Folk Music & Instruments MCQs for CET 12th Level
Practice 20 free folk music & instruments multiple choice questions for CET 12th Level exam. Instant answers, explanations in Hindi and English, and topic-wise targeted practice.
Master Folk Music & Instruments under Art & Architecture for CET 12th Level with our curated MCQ set. Every question is sourced from real Rajasthan exam patterns and updated regularly. Switch between Hindi and English anytime. Use this daily to strengthen weak areas before the exam.
CET 12th Level — Art & Architecture — Folk Music & Instruments
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Question 1 of 20
The folk songs 'Jaccha' and 'Holar' are synonymous with which major family milestone in regional culture?
Question 2 of 20
Which of the following pair of Phad and its mandatory accompanying instrument is correctly matched?
Question 3 of 20
Consider the following statements: 1. The Manganiyar community sings 36 Raginis and plays the Kamayacha. 2. The Langa community sings Sufi-influenced songs and plays the Sindhi Sarangi. 3. Both communities are traditionally found in the eastern districts of Bharatpur and Dholpur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 4 of 20
Which of the following sets of instruments belongs strictly to the 'Tat Vadya' (Stringed Instruments) category?
Question 5 of 20
The simplest stringed instrument, the 'Ektara', is crafted using a combination of which two primary natural materials?
Question 6 of 20
The 'Talbandi' music tradition utilizes which of the following combinations of instruments?
Question 7 of 20
Which of the following communities is predominantly associated with the mastery of the 'Khartal' instrument?
Question 8 of 20
Which of the following communities relies heavily on the 'Sindhi Sarangi' and primarily performs for their traditional 'Sindhi Muslim' patrons (yajamans)?
Question 9 of 20
The 'Holar' songs of Rajasthan are functionally equivalent to which other folk song mentioned in the cultural texts?
Question 10 of 20
Match List-I (Instruments) with List-II (Primary Construction Material): List-I A. Ravanhatta B. Bhapang C. Morchang List-II i. Iron metal strip ii. Half-cut coconut shell iii. Dried gourd (Tumba) and leather Choose the correct code:
Question 11 of 20
The resonant body of the ancient stringed instrument 'Ravanhatta' is primarily constructed using which natural material?
Question 12 of 20
Match List-I (Folk Song) with List-II (Geographical Region) and select the correct answer: List-I A. Mumal B. Panchhida C. Lalar List-II i. Mewar and Vagad ii. Hadoti and Dhundhar iii. Jaisalmer
Question 13 of 20
In the structural classification of Rajasthani folk instruments, what do the Algoza, Pungi, and Morchang have in common?
Question 14 of 20
Match List-I (Features) with List-II (Associated Music/Community): List-I A. 36 Raginis B. Sufi Influence C. Taal and Chhand List-II i. Talbandi ii. Manganiyar iii. Langa Choose the correct code:
Question 15 of 20
The legendary vocalist Allah Jilai Bai, who brought international recognition to the iconic Rajasthani song 'Kesariya Balam', was a leading exponent of which specific regional style of Maand?
Question 16 of 20
The 'Pungi' or 'Been', constructed from a dried gourd attached to a bamboo tube, is the trademark instrument of which nomadic community?
Question 17 of 20
What is a highly unique and difficult playing technique associated with the Algoza by master artists?
Question 18 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the Langa community: I. Their singing prominently involves the 'Kamaicha'. II. The word 'Langa' translates to 'Song giver'. III. They are indigenous natives of Eastern Rajasthan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 19 of 20
What is the literal meaning of the term 'Langa' in the context of the socio-musical communities of Rajasthan?
Question 20 of 20