GK / GS · Chapter 2
Music, Instruments & Personalities PYQs
Indian music is built on three simple ideas: a note (swara), a melody frame (raga) and a rhythm cycle (tala).
Foundations: Swara, Raga, Tala, Thaat 18 PYQs
- The thaat system in Hindustani classical music organizes parent scales. Which musician formalized this system, creating 10 thaats and standardizing…Delhi Police 2026 · 02 Jan 2026
- Which of the following is not a part of the 7 basic notes (Saptak) in Indian classical music?Delhi Police 2026 · 02 Jan 2026
- The famous raga "Megh Malhar" is believed to ________.Delhi Police 2026 · 04 Jan 2026
- Raga Shankara is a Hindustani classical raga performed at a specific time. During which part of the day is it traditionally rendered, conveying a…Delhi Police 2026 · 06 Jan 2026
- Raga Bageshree is typically performed during which time, conveying moods of longing, devotion, and serenity in Hindustani classical music?Delhi Police 2026 · 06 Jan 2026
- Raga Jaunpuri in Hindustani classical music is derived from which that, often performed in late morning sessions and conveying gentle, devotional…Delhi Police 2026 · 06 Jan 2026
- In Hindustani classical music, Raga Yaman is derived from which thaat, characterized by Tivra Ma, and often performed in evening concerts with…Delhi Police 2026 · 06 Jan 2026
- Which raga is traditionally performed in the early morning?SSC Selection Post 2026 · 17 Sep 2026
- " Karaga," a ritualistic procession balancing a decorated pot on the head, is associated with which city?Delhi Police 2026 · 05 Jan 2026
- The raga ‘Bilaval’, named after Veraval, is traditionally associated with which Indian state?SSC MTS 2026 · 18 Feb 2026
- The advent of Purandaradasa, in the year ______, marked a very important landmark in the development of Carnatic music.SSC MTS 2026 · 11 Feb 2026
- Which of the following taals consists of two vibhags with a total of six matras?SSC CGL 2026 · 07 Oct 2026
- Which tala is commonly associated with a 16- beat cycle in Hindustani music?DSSSB 2026 · 22 Sep 2026
- According to the traditional classification of Indian music, Marg music was primarily associated with:DSSSB 2026 · 23 Sep 2026
- What is the primary rhythmic framework that structures time in Indian classical music?DSSSB 2026 · 23 Sep 2026
- Which of the following terms refers to the specialized melodic ornamentations or shakes applied to notes in Carnatic classical music?DSSSB 2026 · 25 Sep 2026
- Which statement best describes the concept of 'sruti' in Indian classical music?DSSSB 2026 · 09 Oct 2026
- What is a unique feature of Raga allocation in the Hindustani music system?DSSSB 2026 · 10 Oct 2026
Hindustani vs Carnatic, Vocal Forms 4 PYQs
- "Dhrupad" is a style of singing in:Delhi Police 2026 · 04 Jan 2026
- Who is revered as the "Pitamaha of Karnataka Sangeeta" (Grandfather of Carnatic Music) for systematizing its pedagogy and devotional compositions?SSC Stenographer 2026 · 10 Sep 2026
- Which of the following is correct regarding Gitam? I. It is the simplest type of composition. II. It is very simple in construction, with an easy…SSC MTS 2026 · 06 Feb 2026
- Originating from Punjab and often sung by camel riders, which vocal form is known for its fast, intricate taans and rapid changes in melodic…SSC Stenographer 2026 · 11 Sep 2026