UPSC History Arts and Cultural Movements Question Bank Art and Culture

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    Consider the following statements about Indian music:
    1. Carnatic music was highly influenced by Persian and Sufism traditions.
    2. Classical genres of Carnatic music are dhrupad, dhamar, khyal, tarana and sadra.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A)  1 only             

    B)  2 only

    C)  1 and 2 only                

    D)  Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    In contrast to Carnatic music, Hindustani music was not only influenced by ancient Hindustani musical traditions, historical ! vedic philosophy and native Indian sounds but also enriched | by the Persian performance practices of the Mughals. Dhrupad, dhamar, khyal, tarana and sadra are calssical genres of Hindustani music.


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