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- He refused to be circumscribed by the specific tradition and rules of a Gharana.
- He was a musicologist as well.
- He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan award in 1990.
(a) 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
The correct answers to the above question in:
Answer: (d)
One of the most inventive singers in recent years, Kumar Gandharva is remembered for his great legacy of innovation, questioning tradition without rejecting it wholesale, resulting in music in touch with the roots of Indian culture.
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Question : 1
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
a) Bismillah Khan - Shahnai
b) Amzad Ali Khan - Sarod
c) Birju Maharaj - Kathak
d) Zakir Hussain - Harmonium
Answer »Answer: (d)
Question : 2
Which of the following statements is not correct with regard to Kathak?
a) A dance of northern India, Kathak is often a dance of love.
b) It is performed by men only.
c) Kathak is said to be derived from the word Katha, meaning “the art of storytelling.”
d) The movements intricate footwork accented by bells worn around the ankles and stylized gestures adapted from normal body language.
Answer »Answer: (b)
Kathakas is performed by both men and women. It was originated by Kathakas, professional storytellers who used a mixture of dance, song, and drama. Like other Indian dances, it began as a temple dance, but soon moved into the courts of ruling houses.
Question : 3
Four Mathas established by Adi Shankaracharya are
a) Sringeri, Dwarka, Joshimath, Prayag
b) Puri, Sringeri, Dwarka, Varanasi
c) Joshimath, Dwarka, Puri, Sringeri
d) Dwarka, Joshimath, Prayag, Kanchi
Answer »Answer: (c)
Question : 4
The Chitragupta Swami Temple considered to be the only temple of Chitragupta is situated in
a) Mathura
b) Ujjain
c) Kanchi
d) Puri
Answer »Answer: (c)
Question : 5
‘Sufi Kalam’ a type of devotional music, is characteristic of
a) Kashmir
b) None of these
c) Gujarat
d) Rajasthan
Answer »Answer: (a)
Question : 6
Which one of the following is the most ancient musical instrument?
a) Veena
b) Tabla
c) Sitar
d) Sarod
Answer »Answer: (a)
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