Supporting Artist in Vocal for Dance (Kerala Natanam) (CAT.NO. 056/2019)

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Question Paper Code: 5/2021/OL
Category Code: 056/2019
Exam: Supporting Artist in Vocal for Dance (Kerala Natanam)
Date of Test 09-03-2021
Department Collegiate Education Music Colleges
Alphacode A
Question1:-Which is the earliest known Lakshanagrantha Indian Music ?
A:-Chathurdandi Prakashika
B:-Sangeetha Sastra Praveshika
C:-Natyasastra
D:-Sangeetha Kalpadrumam
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question2:-Which of the following is a Sampoorna-Audawa Ragam ?
A:-Garudadwani
B:-Nattakurinji
C:-Desakshi
D:-Poornachandrika
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-Who is known as the “Architect of Padams” ?
A:-Swathi Thirunal
B:-Kshetranjar
C:-Purandaradasar
D:-Jayadevar
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-In Sargam notation, a single horizontal line above the Swara indicates
A:-Tharasthayi
B:-Tala Avartha
C:-First degree of speed
D:-Madhyamakaala
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question5:-Example for a Thri-Anyaswara Bhashanga Raga
A:-Anandabhairavi
B:-Saranga
C:-Kamboji
D:-Atana
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question6:-The term ‘Ettugadai’refers to what ?
A:-Eight Kalai
B:-Charana of Varnam
C:-Cholkettu swaram in a Daruvarnam
D:-Anubandham
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question7:-Identify the janya raga of Mayamalavagowla from the following.
A:-Kannadagowla
B:-Reethigowla
C:-Kedaragowla
D:-Gowla
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question8:-The leading Musician in Kathakali performance is known as
A:-Oduvar
B:-Nattuvanar
C:-Ponnani
D:-Bhagavathar
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question9:-Who among the following is a Swanaama Mudrakara ?
A:-Muthuswami Dikshitar
B:-Pattanam Subramanya Iyyer
C:-Swathi Thirunal
D:-Tyagaraja
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question10:-Venkatesa Pancharatna is composed by
A:-Vina Kuppayyar
B:-Tyagaraja
C:-Uthukkadu Venkada Subbayyer
D:-Dharmapuri Subbarayer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question11:-How many songs are there in Gitagovindam ?
A:-8
B:-24
C:-12
D:-18
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question12:-The Hindustani equivalent of Kharaharapriya is Music
A:-Kamaj
B:-Bilaval
C:-Kaafi
D:-Yaman
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-The Gamaka obtained when we sing the swaras in triplets ?
A:-Tribhinnam
B:-Sphuritham
C:-Moorchanai
D:-Tripuscha
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question14:-Who introduced the Swara Sahithya in Kritis ?
A:-Purandara Dasa
B:-Tyagaraja
C:-Subharaya Sastry
D:-Shyamasastry
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question15:-Which of the following is a Dhaivathanthya Raga ?
A:-Naadanamakriya
B:-Navaroj
C:-Kurinji
D:-Punnagavarali
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-The Anyaswara in Kamboji Raga is
A:-Kaishiki Nishada
B:-Kakali Nishada
C:-Chathusruthi Dhaivatha
D:-Sudha Rishabha
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question17:-Which of the following statement is/are correct about the musical form Geetham ?
(i) There will not be any sangathis in Geetham.
(ii) There will be no divisions of Pallavi, Anupallavi and Charanam.
(iii) Geethams are taught after Alankaras.
A:-Only (i) and (ii)
B:-Only (i) and (iii)
C:-Only (ii) and (iii)
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question18:-The Rishabha Murchanai of Sankarabharanam is
A:-Kharaharapriya
B:-Thodi
C:-Kalyani
D:-Natabhairavi
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question19:-The Akshara Kala of Chathurasra Jathi Triputa Thaalam is
A:-4
B:-8
C:-16
D:-1
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question20:-The ending note in a musical phrase is known as
A:-Amsa Swara
B:-Vaadi Swara
C:-Nyasa Swara
D:-Graha Swara
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question21:-The first Carnatic Musician who received the Bharataratna ?
A:-T. M. Kirshna
B:-Dr. M. Balamurali Krishana
C:-T. V. Gopalakrishanan
D:-M. S. Subbulakshmi
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question22:-Which Musical text is known as Saptadhyayi ?
A:-Sangitha Ratnakaram
B:-Chathurdandi Prakashika
C:-Svaramela Kalanidhi
D:-Sangeetha Sudha
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question23:-Sreenivasa Rao is associated with which musical instrument ?
