Cultural Activities (Part-IV)

11. The musical instrument 'Kartal' from the state of Rajasthan comes under the category of ________. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 06.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) chordophones
(b) membranophones
(c) idiophones
(d) electrophones

Correct Answer: (c) idiophones

Solution:The musical instrument 'Kartal' from the state of Rajasthan comes under the category of idiophones.

12. 'Chinkara' is a ________ musical instrument popular in the state of Madhya Pradesh. [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 24.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) stringed
(b) wind
(c) membrane
(d) plate

Correct Answer: (a) stringed

Solution:'Chinkara' is a stringed musical instrument popular in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

13. The Kamaicha is a bowed lute played by the Manganiars of : [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 18.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) West Goa
(b) West Rajasthan
(c) West Kerala
(d) West Bihar

Correct Answer: (b) West Rajasthan

Solution:The Kamaicha is a bowed lute played by the Manganiars of West Rajasthan. The instrument is one piece of wood, the spherical bowl extending into a neck and fingerboard; the resonator is covered with leather and the upper portion with wood.

14. In which state is Ponu Yoksi, a sword-like instrument, used during ceremonial dances performed by priests? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 16.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: (d) Arunachal Pradesh

Solution:In Arunachal Pradesh, a sword-like instrument called the Pony Yoksi is used during ritual dances performed by priests.

15. The wood of which of the following trees is used to make the large plucked string instrument used in Carnatic classical music known as Bobbili Veena /Saraswathi Veena? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 9.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Jackfruit wood
(b) Sandal wood
(c) Walnut wood
(d) Teak wood

Correct Answer: (a) Jackfruit wood

Solution:The wood of the jackfruit wood is used to make a large plucked string instrument used in Carnatic classical music, known as the Bobbili Veena/Saraswati Veena.

16. Marfati' songs are traditional folk songs of ______. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 11.06.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) Afghanistan
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Pakistan
(d) Nepal

Correct Answer: (b) Bangladesh

Solution:Marfati' songs are traditional folk songs of Bangladesh.

17. Which of the following is NOT a vocal form of Hindustani classical music? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-1) 6.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) Dhamar
(b) Pakhawaj
(c) Drupad
(d) Tarana

Correct Answer: (b) Pakhawaj

Solution:Pakhawaj is not a vocal form of Hindustani classical music. The other three are vocal forms of Hindustani classical music.

18. Poush Mela displays local artisans displaying folk dances, music, food and culture of ________. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 6.06.2019 (Shift-II]

(a) Rajasthan
(b) Uttarakhand
(c) Gujarat
(d) West Bengal

Correct Answer: (d) West Bengal

Solution:Poush Mela displays local artisans displaying folk dances, music, food and culture of West Bengal.

19. _________ is the traditional musical instrument of the Limboo community of Sikkim. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 4.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Jeurum Silly
(b) Naumati
(c) Chutkay
(d) Chyap-Brung

Correct Answer: (d) Chyap-Brung

Solution:Chyap-Brung is the traditional musical instrument of the Limboo community of Sikkim.

20. Which of the following music is not related to Uttar Pradesh? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 20.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Tappa
(b) Birha
(c) Kajri
(d) Rasiya

Correct Answer: (a) Tappa

Solution:Tappa is a distinctive style of Hindustani music. These songs are often in the Punjabi language. The credit for establishing it as court singing in the Mughal period goes to Shourie Mian. The other three songs belong to Uttar Pradesh.