- Which of the following is a traditional Indian percussion instrument that is commonly used in qawwali music?
A. Sitar
B. Tabla
C. Dhol
D. Harmonium
Answer: D. Harmonium
- Which famous Indian musician is known for his mastery of the sarod and for collaborating with Western musicians such as Ry Cooder and Aashish Khan?
A. Ustad Zakir Hussain
B. Pandit Ravi Shankar
C. Ali Akbar Khan
D. Amjad Ali Khan
Answer: C. Ali Akbar Khan
- Which of the following is a classical dance form originating in the state of Odisha?
A. Kathakali
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Kuchipudi
D. Odissi
Answer: D. Odissi
- Which famous Indian poet is known for his works such as “Madhushala” and for being a prominent member of the Chhayavaadi literary movement?
A. Rabindranath Tagore
B. Harivansh Rai Bachchan
C. Sumitranandan Pant
D. Jaishankar Prasad
Answer: B. Harivansh Rai Bachchan
- Which of the following is a traditional Indian percussion instrument that is commonly used in Garba and Dandiya Raas dances?
A. Sitar
B. Tabla
C. Dhol
D. Ghungroo
Answer: C. Dhol