A:-Mandolin
B:-Gottuvadyam
C:-Mridangam
D:-Violin
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question24:-The last raga in the 72 Melakartha Scheme
A:-Kanakangi
B:-Chala Nattai
C:-Rasikapriya
D:-Shanmukhapriya
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question25:-Identify a Vivadi Raga from the following.
A:-Hemavathi
B:-Thodi
C:-Natabhairavi
D:-Kanakangi
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question26:-Alarippu is a musical form figures in which dance form ?
A:-Kuchipudi
B:-Mohiniyattam
C:-Keralanadanam
D:-Bharatanatyam
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question27:-Who composed Navarathri Kritis ?
A:-Muthuswami Dikshitar
B:-Shyamasastry
C:-Swathi Thirunal
D:-Irayimman Thampi
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question28:-Find the odd one out from the following.
A:-Arabhi
B:-Mohanam
C:-Varali
D:-Gowla
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question29:-The introductory part of a detailed Raga Alapana is known as
A:-Akshiptika
B:-Sthayi
C:-Makarani
D:-Ragavardhini
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question30:-Which variety of Rishabha is present in the Raga Gowla ?
A:-Eka Sruti Rishabha
B:-Dwi Sruti Rishabha
C:-Thisruti Rishabha
D:-Chathu Sruti Rishabha
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question31:-Who set the Ashtapadi hymns to South Indian ragas and talas ?
A:-Ramudu Bhagavatar
B:-Semmangudi Sreenivasa Iyyer
C:-Ariyakkudi Ramanuja Iyyenkar
D:-Balamurali Krishna
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question32:-The longest tala among 35 talas is
A:-Khanda Jati Ata Talam
B:-Sankeerna Dhruva Talam
C:-Sankeerna Jhamba Talam
D:-Sankeerna Ata Talam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question33:-Which of the following is an Upanga Raga ?
A:-Bhairavi
B:-Bilahari
C:-Abhogi
D:-Kamboji
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-The compositions of Purandaradasa is known as
A:-Bhajans
B:-Namavali
C:-Padams
D:-Devarnamas
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question35:-How many Vivadi Melakarthas are there ?
A:-40
B:-56
C:-72
D:-36
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question36:-Which is the musical form in Hindustani Music similar to the Javali of Carnatic music ?
A:-Thumri
B:-Ghazal
C:-Dhrupad
D:-Tarana
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-The parent raga of Dhanyasi is
A:-Mayamalava Gowla
B:-Kharaharapriya
C:-Thodi
D:-Natabhairavi
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question38:-How many tala stings are there in Veena ?
A:-7
B:-5
C:-4
D:-3
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question39:-The author of Thiruppugazh hymns
A:-Arunagirinathar
B:-Sambandar
C:-Sunadarar
D:-Aandal
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question40:-The employment of two or three languages in the sahityam of a Kriti is known as
A:-Yati
B:-Manipravalam
C:-Yamakam
D:-Anuprasam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question41:-Which of the following statement is/are correct ?
(i) The greater the length of the string, the lower the pitch.
(ii) With the increase in the tension of a string, the pitch increases.
(iii) Thicker strings give notes of lesser pitch.
A:-Only (i) and (ii)
B:-Only (i) and (iii)
C:-Only (ii) and (iii)
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question42:-The author of Chathurdandi Prakashika
A:-Venkitamakhi
B:-Mathanga
C:-Bharata Muni
D:-Sarangadeva
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-Tyagaraja Samadhi is situated at
A:-Thiruvarur
B:-Tiruvaiyar
C:-Tanjavur
D:-Melattor
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-The longest dance drama in Sanskrit language
A:-Gitagovindam
B:-Prahlada Bhakti Vijayam
C:-Krishnalila Tharangini
D:-Ajamilopakhyanam
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-Which of the following is an Ubhayavakra Ragam ?
A:-Saranga
B:-Sriragam
C:-Khamas
D:-Reethigowla
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question46:-How many maatras are there in a tala avartha of one kalai adi tala in Chaturasra Gathi ?
A:-32
B:-16
C:-8
D:-64
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question47:-The Prathimadhyama mela of Mayamalavagowla
A:-Kalyani
B:-Kamavardhini
C:-Simhendramadhyamam
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question48:-Who is the Guru of Muthuswami Dikshitar ?
A:-Sangeetha Swami
B:-Sonthi Venkata Subbayyer
C:-Chidambaranatha Yogi
D:-Pachimiriyam Adiyappa
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question49:-Who is known as ‘Karnataka Sangeetha Pithamaha’ ?
