- Which of the following is a traditional Indian stringed instrument that is commonly used in classical music?
A. Sitar
B. Tabla
C. Mridangam
D. Bansuri
Answer: A. Sitar
- Who is the author of the famous Indian epic poem, the Ramayana?
A. Valmiki
B. Vyasa
C. Kalidasa
D. Tulsidas
Answer: A. Valmiki
- Which of the following is a classical dance form originating in the state of Tamil Nadu?
A. Kathakali
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Kuchipudi
D. Manipuri
Answer: B. Bharatanatyam
- Which famous Indian musician is known for his mastery of the santoor and for collaborating with Western musicians such as Yo-Yo Ma and Philip Glass?
A. Shivkumar Sharma
B. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
C. Pandit Ravi Shankar
D. Hariprasad Chaurasia
Answer: A. Shivkumar Sharma
- Which of the following is a traditional Indian percussion instrument that is commonly used in folk music?
A. Sitar
B. Tabla
C. Dholak
D. Bansuri
Answer: C. Dholak