Indian Classical Music

Here are some MCQs on Indian Classical Music

1. Who is considered the father of Indian classical music?

a) Tansen

b) Amir Khusro

c) Hariprasad Chaurasia

d) Pandit Jasraj

2. Which of the following is not a traditional Indian classical music instrument?

a) Sitar

b) Tabla

c) Veena

d) Guitar

3. Which of the following is a Hindustani classical music raga?

a) Todi

b) Kalyani

c) Both a and b

d) None of the above

4. What is the basic unit of rhythm in Indian classical music called?

a) Taal

b) Raga

c) Laya

d) Sargam

5. Which of the following is a Carnatic classical music composer?

a) Ravi Shankar

b) Hariprasad Chaurasia

c) M. S. Subbulakshmi

d) Zakir Hussain