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1. Which Indian classical music form originated in North India around the 13th and 14th centuries? Ans: Hindustani classical music
2. What are the basic seven notes in Hindustani classical music called? Ans: Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni
3. Which vocal form of Hindustani classical music is based on poetic imagination and improvisation? Ans: Khayal
4. Who is considered the founder of the Khayal vocal style in Hindustani classical music? Ans: Amir Khusrau
5. Which Gharana of Hindustani classical music is known for its lucidity and simplicity? Ans: Gwalior Gharana
6. Which Gharana of Hindustani classical music places great importance on developing forcefulness and deepness in the voice? Ans: Agra Gharana
7. Which Gharana of Hindustani classical music derives its name from the birthplace of Abdul Karim Khan? Ans: Kirana Gharana
8. Which Gharana of Hindustani classical music is known for its stress on clarity of swara and stepwise progression? Ans: Rampur Sahaswan Gharana
9. Which Gharana of Hindustani classical music is regarded as an offshoot of the Delhi Gharana and focuses on rhythm play? Ans: Patiala Gharana
10. Who is known as the father of Hindustani classical music? Ans: Mian Tansen
11. Which Hindustani classical music style is the oldest and traditionally performed by male singers? Ans: Dhrupad
12. Which Hindustani classical music style is developed from the folk songs of camel riders of Punjab? Ans: Tappa
13. Which Hindustani classical music style is an informal vocal form and originated in the court of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah? Ans: Thumri
14. Which Hindustani classical music style is a poetic form consisting of rhyming couplets on love and devotion? Ans: Ghazal
15. Which Hindustani classical music style is a medium to fast-paced song usually performed towards the end of the concert? Ans: Tarana
16. Who composed the two savaiyyas in Punjabi, which are not a part of the Adi Granth? Ans: Guru Gobind Singh
17. Which Indian classical music form is primarily vocal-centric? Ans: Hindustani classical music
18. Who was the founder of the Kirana Gharana of Hindustani classical music? Ans: Abdul Karim Khan
19. Which Hindustani classical music style gives equal importance to developing the mood of the raga through the notes forming it? Ans: Mewati Gharana
20. Which Hindustani classical music style is based on the pattern of ascent and descent of notes? Ans: Raga
21. Which Hindustani classical music style is the most ancient and traditionally associated with temples? Ans: Dhrupad
22. Which Hindustani classical music style is associated with the court of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah? Ans: Thumri
23. Which Hindustani classical music style is known for its use of rhythmic syllables? Ans: Tarana
24. Which Hindustani classical music style is known for its use of Bols and rhythm play? Ans: Patiala Gharana
25. Who was the first poet in Punjabi and composed many songs as a Sufi saint? Ans: Guru Nanak
26. Which Indian classical music style is traditionally performed by female singers and developed from medieval Persian music? Ans: Khayal
27. Who is known as the father of Hindustani classical music and sang in the Dhrupad style? Ans: Tansen
28. Which Hindustani classical music style is based on poetic imagination and improvisation, adopted from medieval Persian music? Ans: Khayal
29. Who composed the two savaiyyas in Punjabi, which are not part of the Adi Granth? Ans: Guru Gobind Singh
30. Which Indian classical music form is primarily vocal-centric? Ans: Hindustani classical music
31. Who is considered the father of Indian classical dances? Ans: Bharat Muni
32. Which classical dance form is associated with Tamil Nadu? Ans: Bharatnatyam
33. Which classical dance form is known for its Kathakali? Ans: Kerala
34. Which classical dance form is characterized by tribhanga posture? Ans: Odissi
35. Which dance form evolved out of the Devadasi system? Ans: Bharatnatyam
36. Which classical dance form originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu? Ans: Bharatnatyam
37. Which dance form is known for its emphasis on storytelling? Ans: Kathak
38. Which classical dance form involves the use of elaborate makeup and costumes? Ans: Kathakali
39. Which dance form is traditionally performed by bhokos in Assamese monasteries? Ans: Sattriya
40. Which classical dance form exhibits scenes from Hindu epics and mythological tales? Ans: Kuchipudi
41. Which dance form is known for its graceful and sensuous style from Odisha? Ans: Odissi
42. Which classical dance form is performed to Borgeet music? Ans: Sattriya
