University : Indira Gandhi National Open University
Exam : M.P.A (Master of Public Administration) Hindustani Vocal Music Entrance Test
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M.P.A. Hindustani Vocal Music Question Paper :
Entrance Test for MPA-HVM 2011
Roll No. of Student
Time : 90 Minutes
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General Instructions :
1. Multiple choise questions have four probable answers. For each question you have to write only one answer which is most suitable or right answer according to you.
2. There is no negative marking for multi-optional questions.
3. Please use black/blue ball pen to write.
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8. Please write your Enrolment Number and Programme Code of the Entrance Test in the Answer Book.
SECTION – A :
1. Here are given four alternatives. Choose the best option from the following. All questions are compulsory.
(a) How many shrutis do we have ?
(i) 20
(ii) 22
(iii) 21
(iv) 24
(b) How many ragas can be originated from a That ?
(i) 454
(ii) 464
(iii) 474
(iv) 484
(c) Which of the following vedas is related to music ?
(i) Samveda
(ii) Yajurveda
(iii) Atharvaveda
(iv) Rigveda
(d) Which taal is played while singing Thumri ?
(i) Tilwada
(ii) Jhaptala
(iii) Deepchandi
(iv) Dhamar
(e) Which sign indicates khali in the notation system of Vishnu Digambar Paluskar ?
(i) 0
(ii) +
(iii) 1
(iv) *
(f) How many matras are there is Rupak tala ?
(i) 7
(ii) 6
(iii) 8
(iv) 9
(g)How many thatas are there in Hindustani music ?
(i) 12
(ii) 1 4
(iii) 10
(iv) 8
(h) Which of the following describes about format of a raga ?
(i) bandish
(ii) sargamgeet
(iii) khval
(iv) lakshangeet
(i) Which of the following is teevra swara ?
(i) rishabh
(ii) gandhar
(iii) madhyam
(iv) dhaiwat
(j) What is music ?
(i) art
(ii) fine art
(iii) craft
(iv) science
(k) Which music system prevails in North India ?
(i) Hindustani Music
(ii) Classical Music
(iii) Karnatak Music
(iv) Semi-Classical Music
(1) Who is author of ‘Brihaddeshi’ ?
(i) Bharat
(ii) Ma tang
(iii) Ahobal
(iv) Lochan
(m) Sadarang -Adarang belong to which period ?
(i) Vedic period
(ii) Old period
(iii) Mughal period
(iv) Modern Period
(n) Which of the following treatise is written by Sharangdev ?
(i) Natyashastra
(ii) Sangeet Parijat
(iii) Raag Tarangini
(iv) Sangeet Ratnakar
(o) ‘Lasya’ is associated with :
(i) acting
(ii) dance
(iii) music
(iv) poetry
(p) The minimum number of anuvadi swaras in a raga :
(i) 5
(ii) 4
(iii) 2
(iv) 3
(q) Pt. Hari prasad Churasia is known for :
(i) singing
(ii) sitar
(iii) sarod
(iv) flute
(s) How many rasas do we have according to Bharata ?
(i) 7
(ii) 8
(iii) 9
(iv) 10
(t) In which singing style meend and gamak are prominent ?
(i) Khyal
(ii) Dhrupad
(iii) Thumri
(iv) tappa
2. Answer in one word. All questions are compulsory.
(a) What do you call the sound that is useful in music ?
(b) Who is the promoter of ‘That-Raag Paddhati ?
(c) Which is the most powerful swara in a raga ?
(d) Who has written ‘Vande Matram’ ?
(e) How many matras are there in Teentala ?
(f) What do we call a proficient Dhrupad singer ?
(g) Indicate the sign of ‘meend’ in the notation system of Bhatkhande.
(h) Which scholar firstly described the word ‘raga’ ?
(i) Pt. Bhimsen Joshi is known for which art ?
(j) Audav-jati ragas indicate how many swaras for a raga ?