Here are some multiple-choice questions (MCQs) along with their answers on Bansuri Swaraj:
1. What is Bansuri Swaraj?
a) A famous Indian classical musician
b) A type of Indian classical music instrument
c) A traditional dance form
d) A historical landmark in India
Answer: b) A type of Indian classical music instrument
2. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Bansuri Swaraj?
a) String instrument
b) Percussion instrument
c) Wind instrument
d) Brass instrument
Answer: c) Wind instrument
3. Bansuri Swaraj is primarily associated with which genre of Indian music?
a) Carnatic music
b) Hindustani classical music
c) Bollywood music
d) Folk music
Answer: b) Hindustani classical music
4. Who is considered one of the maestros of Bansuri Swaraj?
a) Zakir Hussain
b) Hariprasad Chaurasia
c) Ravi Shankar
d) L. Subramaniam
Answer: b) Hariprasad Chaurasia
5. How is Bansuri Swaraj played?
a) Plucking the strings
b) Hitting the drum surface
c) Blowing air through the bamboo tube
d) Pressing keys or valves
Answer: c) Blowing air through the bamboo tube
6. Which material is traditionally used to make Bansuri Swaraj?
a) Metal
b) Plastic
c) Bamboo
d) Wood
Answer: c) Bamboo
7. Bansuri Swaraj typically has how many finger holes?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
Answer: b) 6
8. What is the approximate length of a standard Bansuri Swaraj?
a) 12 inches
b) 24 inches
c) 36 inches
d) 48 inches
Answer: b) 24 inches
9. In which region of India did Bansuri Swaraj originate?
a) South India
b) North India
c) East India
d) West India
Answer: b) North India
10. Bansuri Swaraj is often used to accompany which form of Indian classical music?
a) Dhrupad
b) Khayal
c) Thumri
d) Ghazal
Answer: b) Khayal
11. Which renowned Hindustani classical musician popularized the Bansuri Swaraj in the 20th century?
a) Pandit Ravi Shankar
b) Ustad Zakir Hussain
c) Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia
d) Ustad Ali Akbar Khan
Answer: c) Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia
12. What is the traditional playing technique employed in Bansuri Swaraj called?
a) Meend
b) Gamak
c) Jhala
d) Aaroh-Avroh
Answer: b) Gamak
13. In Indian classical music, Bansuri Swaraj is often associated with which ragas?
a) Raga Yaman and Raga Bhairavi
b) Raga Bhimpalasi and Raga Durga
c) Raga Todi and Raga Bihag
d) Raga Malkauns and Raga Darbari
Answer: a) Raga Yaman and Raga Bhairavi
14. What is the name of the lower octave note (swar) in Bansuri Swaraj, typically produced by closing all finger holes?
a) Madhya Saptak
b) Tar Saptak
c) Shadja
d) Pancham
Answer: b) Tar Saptak
15. Which famous Indian saint and musician is often associated with the lore of Bansuri Swaraj, particularly in connection with Lord Krishna?
a) Swami Vivekananda
b) Swami Sivananda
c) Swami Haridas
d) Swami Ramdas
Answer: c) Swami Haridas
16. Which part of the bamboo plant is used to make Bansuri Swaraj?
a) Leaves
b) Roots
c) Stem
d) Flowers
Answer: c) Stem
17. Bansuri Swaraj is often tuned to which traditional Indian scale?
a) Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa
b) Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa (in reverse)
c) Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni Sa
d) Sa Pa Ga Ma Dha Ni Sa
Answer: a) Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa
18. Which term describes the technique of using the Bansuri Swaraj to produce rapid, fluttering sounds?
a) Murki
b) Krintan
c) Khatka
d) Tappa
Answer: a) Murki
19. In which state of India is the town of Vrindavan, famous for its association with Bansuri Swaraj and Lord Krishna, located?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Rajasthan
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh
20. Bansuri Swaraj is often played in which type of musical ensemble in Indian classical music?
a) Jugalbandi (duet)
b) Gharana (family lineage)
c) Sangeet Sabha (music conference)
d) Akhada (musical competition)
Answer: a) Jugalbandi (duet)