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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsAncient India had a rich tradition of music. Which of these treatises were written to expound the various styles and aspects of music?
1. Natya Shashtra
2. Brihat Samhita
3. Brihaddesi
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
1 and 3 are correct.
Brihat Samhita, is a treatise on astrology. The history of the system of music that prevailed in India from ancient times, goes back to the Vedas. The earliest treatise we have on music is the Natya Sastra of Bharata.
Other treatises on music after Bharata, such as the Brihaddesi of Matanga, Sangeeta Ratnakara of Sharangadeva, Sangeet Sudhakara of Haripala, Swaramelakalanidhi of Ramamatya, etc., provide us information about the different aspects of music and its development during the different periods.Incorrect
1 and 3 are correct.
Brihat Samhita, is a treatise on astrology. The history of the system of music that prevailed in India from ancient times, goes back to the Vedas. The earliest treatise we have on music is the Natya Sastra of Bharata.
Other treatises on music after Bharata, such as the Brihaddesi of Matanga, Sangeeta Ratnakara of Sharangadeva, Sangeet Sudhakara of Haripala, Swaramelakalanidhi of Ramamatya, etc., provide us information about the different aspects of music and its development during the different periods. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. There were no evidence of musical instruments found at the sites of Indus valley civilization.
2. Jaimini Brahmana speaks collectively of dance and music
3. In Hindustani music, Dhrupad is the pure music without distraction of words.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
2 and 3 are correct.
Musical instruments like seven-holed flute and Ravanahatha, have been recovered from the sites of Indus Valley Civilization.
The Jaimini Brahmana speaks collectively of dance and music.
Dhrupad is pure music without distraction of words.Incorrect
2 and 3 are correct.
Musical instruments like seven-holed flute and Ravanahatha, have been recovered from the sites of Indus Valley Civilization.
The Jaimini Brahmana speaks collectively of dance and music.
Dhrupad is pure music without distraction of words. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statement about Saptak is correct?
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The seven swaras together are called Saptak or Sargam.
The emotions which are evoked through the singing and playing of instruments are called Rasas.
The rhythmic grouping of beats are called Tala.
A system of classification of the ragas in different groups are called Thaat.Incorrect
The seven swaras together are called Saptak or Sargam.
The emotions which are evoked through the singing and playing of instruments are called Rasas.
The rhythmic grouping of beats are called Tala.
A system of classification of the ragas in different groups are called Thaat. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following:
1. Temple at Deogarh near Jhansi
2. Giant copper statue of Buddha originally found at Sultanganj
3. Delhi Iron pillar
4. Bagh caves paintings
The above statements belong to which of the following dynasties of India?Correct
Option b is correct.
The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries.
The paintings of the Gupta period are seen at Bagh caves near Gwalior.
Moreover, the mural paintings of Ajantha mostly illustrate the life of the Buddha as depicted in the Jataka stories.
There was little influence of Gandhara style on Gupta art. But the beautiful statue of standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style. The Buddha statue unearthed at Saranath was unique piece of Gupta art.Incorrect
Option b is correct.
The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries.
The paintings of the Gupta period are seen at Bagh caves near Gwalior.
Moreover, the mural paintings of Ajantha mostly illustrate the life of the Buddha as depicted in the Jataka stories.
There was little influence of Gandhara style on Gupta art. But the beautiful statue of standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style. The Buddha statue unearthed at Saranath was unique piece of Gupta art. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
1. Udayagiri caves are famous for the Hathigumpha inscription which is carved out in Devanagari script.
2. Stupas became larger and more decorative in the post- Mauryan period.
3. The Gandhara School of Art had the influence of Greek and Roman traditions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
2 and 3 are correct.
Udayagiri caves are famous for the Hathigumpha inscription which is carved out in Brahmi script. Stupas became larger and more decorative in the post- Mauryan period. Stone was increasingly used in place of wood and brick.
The Gandhara School of Art developed in the western frontiers of Punjab, near modern day Peshawar and Afghanistan. The Greek invaders brought with them the traditions of the Greek and Roman sculptors, which influenced the local traditions of the region.
Thus, Gandhara School also came to be known as Greco-Indian School of Art.Incorrect
2 and 3 are correct.
Udayagiri caves are famous for the Hathigumpha inscription which is carved out in Brahmi script. Stupas became larger and more decorative in the post- Mauryan period. Stone was increasingly used in place of wood and brick.
The Gandhara School of Art developed in the western frontiers of Punjab, near modern day Peshawar and Afghanistan. The Greek invaders brought with them the traditions of the Greek and Roman sculptors, which influenced the local traditions of the region.
Thus, Gandhara School also came to be known as Greco-Indian School of Art.
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