Folk Music & Instruments MCQs for CET Graduate
Practice 20 free folk music & instruments multiple choice questions for CET Graduate exam. Instant answers, explanations in Hindi and English, and topic-wise targeted practice.
Master Folk Music & Instruments under Art & Architecture for CET Graduate 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 Graduate — Art & Architecture — Folk Music & Instruments
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Question 1 of 20
Consider the following statements: 1. The 'Kevda' song is a symbol of Shringar Ras. 2. The 'Bichhudo' song is famous in the Jaisalmer region. 3. The 'Ghodi' song is performed during Nikasi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 2 of 20
The 'Ektara', meaning 'one string', is fundamentally recognized as the foundational instrument for which genre of music in Rajasthan?
Question 3 of 20
Match the following Folk Artists (List-I) with their respective instruments (List-II) and the year of their major National Award (List-III): List-I A. Sakar Khan B. Gafaruddin Mewati C. Taga Ram Bhil List-II & III i. Algoza (2026) ii. Kamayacha (2012) iii. Bhapang (2026)
Question 4 of 20
Read the following ethnographic description carefully: "This community sings songs filled with heavy sarcasm, abuses, and satire. However, no offense is taken by the listeners because these songs are an integral part of the entertainment during marriage festivities, intended to tease the opposing family." Which specific folk song genre is being described here?
Question 5 of 20
The 'Bankiya' instrument relies primarily on which physical material for its core structure?
Question 6 of 20
The 'Kamaicha' and 'Khartal' are the quintessential signature instruments of which of the following traditional music communities?
Question 7 of 20
Which of the following folk artists from Rajasthan received the Padma Shri in 2026 specifically for their lifelong dedication to mastering the 'Algoza'?
Question 8 of 20
Which of the following folk instruments inherently requires the performer to use their own oral cavity (mouth) as a primary resonating chamber to modulate its acoustic frequencies?
Question 9 of 20
Consider the following pairs of Mand singers and their associated regions: 1. Banno Begum - Jaipur 2. Mangi Bai - Udaipur 3. Gavari Devi - Jodhpur/Bikaner Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Question 10 of 20
Assertion (A): The Jantar is worn suspended around the neck of the performer like a Veena. Reason (R): It lacks any acoustic resonator, requiring the human chest cavity to amplify the sound.
Question 11 of 20
Analyzing the intersection of society and music, what primary functional distinction separated the 'Mirasi' and 'Bhat' communities despite both being hereditary musicians?
Question 12 of 20
The resonant bowl of the complex stringed instrument 'Kamaicha' is carved out of a single block of which specific wood?
Question 13 of 20
Which of the following communities relies heavily on the 'Sindhi Sarangi' and primarily performs for their traditional 'Sindhi Muslim' patrons (yajamans)?
Question 14 of 20
What is the primary acoustic difference between the Morchang and the Bhapang?
Question 15 of 20
Which prominent female vocalist from Jaipur was awarded the prestigious 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' in the year 2021 for her excellence in Mand singing?
Question 16 of 20
The songs of the Manganiyar community predominantly feature a mixture of which two thematic elements?
Question 17 of 20
What pivotal transition allowed Rajasthan's folk music to evolve into the institutionalized, sophisticated form it is today?
Question 18 of 20
According to the scientific classification of Rajasthani folk instruments, which of the following falls under the 'Sushir' (Wind) category?
Question 19 of 20
The 'Banna-Banni' songs represent a highly significant genre of folk music. What is their primary cultural context?
Question 20 of 20