commonly associated with Punjabi Kirtan?

  1. Tabla

  2. Sitar

  3. Harmonium

  4. Dholak
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Explanation

The harmonium is a keyboard instrument that is widely used in Punjabi Kirtan to provide a melodic and rhythmic accompaniment to the vocals.

Multiple choice

Which instrument is commonly used to accompany Punjabi Kirtan?

  1. Tabla

  2. Sitar

  3. Dhol

  4. Sarangi
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Explanation

The tabla, a pair of hand drums, is a common instrument used to provide rhythmic accompaniment in Punjabi Kirtan.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common type of instrumentation used in Indian hip hop and rap music?

  1. Tabla

  2. Sitar

  3. Dhol

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

All of the above types of instrumentation are commonly used in Indian hip hop and rap music.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Indian instrument commonly used in Indian Lounge Music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Guitar

  4. Sarangi
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Explanation

Guitar is not a traditional Indian instrument, while sitar, tabla, and sarangi are.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common instrument used in Indian Lounge Music to create a rhythmic foundation?

  1. Tabla

  2. Dholak

  3. Mridangam

  4. Pakhawaj
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Explanation

Tabla is a common instrument used in Indian Lounge Music to create a rhythmic foundation.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common melodic instrument used in Indian Lounge Music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Sarod

  3. Santoor

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

All of the above are common melodic instruments used in Indian Lounge Music.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common harmonic instrument used in Indian Lounge Music?

  1. Tanpura

  2. Harmonium

  3. Keyboard

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

All of the above are common harmonic instruments used in Indian Lounge Music.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common percussion instrument used in Indian Lounge Music?

  1. Tabla

  2. Dholak

  3. Mridangam

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

All of the above are common percussion instruments used in Indian Lounge Music.

Multiple choice

Which Indian musical instrument is known for its distinctive sitar-like sound?

  1. Tabla

  2. Sarod

  3. Sitar

  4. Mridangam
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Explanation

The sitar is a stringed instrument that is played with a wire plectrum and is known for its distinctive sound.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional musical instrument commonly used in Puducherry folk music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Mridangam

  4. Nadaswaram
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Explanation

Nadaswaram is a traditional musical instrument commonly used in Puducherry folk music, known for its distinctive, high-pitched sound.