Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission
Question 3Single Answer
Devaluation of a currency means
A
Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
B
Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
C
Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
D
Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
Question 4Single Answer
In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry
A
1 and 3
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 2
D
1,2 and 3
Question 5Single Answer
In ruby laser, the stimulated emission is due to transition from
A
metastable state to any lower state
B
any higher state of lower state
C
metastable state to ground state
D
any higher state to ground state
Question 6Single Answer
10-6 M NaOH is diluted 100 times. The pH of the diluted base is
A
between 7 and 8
B
between 5 and 6
C
between 6 and 7
D
between 10 and 11
Question 7Single Answer
The respiratory quotient during cellular respiration would depend on
A
the nature of enzymes involved
B
the nature of the substrate
C
the amount of carbon dioxide released
D
the amount of oxygen utilised
Question 8Single Answer
Consider the following with reference to the East India Association organised in London:
1. It was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji.
2. The organisation aimed to present correct information about India to the British public and voice Indian grievances.
3. The East India Association incorporated the National Indian Association before the Komagata Maru incident.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
3 only
D
1 and 3 only
Question 9Single Answer
The Cripps mission was an attempt by the British government to
A
Extend communal representation in the Imperial legislature
B
Convince the Congress to join the Central legislature
C
Secure full Indian cooperation and support for their efforts in World War II
D
Conclude the Round Table Conferences Successfully
Question 10Single Answer
The elements of the set {x : x is an integer, x2 : 4} can be represent as .....Z..... . Here, Z refers to
A
{–2, 2}
B
{–1, 0, 1}
C
{–2, –1, 0, 1, 2}
D
{0, 1, 2}
Question 11Single Answer
A
B
C
D
None of these
Question 12Single Answer
If Y = {x : x is a positive factor of the number 2p – 1(2p – 1), where 2p – 1 is a prime number}, then Y can be represent in roster form as
A
{2}
B
{1, 2}
C
{1, 2, 22, ....., 2p – 1}
D
{1, 2, 22, 23,.... 2p – 1, (2p – 1)}
Question 13Single Answer
The set {x : x is a positive integer less than 6 and 3x – 1 is an even number} in roster form is
A
{1, 2, 3, 4, 5}
B
{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}
C
{2, 4, 6}
D
{1, 3, 5}
Question 14Single Answer
If A B and A B, then
A
A is called a proper subset of B
B
A is called a super set of B
C
A is not a subset of B
D
B is a subset of A
Question 15Single Answer
When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?
A
1946
B
1947
C
1948
D
1950
Question 16Single Answer
Who is known as the "Missile Man of India"?
A
Dr. Homi J. Bhabha
B
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
C
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
D
Dr. Satish Dhawan
Question 17Single Answer
What is the primary purpose of agriculture?
A
To produce energy
B
To cultivate crops and rear animals for food, fiber, and other products
C
To develop urban areas
D
To promote tourism
Question 18Single Answer
Which of the following is a key principle of community development?
A
Centralized decision-making
B
Community participation
C
Government dependency
D
Individualism
Question 19Single Answer
In a centrally planned economy, what is the primary mechanism for resource allocation?
A
Market prices
B
Government directives
C
Consumer preferences
D
Private enterprise
Question 20Single Answer
Which of the following is a key disadvantage of a traditional economic system compared to a mixed economy?
A
High economic growth potential
B
Resistance to technological innovation
C
Flexible resource allocation
D
Strong government intervention
Question 21Single Answer
What major defence-related development was highlighted on 1 May 2026 involving India and Italy?
A
Joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean
B
Purchase of Rafale jets
C
Rajnath Singh-Italy Defence Pact
D
Signing of a nuclear agreement
Question 22Single Answer
Which satellite was launched by ISRO around early May 2026?
A
GSAT-31
B
Chandrayaan-4
C
INSAT-4CR
D
GSAT-32
Question 23Single Answer
What is Prerna 2.0, launched/introduced in the news on 1 May 2026?
A
A new defence missile system
B
Green hydrogen mission
C
AI Tutoring initiative
D
Digital payment platform
Question 24Single Answer
Uttar Pradesh is located in which part of India?
A
Western India
B
Southern India
C
Northern India
D
Eastern India
Question 25Single Answer
What is the capital of Uttar Pradesh?