A:-Bharatamuni
B:-Tyagaraja Swami
C:-Shyamasastry
D:-Purandaradasa
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question50:-Which variety of Madhyama is present in Begada Raga ?
A:-Theevra Sudha Madhyamam
B:-Chyutha Panchama Madhyama
C:-Sudha Madhyamam
D:-Prathimadhyama
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question51:-Which of the following is a Sarva Swara Moorchanakaraka Ragam ?
A:-Mayamalavagowla
B:-Mohanam
C:-Rasikapriya
D:-Ranjini
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question52:-Name of the tenth Chakra.
A:-Ritu Chakra
B:-Vasu Chakra
C:-Disi Chakra
D:-Rudra Chakra
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question53:-The Aksharakaalam of Druta Viramam
A:-2
B:-4
C:-1
D:-3
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question54:-The place of the starting of music in the Tala Avartam is known as
A:-Graham
B:-Nyaasam
C:-Sama Yati
D:-Padagarbham
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-The repetition of the second letter in the padams of the sections of a musical composition is
A:-Yamakam
B:-Antya Prasam
C:-Anu Prasam
D:-Dwityakshara Prasam
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question56:-The other name of Taanam is
A:-Druta kalam
B:-Makarani
C:-Ghanam
D:-Vartani
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question57:-The meettu thol of Mriddangam is made of
A:-Sheep skin
B:-Calf skin
C:-Buffalo skin
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question58:-_____________ is the predominant note of a raga.
A:-Vaadi
B:-Samvadi
C:-Vivadi
D:-Anuvadi
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question59:-Who is known as “Dakshina Bhoja” ?
A:-Sarabhoji Maharaja
B:-Swathi Thirunal
C:-Jaya Chamaraja Wadiyar
D:-Tulajaji
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question60:-The 22��
raga in the Asampoorna Mela Paddathi
A:-Rathipathi Priya
B:-Kharaharapriya
C:-Sree Ragam
D:-Kiranavali
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question61:-Which among the following kritis is an example for Chitratara Margam ?
A:-Vatapi Ganapathim (Hamsadwani)
B:-Sri Maha Ganapathi (Gowla)
C:-Manasa Etu (Malayamarutam)
D:-Sarojadalanethri (Sankarabharanam)
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question62:-‘The Indian Song of Songs’ is the English translation of which musical work ?
A:-Thirupugazh
B:-Krishnalila Tharangini
C:-Nottuswaras
D:-Gita Govindam
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question63:-How many Chapters are there in Natyasastram ?
A:-28
B:-7
C:-36
D:-10
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-How many Sthayis are there in Indian Music ?
A:-3
B:-5
C:-6
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question65:-How many Anya Swaras are there in Raga Kaapi ?
A:-3
B:-2
C:-1
D:-No Anya Swaras
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question66:-Who is known as the pioneer Architect of Sangatis ?
A:-Tyagaraja
B:-Purandara Dasa
C:-Muthuswami Dikshitar
D:-Bhadrachalam Ramadas
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question67:-A musical sound which is produced by the conscious effort of human being is
A:-Sphotam
B:-Ahatha Nadam
C:-Anahatha Nadam
D:-Ragam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question68:-The mnemonical name ‘Netra-Sri’ refers to which raga ?
A:-Mayamalava Gowla
B:-Dhenuka
C:-Hanuma Thodi
D:-Kharaharapriya
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question69:-Narada Pancharatnam is composed by
A:-Uthukkadu Venkata Kavi
B:-Swathi Thirunal
C:-Vina Kuppayyer
D:-Tyagaraja
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question70:-Which of the following ragas is not the janya of Sankarabharanam ?
A:-Bilahari
B:-Hamsadwani
C:-Devagandhari
D:-Mohanam
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question71:-Identify Janya Sampoorna Ragam from the following.
A:-Arabhi
B:-Lalitha
C:-Bhairavi
D:-Bilahari
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question72:-How many sympathetic strings are there in Gottuvadyam ?
A:-3
B:-7
C:-5
D:-10
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question73:-Raga Malkauns in Hindustani music is the equivalent of
A:-Hindolam
B:-Mohanam
C:-Hamswadwani
D:-Kalyani
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question74:-Which of the following instrument is not included in the celebrated Vadya Traya of Indian
Music ?
A:-Veena
B:-Venu
C:-Violin
D:-Mridangam
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question75:-The Chapters of which Lakshana Grantha is known as ‘Prakaranas’ ?
