Folk Music & Instruments MCQs for LDC
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LDC — Art & Architecture — Folk Music & Instruments
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Question 1 of 20
Which stringed instrument is played using a specially crafted bow known as a 'Gaj', which is strung with horse hair?
Question 2 of 20
The 'Mewati Jogi' community, primarily based in the Alwar region of Rajasthan, is renowned for its exclusive expertise in playing which instrument?
Question 3 of 20
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The Manganiyar community presents a living example of Hindu-Muslim cultural harmony. Reason (R): Despite being fundamentally Muslim, the Manganiyars worship Lord Krishna before they begin singing. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Question 4 of 20
The songs of the Manganiyar community predominantly feature a mixture of which two thematic elements?
Question 5 of 20
Which instrument holds the cultural distinction of being directly associated with 'Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati' in Rajasthani folklore?
Question 6 of 20
Match List-I (Folk Song) with List-II (Dominant Theme/Occasion) and select the correct answer: List-I A. Kurjan B. Ghodi C. Jaccha List-II i. Birth of a child ii. Separation from husband (Virah) iii. Groom's wedding procession (Nikasi)
Question 7 of 20
Match List-I (Legendary Artists) with List-II (Associated Art Form) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I a. Sakar Khan b. Zahur Khan Mewati c. Gavari Devi List-II 1. Bhapang 2. Maand Singing 3. Kamayacha Codes: a b c
Question 8 of 20
Despite being structurally made of iron and resembling solid percussion, why is the 'Morchang' classified as a 'Sushir Vadya' (Wind Instrument)?
Question 9 of 20
The legendary Allah Jilai Bai is an indispensable figure in Rajasthan's cultural history. Her musical proficiency belonged to which specific school of singing?
Question 10 of 20
Match List-I (Community/Style) with List-II (Key Instruments): List-I A. Manganiyar B. Langa C. Talbandi List-II i. Nagara, Harmonium, Jhanjh ii. Kamaicha and Khartal iii. Sindhi Sarangi and Algoza Choose the correct code:
Question 11 of 20
Assertion (A): The 'Maand' singing style is historically categorized as 'Garh-Gayiki'. Reason (R): It was a martial song developed by Rajput soldiers to boost morale while attacking enemy forts. Choose the correct option:
Question 12 of 20
What is the literal meaning of the term 'Langa' in the context of the socio-musical communities of Rajasthan?
Question 13 of 20
The singing style of the Langa community is deeply characterized by the influence of which of the following traditions?
Question 14 of 20
Which of the following groups of Rajasthani folk songs is primarily associated with the depiction of local trees and flora?
Question 15 of 20
The strings of the traditional Sarangi, which yield its characteristic warm and emotive tone, are traditionally made of which material?
Question 16 of 20
Consider the following pairs of elements from nature and their corresponding Rajasthani folk songs: 1. Kevda : Bird 2. Kurjan : Flora/Tree 3. Halotya : Agriculture Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Question 17 of 20
The sophisticated knowledge of '36 Raginis' enables which folk community to seamlessly blend themes of martial valor and history into their music?
Question 18 of 20
The singers of which traditional community in Rajasthan are historically acknowledged as the masters or experts of '36 Raginis'?
Question 19 of 20
In the historical context of Rajasthani folk music, who is universally acclaimed and referred to as the absolute 'synonym' (पर्याय) of the Bhapang instrument?
Question 20 of 20