A
Kanpur
B
Lucknow
C
Prayagraj
D
Varanasi
Question 26Single Answer
Uttar Pradesh was formed in which year (as United Provinces renamed later)?
A
1950
B
1947
C
1937
D
1960
Question 27Single Answer
Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state of India?
A
Not applicable
B
False
C
Partially true
D
True
Question 28Single Answer
Uttar Pradesh shares its boundary with how many Indian states?
A
6
B
7
C
8
D
9
Question 29Single Answer
What new authority was granted to Mukhiyas in Uttar Pradesh in May 2026?
A
Approve schemes up to ₹5 lakh
B
Approve schemes up to ₹20 lakh
C
Approve schemes up to ₹15 lakh
D
Approve schemes up to ₹10 lakh
Question 30Single Answer
Which expressway was inaugurated as a major infrastructure project in Uttar Pradesh in May 2026?
A
Bundelkhand Expressway
B
Purvanchal Expressway
C
Ganga Expressway
D
Agra-Lucknow Expressway
Concerned Subject (Music)
Question 31Single Answer
In which book is the classification of ragas as 'Mitra, Suchak and Duti' mentioned under the classification of ragas?
A
Naradakrit musical nectar
B
Raga Sagar composed by Narada
C
Naradkrit Raga Nirupanam
D
Naradakrit Naradiya education
Question 32Single Answer
Who is the Shwetambara Jain music author of Indian music who had the title of 'Vachanacharya'?
A
Sudhakalash
B
Sharangdev
C
Someshwar
D
Parshvadev
Question 33Single Answer
In which four classes of Ragas have been explained as 'Deshya, Shuddha, Salaga and Chhaila'?
A
Sangeetopishtasarodwar
B
Musical nectar
C
Music Sudha
D
Music mirror
Question 34Single Answer
In which book are these four types of ragas 'Audav-Shadav-Poorna-Apoorna' mentioned?
A
Ragatattvavibodh
B
Dattilam
C
By Sangeetopanishatsaro
D
Naghmat-e-Asfi
Question 35Single Answer
Which author has classified the ornaments under the title 'Seven ornaments of musicians'?
A
Damodar
B
Pandit Ahobal
C
Bharat
D
Kohl
Question 36Single Answer
Who is the author of 'Nayak-Nayika-Bheda' (hero-heroine-distinction) in musical texts?
A
Bharat
B
Lochan
C
Narada
D
Datil
Question 37Single Answer
Who has classified the ragas as Uttam-Madhyam-Adham?
A
Bharat
B
Mantag
C
Ramamatya
D
Narada
Question 38Single Answer
''Yodayam Dhvani Visheshtu Swarvarnavibhushit: Ranjko Janachittaan Sa Raga Sahiyo Budhain.'' This statement is by which author?
A
Damedar Pandit
B
Matanga
C
Sharangdev
D
Bharat
Question 39Single Answer
'Sooladhi' composed by Purandaradas resembles which genre of Matang's music?
A
Gram Raga
B
Figures of Speech
C
Caste
D
Fainting
Question 40Single Answer
The earlier form of Veena is
A
Ravanastram
B
Dundubhi
C
Bheri
D
Onion
Question 41Single Answer
Where is the Musical Stone Pillar located?
A
In Vrindavan
B
In Mamallapuram
C
In Suchindram
D
In Tirupati
Question 42Single Answer
The Hindustani raga similar to the Carnatic raga 'Shuddha Saveri' is
A
Vibhas
B
Durga
C
Bhupali
D
None of these
Question 43Single Answer
Which one of the following is not a Panch Dash Gamak?
A
Sparkled
B
Vali
C
Fainting
D
three different
Question 44Single Answer
Which taal has numerical matras like 'Trital'?
A
New Panch
B
Mean
C
Aadachotal
D
Iktal
Question 45Single Answer
Which gharana of Rabindranath influenced him the most in composing raga based songs?
A
Lucknow Gharana
B
Delhi Gharana
C
Banaras Gharana
D
Vishnupur Gharana
Question 46Single Answer
Which of the following is a type of folk song of Bengal?
A
Maand
B
Bhatiali
C
Kajri
D
Lavani
Question 47Single Answer
Which tabla player is called the Khalifa of the Lucknow Gharana?