A:-Chathurdandi Prakashika
B:-Sangitha Rathnakara
C:-Brihaddessi
D:-Natyasastra
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-Which of the following Group Kritis is not composed by Muthuswami Dikshitar ?
A:-Navagraha Kritis
B:-Navaratnamaalika
C:-Navavarana Kritis
D:-Panchalinga Sthala Kritis
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question77:-Varnams with Cholkettus are known as
A:-Tana Varnam
B:-Prabandhas
C:-Daru Varnam
D:-Pada Varnas
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question78:-Who is known as Geya Nataka Margadarshi ?
A:-Gopalakrishna Bharati
B:-Pachimiriyam Aadiyappa
C:-Narayana Theerthar
D:-Thyagaraja
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question79:-Which of the following musical form is known as ‘Swara Pallavi’ ?
A:-Swarajathi
B:-Jathiswaram
C:-Geetham
D:-Alankaras
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question80:-Identify the ragam which uses Chyutha Shadja Nishadam.
A:-Bhairavi
B:-Nilambari
C:-Dhanyasi
D:-Poornashadjam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question81:-Who composed the Swarajathi ‘Rave Himagiri’ in the raga Thodi ?
A:-Shyamasastry
B:-Purandara Dasar
C:-Swathi Thirunal
D:-Kanaka Dasa
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question82:-How many Swarasthanas are there in Indian Music ?
A:-7
B:-12
C:-16
D:-22
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question83:-The Anya swara figures in the raga Bilahari
A:-Kakali Nishadam
B:-Chathu Sruti Dhaivatham
C:-Kaishiki Nishadam
D:-Sudha Dhaivatam
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question84:-Which of the following Pancharatna Kriti is in Sanskrit language ?
A:-Sadhimchane
B:-Kana Kana Ruchi
C:-Entharo Mahanubhavu
D:-Jagadananthakaraka
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question85:-The North Indian name of Kathakaalakshepam
A:-Keerthan
B:-Harikatha
C:-Khyaal
D:-Tumri
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question86:-The ancient name of Gamaka
A:-Grama
B:-Alankara
C:-Moorchana
D:-Jaathi
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question87:-The repetitions of a part of Sahityam either to bring out the meaning of the Sahityam more effectively or to bring out the various aspects of ragam is known as
A:-Prasam
B:-Gamakam
C:-Sangathi
D:-Svarasahithyam
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question88:-The dividing point in a Pallavi is known as
A:-Visranthi
B:-Prathamangam
C:-Dvitiyangam
D:-Padagarbham
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question89:-Which musical instrument is known as Nayanam ?
A:-Flute
B:-Veena
C:-Magudi
D:-Nagaswaram
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question90:-Tivra Prathimadhyamam is used in which of the following raga ?
A:-Varali
B:-Kalyani
C:-Begada
D:-Saveri
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question91:-How many basic talas are there in Carnatic Music ?
A:-35
B:-7
C:-175
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question92:-The tala with 14 askashara
A:-Misra Ata
B:-Sankeerna Jhamba
C:-Chathurasra Dhruvam
D:-Misra Ekam
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question93:-Chowdiah Memorial Hall is situated at
A:-Bangalore
B:-Mysore
C:-Chennai
D:-Hubli
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question94:-In sargam notation, thara sthayi is denoted by
A:-Putting one dot above the swara
B:-Putting one dot below the swara
C:-Putting two dots above the swara
D:-Putting two dots below the swara
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question95:-Great Vocalist Bidaram Krishnappa adorned the court of
A:-Mysore
B:-Travancore
C:-Tanjore
D:-Vijayanagara
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question96:-___________ is a combination of Gopucha Yati and Srotovaha Yati.
A:-Damaru Yati
B:-Mridanga Yati
C:-Sama Yati
D:-Vishama Yati
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question97:-Raga Saranga is the derivative of
A:-Chitrambari
B:-Sankarabharanam
C:-Kalyani
D:-Kharaharapriya
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question98:-How many Srutis are there in an octave ?
A:-22
B:-7
C:-16
D:-12
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question99:-Who among the following is a great composer of Geethams ?
A:-Tyagaraja
B:-Subharama Dikshitar
C:-Paidala Gurumurti Sastri
D:-Madurai N. Krishnan
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question100:-Which of the following raga is considered as a mangala raga to conclude a musical concert ?
A:-Hamsadwani
B:-Natta
C:-Varali
D:-Madhyamavathi
Correct Answer:- Option-D