Bansuri Swaraj Question And Answers

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)