A
Ustad Motu Khan
B
Ustad Bakshu Khan
C
Ustad Aafaq Khan
D
Ustad Abid Hussain Khan
Question 48Single Answer
Tit Kat Gadi Gan is a part of which taal's Thek?
A
Chartal
B
Gajjhampa
C
Sultaal
D
Vote
Question 49Single Answer
In which singing style is the Theka of Deep Chandi taal used?
A
Thumri Chaiti
B
great care
C
Dhrupad Dhamar
D
Small thought
Question 50Single Answer
When did Padma Vibhushan Pandit Kishan Maharaj die?
A
4 May, 2007
B
4 May, 2008
C
4 May 2009
D
4 May, 2010
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Question 51Single Answer
Who is the first artist to play guitar in the field of Indian classical music?
A
Pandit Braj Bhushan Kabra
B
Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya
C
Pandit Vishwamohan Bhatt
D
Pandit Nalin Majumdar
Question 52Single Answer
Who is the famous artist of Agra Gharana?
A
Ustad Ghagghe Khan
B
Ustad Munavvar Ali Khan
C
Ustad Hadd Khan
D
Ustad Faiyaz Khan
Question 53Single Answer
What is the name of the first Vice Chancellor of Indira Kala Sangeet University?
A
Dr. Premlata Sharma
B
Dr. Mandavi Singh
C
Pandit Bimalendu Mukherjee
D
Pandit S.N. Ratanjankar
Question 54Single Answer
Which of the following musicologists is not of Indian origin?
A
Jairaj Bhoy
B
Alain Danièle
C
US Krishnarao
D
Zubin Mehta
Question 55Single Answer
On which date is Pandit Ravi Shankar's death?
A
15 December, 2012
B
15 December, 2012
C
13 December, 2012
D
12 December, 2012
Question 56Single Answer
In which note is the small chikari string tuned in sitar?
A
Yes
B
Bus
C
San
D
P
Question 57Single Answer
Identify the Raga Kalavati in the following harmony
A
G P D Ni D P
B
Gap dha ni dha p
C
G P D Nidhi P
D
Gupta Nidhi
Question 58Single Answer
Which is the collection of Rigvedic lyrical hymns?
A
Samveda
B
Brahmin
C
Collection of Richas
D
Upanishads
Question 59Single Answer
What are the three main places of pronunciation?
A
Shadja, Rishab, Gandhar
B
Urus, throat, head
C
Manu, Madhya, Tar
D
Harsva, Durgha, Plut
Question 60Single Answer
To which teaching is Sama related?
A
Naradi education
B
Manduki education
C
Paninian education
D
Yajnavalkya education
Question 61Single Answer
Shri Krishna is the inventor of which art?
A
Gandharva
B
Blistering
C
Saptaswara
D
sharp tone
Question 62Single Answer
Who is the founder of 'Indian Musicological Society'?
A
Pandit Ravi Shankar
B
Prof. (Dr.) Premlata Sharma
C
Padma Bhushan Prof. R C Mehta
D
Dattil
Question 63Single Answer
Who is the editor of some parts of Nanyadev's 'Bharatbhashyam'?
A
Prof. Subhadra Choudhary
B
Chaitanya Pundarik Desai
C
Prof. (Dr.) Premlata Sharma
D
Dr. Vimal
Question 64Single Answer
Which book is also known as 'Saraswati Hridayalankar'?
A
Bharatbhashyam
B
Sharadatanay
C
Mansolasha
D
Varnaratnakar
Question 65Single Answer
What is the other noun of the book 'Abhilashitarth Chintamani'?
A
Varnaratnakar
B
Sharadatanay
C
Bharatbhashyam
D
Pleasure
Question 66Single Answer
How many categories of Raga classification are there in 'Sangit Makarand' written by Narada?
A
Four
B
Two
C
Three
D
One
Question 67Single Answer
Which text is called 'Dattil-Narad-Samvad'?
A
Dattilam
B
Kohaliam
C
Raga Sagar composed by Narada
D
Naradi education
Question 68Single Answer
Prof. What is the name of the book written by poet Ramakrishna?
A
Raganirupanam
B
Bharatkosh
C
Sangeet Chudamani
D
Sangeetraj
Question 69Single Answer
In which film Pandit Rajan Mishra-Pandit Sajan Mishra have sung songs based on classical music?