43. Which dance form is characterized by its rhythmic and unbroken flow of movements? Ans: Mohiniattam
44. Which classical dance form is associated with Manipur? Ans: Manipuri
45. Which dance form is known for its use of colourful decoration and lightness of foot? Ans: Manipuri
46. Which classical dance form has influences of both Bharatanatyam and Kathakali? Ans: Mohiniattam
47. Which dance form uses the Khol drum and Talas cymbals in its performance? Ans: Sattriya
48. Which classical dance form is known for its vigour and grace? Ans: Mohiniattam
49. Which dance form has two famous styles named Pandanallur and Tanjore? Ans: Bharatnatyam
50. Which classical dance form is closely related to the Mughal court etiquettes? Ans: Kathak
51. Which dance form depicts stories of Rajput kings and gods? Ans: Kathak
52. Which classical dance form is associated with Jaipur and Lucknow schools? Ans: Kathak
53. Which dance form involves elaborate facial makeup and costume? Ans: Kathakali
54. Which classical dance form uses rhythmic footwork and intricate hand gestures? Ans: Kuchipudi
55. Which dance form is known for its emphasis on facial expressions and eye movements? Ans: Kathakali
56. Which classical dance form is performed solo by female dancers? Ans: Mohiniattam
57. Which dance form is performed using a combination of the temple and Islamic architectural styles? Ans: Deccan Style
58. Which architectural style is known for its bulbous domes and military influences? Ans: Deccan Style
59. Which architectural style combines elements from both Hindu and Islamic architectural traditions? Ans: Indo-Islamic architecture
60. Which style of architecture developed independently in the Deccan region? Ans: Deccan Style
61. Which architectural style is known for its forts and palaces in Rajasthan? Ans: Rajput Architecture
62. Which civilisation is credited with the invention of the potters wheel and Cuneiform writing? Ans: Mesopotamian Civilisation
63. Which Chinese dynasty is known for the construction of the Great Wall? Ans: Shang Dynasty
64. Who deciphered the Cuneiform script of the Mesopotamians? Ans: Henry Rawlinson
65. Which empire introduced the use of gold and silver coins? Ans: Achaemenid Empire
66. Which Greek ruler is known for his conquests and the spread of Greek culture? Ans: Alexander
67. Which Roman leader was famously involved with Cleopatra of Egypt? Ans: Julius Caesar
68. Who authored the famous epics Iliad and Odyssey? Ans: Homer
69. Which movement started in Germany against the Roman Catholic Church? Ans: Reformation
70. Which revolution ended the rule of the Stuart monarchy in England? Ans: Glorious Revolution
71. Which invention marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution? Ans: Spinning Jenny
72. Who was the first President of the United States of America? Ans: George Washington
73. What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789? Ans: Fall of Bastille
74. Who was the architect of German unification in the 19th century? Ans: Bismarck
75. Which war resulted in Japan surrendering its control over Korea and Manchuria to Russia? Ans: Russo-Japanese War
76. Which treaty marked the end of the First World War? Ans: Treaty of Versailles
77. What was the immediate cause of the Sino-Japanese Wars? Ans: Control of Korea
78. Which war led to the independence of 13 English colonies in North America? Ans: American Revolution
79. Who authored the famous document, the Declaration of Independence? Ans: Thomas Jefferson
80. Which war led to the unification of Italy? Ans: Italian Unification Wars
81. Which revolution led to the establishment of the supremacy of Parliament in England? Ans: Glorious Revolution
82. Which event led to the dispersal of scholars and contributed to the Renaissance? Ans: Fall of Constantinople
83. Who was the famous Renaissance painter known for "The Last Supper" and "Mona Lisa"? Ans: Leonardo da Vinci
84. Which war began with the invasion of South Vietnam by North Vietnamese forces? Ans: Vietnam War
85. Who was the architect of German unification in the 19th century? Ans: Bismarck
86. Which war marked the beginning of British control over the Falkland Islands? Ans: Falkland War
87. Which military action aimed to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait in 1991? Ans: Gulf War
88. Which war was sparked by the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center? Ans: US-Afghan War
89. Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789? Ans: Fall of Bastille
90. Who was the architect of German unification in the 19th century? Ans: Bismarck
91. Which war marked the beginning of British control over the Falkland Islands? Ans: Falkland War