Indian music has a rich and diverse tradition that includes classical and folk forms from different parts of the country. Understanding major musical traditions, important features, and iconic Indian musical instruments is useful for questions related to Indian art and culture in competitive examinations.
Indian Music, FREE Practice PDF
Prepare effectively with our FREE Indian Music Practice PDF, covering major classical and folk traditions, important musical forms, regional associations, and iconic instruments in a simple and exam-oriented format.
Indian Music, FREE Live Quiz
After completing the practice PDF, attempt our FREE Live Quiz to revise important Indian classical and folk music traditions and musical instruments and evaluate your preparation.
1. Which Veda is considered the origin/fountainhead of Indian classical music?
2. The Natya Shastra was compiled by whom?
3. Which text first defined the word ‘Raga’?
4. The three main pillars of Indian classical music are:
5. A raga with seven notes is classified as:
6. The system of grouping ragas into families is known as:
7. Which of the following is the oldest and grandest form of Hindustani classical music?
8. Which instruments typically accompany Dhrupad singing?
9. The origin of the Khayal style is credited to:
10. A Khayal composition is also known as:
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11. Begum Akhtar is a famous exponent of which style?
12. The Tappa style originated from the folk songs of:
13. Carnatic music is primarily based on which composition form?
14. The Carnatic ‘Trinity’ includes Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and:
15. How many main ragas are traditionally recognised in Hindustani music?
16. Carnatic music recognises how many melakarta ragas?
17. As per the Natya Shastra, string instruments (Sitar, Veena) belong to which category?
18. Percussion (membrane) instruments like Tabla and Mridangam belong to:
19. Ustad Bismillah Khan is most associated with which instrument?
20. Baul Songs, a UNESCO-listed folk tradition, belong to which state?
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