A
spring spring
B
Baiju Bawra
C
Devdas
D
Sur Sangam
Question 70Single Answer
Margi Rhythm
A
Gaja Leela
B
All of these
C
Chuchh Put
D
etc.
Question 71Single Answer
According to Dikshitar Sampradaya, Raga Devkriya is similar to Raga
A
Pure Saveri
B
Saveri
C
Simhendra Madhyam
D
Yadukul Kamboji
Question 72Single Answer
Name of the Mel Raga in which the notes Ri, Gi, Mi, Dhi, Nu are found?
A
moment-loving
B
Policy
C
Dharmavati
D
Moving labour
Question 73Single Answer
In which are the antonymous vowels found?
A
Nimdi Chhalag
B
Kamalambam Bhajre
C
None of these
D
Navratri Kriti
Question 74Single Answer
Second Money Panchaka
A
Shankarabharan
B
Note
C
Bauli
D
Gaul
Question 75Single Answer
The composer of Navragamalika composed in Valchi Raga
A
Pattanam Subrahranyam Iyer
B
Poochi Srinivas
C
Veena Kuppayyar
D
Pachamiriyam Adiyappayya
Question 76Single Answer
which is not a folk style
A
Caciotti bud
B
Lavani
C
Kummi
D
Devranaama
Question 77Single Answer
a nishaditya raga
A
Kuriji
B
Farz
C
Navroz
D
Chenchurutti
Question 78Single Answer
Assertion (A) Anubandha was dropped from Taan varnas because of their lack of musical excellence.
Reason (R) Due to the contract there was no equality in the balance between the preceding and the subsequent parts.
Code
A
Both A and R are correct.
B
A is correct, R is wrong.
C
Both A and R are wrong.
D
A is wrong, R is correct.
Question 79Single Answer
Mark the odd one is not included in Chaturdandi Prakasika
A
Vowel
B
Management
C
Thaya
D
Alaap
Question 80Single Answer
Mohiniyattam is the classical dance of which region?
A
Thiruvananthapuram
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Kerala
D
Karnataka
Question 81Single Answer
Identify the correct sequence from the following.
A
Small, large, cock-footed, plut
B
Laghu, Plut, Guru, Cockatoos
C
Small, big, big, cock-footed
D
Laghu, Plut, Cock-foot, Guru
Question 82Single Answer
Visarjitam is another name
A
Resting
B
Arudhi
C
Woosey
D
None of these
Question 83Single Answer
Identify the correct order from the following
A
Bana, Vasu, Rudra, Aditya
B
Vasu, Bana, Aditya, Rudra
C
Baan, Rudra, Vasu, Aditya
D
Baan, Rudra, Aditya, Vasu
Question 84Single Answer
What is called Autodya in Natyashastra?
A
Instrumental
B
Lyut
C
non-musical instrument
D
Speech
Question 85Single Answer
Classical Dance of Kerala
A
Yakshagana
B
Caciotti bud
C
Kathakali
D
Kuchipudi
Question 86Single Answer
The author of Sangeet Sampradaya Exhibition is
A
Subbaram Dixit
B
Muttiah Bhagavathar
C
Somnath
D
Ahobal
Question 87Single Answer
In Ragam-Tanam-Pallavi it is called Pratilom
A
The rhythm of both the beats and the singing is constant
B
Increase in the rhythm of both beats and singing
C
The rhythm of singing remains constant, the beat increases.
D
stability in the rhythm of the increasing beats in the singing
Question 88Single Answer
another name for tanam
A
Vikri
B
Spelling
C
Rupakalapti
D
Raga Vardhini
Question 89Single Answer
A section of Panch Das Gamaka
A
Yeti
B
Yamkam
C
Jacquini
D
Oscillating
Question 90Single Answer
Saraswati Manohari is the raga derived from which combination?
A
27 ml
B
29 mail
C
28 mails
D
22 mail
Question 91Single Answer
Vibration in sound is responsible for?
A
Light
B
Sound
C
Heat
D
Silence
Question 92Single Answer
Frequency of a sound determines its?
