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MP SET Performing Arts Exam - English
Duration: 120 · Questions: 100 · Max Marks: 100 · Language: 1
Performing Arts
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Which is the oldest form of composition of Hindustani vocal music?
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The terminal part of Dhrupad is known as
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Which are the two kinds of Khayal?
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The term ‘Astang Gayaki’ is connected with-
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Tap-Khayal belongs to which class of music?
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Which one of the following places was famous as a seat of Tappa learning?
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Who among the following is credited with the invention of ‘Khayal Gayaki’?
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Most of the ‘Khayals’ were composed during the period of
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The terms Nom-Tom and Laykari are related to
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Which amongst the following places was famous as a seat of Thumari learning?
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Name the composition which was derived from Khayal, Tarana, Sargam and Tirwat
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The Dhrupad parampara is associated with:
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The ‘Sanchari’ belongs to which part of classical singing form?
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Most of the Dhrupads were composed during the reign of
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Who is considered the pioneer of the Tappa style of singing?
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Who is considered the originator of Lakshangeet singing?
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Who was the follower of Gobarvani variety of Dhrupad singing?
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What do you mean by ‘Khayal’?
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What is Tappa?
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What is ‘Thumari’?
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Prabandha means:
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What is Dhrupad?
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What do you mean by Bandish?
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What is ‘Tarana?
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What is ‘Lakshngeet’?
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What do you mean by Kajri?
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What is ‘Chaturang’?
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Who do you mean by ‘Dadra’?
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What is ‘Chaiti'?
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‘Trivat’ means
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What is ‘Hori’?
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What is ‘Gazal’?
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What is Sargam?
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What do you mean by ‘Bhajan’?
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What is Khayalnuma?
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Which form of classical music has attracted special attention of Maharashtrian musicians?
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Whose Dhrupad style became Noharwani variety of Dhrupad singing?
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What is Dhamar?
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What is Bada or Vilambit Khayal?
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What do you mean by Chota Khayal?
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How many varieties (wanis) of Drupad are prevalent in Hindustani music?
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Who was the founder fo ancient Gwalior gharana?
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Who among the following was the grandson of Ustad Natthan Peerbaksha of Gwalior gharana?
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Zakir Hussain is regarded one of the brightest stars of the Punjab gharana. Which instrument does he play?
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Which among the following is not a main characteristic of jaipur gharana?
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Who amongst the following is renowned in Hindustani classical vocal music?
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Who was the founder of Punjab gharana of table playing?
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Pt. Kishan Maharaj was a renowned table artist of
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The origin of Jaipur gharana is associated with one of the following personalities
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Who was the founder of Banaras gharana of tabla playing?
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The main characteristic of Kirana gharana is:
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Who was the guru of the eminent musician M.L. Vasantha Kumari?
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Who was the founder fo Azrada gharana of table playing?
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Who was Pt. V.D. Paluskar’s only son?
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Faiyaz Khan the noted vocalist and recipient of almost every prestigious award in classical music, died on 5.11.1950. He was the exponent of which gharana?
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Who among the following Hindustani vocalists belong to the jaipur gharana?
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Which one of the following swaras is called ‘Achal Swara’ ?
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Which one of the following swaras is called ‘KomalSwara’ also?
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Swaras which are principal swaras in any raga are known as-
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What is Saptak ?
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What is Swara?
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What is Shruti?
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What is That?
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The term Murki is relate to:
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The term ‘’meend’’ is related to-
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The term ‘Alap’ is associated with-
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How many that’s are there in Hindustani Music?
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Which one of the following Swaras is not used in raga Nayaki-Kanda?
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Notes which would destroy overall effect of the raga are known as-
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Which two of the following Swaras does not belong to raga Deshkar?
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Name the three ‘jatis’ to which a raga belong according to the number of notes used in ascending and descending order:
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The catch phrase by which a raga can immediately be identified is known as-
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The ascending and descending motions of raga are called-
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How many kinds of Swaras are there?
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The phrase ‘Boltan’ refers to-
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The correct sequence in descending order of Saptak is:
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The term ‘Shruti’ is closely related to:
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How many kinds of saptaks are there?
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Which among the following notation systems is the most popular in North India?
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How many music systems are in existence in India?
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How many shrutis are in one saptak?
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Ascending order of swaras is called Aroha then for descending order of swaras what is called?
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Which is the similar word is used for ‘Riyaz’?
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Vadiswara of raga Malkouns is:
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Samvadiswara of raga Bhimpalasi:
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How many type of ‘Nada’ is there?
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Each raga should contain at least:
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Teenis associated with :
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Which one of the following Musicians created and popularized raga ‘Haripriya’?
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The vadi swara of raga Bageshwari is :
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The vadi swara of raga Bageshwari is
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Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
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Which of the following is the audav – shadav jati raga ?
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Which of the following swaras is known as “ Main swara “ in a raga ?
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Which among the following ragas in nearest to the raga Bahar ?
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In which among the following ragas Both the shu8ddha and komal Ga –Ni swara are used ?
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Ahir –Bhairav is :
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Which of the following swards is called as destructive swear in a raga ?
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Raga Ramkali is originated from-
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Raga Yaman is derived from: