- Which of the following is a traditional Indian percussion instrument that is commonly used in Bhangra music?
A. Sitar
B. Tabla
C. Dhol
D. Harmonium
Answer: C. Dhol
- Which famous Indian musician is known for his mastery of the sarangi and for collaborating with Western musicians such as John McLaughlin and Jan Garbarek?
A. Zakir Hussain
B. Shivkumar Sharma
C. Sultan Khan
D. Hariprasad Chaurasia
Answer: C. Sultan Khan
- Which of the following is a classical dance form originating in the state of Kerala?
A. Kathakali
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Kuchipudi
D. Mohiniyattam
Answer: D. Mohiniyattam
- Which famous Indian poet is known for his works such as “Kumar Sambhav” 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: C. Sumitranandan Pant
- Which of the following is a traditional Indian percussion instrument that is commonly used in the dhrupad style of singing?
A. Sitar
B. Tabla
C. Pakhawaj
D. Mridangam
Answer: C. Pakhawaj