A
Pitch
B
Volume
C
Timbre
D
Duration
Question 93Single Answer
Higher frequency produces:
A
Lower pitch
B
Soft sound
C
Higher pitch
D
Echo
Question 94Single Answer
Amplitude of vibration affects:
A
Pitch
B
Loudness
C
Timbre
D
Shruti
Question 95Single Answer
Timbre of a sound refers to:
A
Loudness
B
Quality or color of sound
C
Pitch
D
Duration
Question 96Single Answer
Overtones are:
A
Primary sounds
B
Noise
C
Harmonics produced along with main sound
D
Silence
Question 97Single Answer
Swayambhu Swar refers to:
A
Natural spontaneous sound or overtone
B
Musical instrument sound
C
Echo
D
Rhythm
Question 98Single Answer
Consonance in music refers to:
A
Discordant sound
B
Faint sound
C
Loud sound
D
Harmonious sound
Question 99Single Answer
Dissonance in music refers to:
A
Harmonious sound
B
Shruti sound
C
Soft sound
D
Discordant sound
Question 100Single Answer
Main types of chords include:
A
Shruti and Swar
B
Major, Minor, Diminished, Augmented
C
Alankar
D
Tala
Question 101Single Answer
Absorption of sound reduces:
A
Echo and reverberation
B
Frequency
C
Pitch
D
Timbre
Question 102Single Answer
Echo occurs due to:
A
Reflection of sound from surfaces
B
Absorption
C
Resonance
D
Vibration
Question 103Single Answer
Reverberation is:
A
Single reflection of sound
B
Frequency change
C
Silence
D
Multiple reflections causing prolonged sound
Question 104Single Answer
Resonance enhances:
A
Timbre
B
Pitch
C
Duration and quality of sound
D
Loudness only
Question 105Single Answer
Concept of Shruti relates to:
A
Microtones or smallest interval in music
B
Rhythm only
C
Loudness
D
Echo
Question 106Single Answer
Sudha Swar placement on shruties according to Lochan:
A
7
B
4
C
3
D
2
Question 107Single Answer
Vikrit Swar placement on shruties according to Ahobal:
A
22
B
12
C
16
D
9
Question 108Single Answer
Ramamatya contributed to:
A
Modern musical instruments
B
Rhythm system
C
Placement of swars on shruties
D
Dance forms
Question 109Single Answer
Somnath’s concept relates to:
A
Tala only
B
Instrument making
C
Swars and Shruties
D
Raga notation
Question 110Single Answer
Vyankat-Mukhi’s 72 melas are:
A
Types of rhythm
B
Tala patterns
C
Systematic arrangement of 72 parent scales
D
Instrument categories
Question 111Single Answer
Bhatkhade’s Ten That system is associated with:
A
North Indian ragas
B
Indian rhythm
C
Instrument making
D
Musical notation
Question 112Single Answer
Modern thirty-two That system classifies:
A
Instrumental music
B
Tala only
C
Rag system for practical application
D
Folk tunes
Question 113Single Answer
Vocal range is determined by:
A
Vocal cord vibration and pitch
B
Instrument
C
Timbre
D
Echo
Question 114Single Answer
Instrumental range depends on:
A
String length, air column, and vibration
B
Shruti only
C
Echo
D
Timbre only
Question 115Single Answer
Pitch is directly proportional to:
A
Amplitude
B
Echo
C
Duration
D
Frequency
Question 116Single Answer
Lower frequency produces:
A
High pitch
B
Soft sound
C
Low pitch
D
Timbre change
Question 117Single Answer
Amplitude increase produces:
A
Timbre change
B
Pitch rise
C
Loudness increase
D
Silence
Question 118Single Answer
Timbre allows us to distinguish:
A
Different instruments or voices producing same note
B
Loudness only
C
Frequency
D
Shruti
Question 119Single Answer
Overtones determine:
A
Rhythm
B
Timbre and quality of sound
C
Pitch only
D
Tala
Question 120Single Answer
Swayambhu Swar is:
A
Artificially produced
B
Dissonant chord
C
Naturally occurring harmonic
D
Loud note
Question 121Single Answer
The pitch of a sound primarily depends upon?
A
Amplitude
B
Timber
C
Frequency
D
Overtones
Question 122Single Answer
The unit of measurement of frequency is?
A
Decibel
B
Hertz
C
Phon
D
Sone
Question 123Single Answer
The loudness of sound is determined by?
A
Amplitude
B
Frequency
C
Timber
D
Phase
Question 124Single Answer
The quality or tone colour of a musical sound is called?
A
Pitch
B
Timber
C
Intensity
D
Resonance
Question 125Single Answer
Musical overtones that appear naturally when a note is played are called?
A
Vikrit Swar
B
Tivra Swar
C
Komal Swar
D
Swayambhu Swar
Question 126Single Answer
The phenomenon in which two notes sound pleasant together is called?
A
Consonance
B
Dissonance
C
Reverberation
D
Echo
Question 127Single Answer
When two notes sound harsh or clashing, it is called?
A
Dissonance
B
Consonance
C
Resonance
D
Absorption
Question 128Single Answer
The three main types of chords in Western music are?
A
Avirbhava, Tirobhava, Vadi
B
Suddha, Komal, Tivra
C
Alpatva, Bahutva, Nyas
D
Major, Minor, Diminished
Question 129Single Answer
The reflection of sound from a distant surface after a distinct gap is called?
A
Echo
B
Reverberation
C
Resonance
D
Absorption
Question 130Single Answer
Prolonged sound due to multiple reflections in a hall is called?
A
Echo
B
Reverberation
C
Resonance
D
Absorption
Question 131Single Answer
When a body vibrates at its natural frequency due to external force, it is called?
A
Echo
B
Resonance
C
Reverberation
D
Absorption
Question 132Single Answer
Total number of Shruties in an octave according to ancient Indian music theory is?
A
22
B
12
C
66
D
72
Question 133Single Answer
According to Bharata’s Natyashastra, there are how many Shruties in a Saptak?
A
22
B
12
C
24
D
66
Question 134Single Answer
Who wrote “Sangeet Parijat”?
A
Ahobal
B
Lochan
C
Pundarik Vitthal
D
Ramamatya
Question 135Single Answer
Who is the author of “Raga Vibodh”?
A
Lochan
B
Somnath
C
Ramamatya
D
Vyankatmukhi
Question 136Single Answer
The ancient scholar who placed Tivra Madhyam on the 20th Shruti is?
A
Lochan
B
Pundarik Vitthal
C
Ahobal
D
Ramamatya
Question 137Single Answer
According to Pt. Lochan, Komal Gandhar is placed on which Shruti?
A
3rd
B
7th
C
5th
D
4th
Question 138Single Answer
Who proposed the concept of 72 Melas in South Indian music?
A
Pt. Bhatkhande
B
Vyankatmukhi
C
Ramamatya
D
Purandara Dasa
Question 139Single Answer
Pt. V.N. Bhatkhande classified Hindustani music into how many Thats?
A
7
B
32
C
12
D
10
Question 140Single Answer
The modern scale followed in Hindustani music with 12 swaras and equal spacing of shruties is called?
A
12-Tone Equal Temperament
B
32-Thaat system
C
72-Mela system
D
22-Shruti system
Question 141Single Answer
In Vyankatmukhi’s system, the parent scale of Kanakangi – Rashikapriya is called?
A
Jati
B
Thaat
C
Mela
D
Raga
Question 142Single Answer
Which of the following Thats has Komal Re, Komal Dha and Shuddha Ma?
A
Marwa
B
Poorvi
C
Bhairavi
D
Todi
Question 143Single Answer
The total number of possible ragas under Bhatkhande’s 10-Thaat system (theoretically) is?
A
32
B
484
C
720
D
486
Question 144Single Answer
In modern Hindustani music, the number of commonly accepted Thats is?
A
32
B
10
C
72
D
12
Question 145Single Answer
The vocal range of an average human male singer is approximately?
A
2 octaves
B
3 octaves
C
4 octaves
D
1 octave
Question 146Single Answer
The highest frequency range of human hearing is approximately?
A
100 Hz – 10,000 Hz
B
20 Hz – 20,000 Hz
C
50 Hz – 15,000 Hz
D
30 Hz – 18,000 Hz
Question 147Single Answer
Swayambhu Gandhar appears as an overtone of which swara?
A
Shadja
B
Pancham
C
Madhyam
D
Rishabh
Question 148Single Answer
The consonance between Sa and Pa is due to their frequency ratio being?
A
1:2
B
2:3
C
3:4
D
4:5
Question 149Single Answer
In ancient Indian music, the distance between two consecutive shruties is called?
A
Shruti
B
Microtone
C
Semitone
D
Comma
Question 150Single Answer
According to Ramamatya, Komal Nishad is placed on which shruti?