The Sound of Music MCQ Quiz - Multiple Choice Questions & Answers

1. According to Bismillah Khan, what is Hindustan's richest tradition?

1. earning money
2. music
3. spirituality
4. politics

2. Bismillah Khan took part in

1. the World Exposition in Montreal
2. the Cannes Art Festival
3. the Osaka Trade Fair
4. All of these

3. From where did Shahnai get its name?

1. From barber (Nai in Hindi) & King (Shah in Hindi)
2. From a Barber
3. King gave its name
4. None

4. How did Evelyn hear music?

1. through drums
2. through fingers
3. by feeling vibrations through her different parts of body- fingers, hair, feet
4. all

5. How did Evelyn perform at the audition of the Royal Academy of Music?

1. Scored the second-highest
2. Scored the highest
3. Displayed bravery
4. Spoke fluently

6. How long was the course that Evelyn pursued at the Royal Academy of Music?

1. 3 years
2. 4 years
3. 5 years
4. 3.5 years

7. What did Aurangzeb ban in his palace?

1. playing of Pungi
2. playing Sitar
3. playing music
4. none

8. What was the name of Bismillah Khan's father?

1. Rasool Brix Khan
2. Paigambar Bux
3. All Bux
4. liazrat Rasool Kaar

9. When and where is shehnai played?

1. in temples
2. in weddings
3. on auspicious occasions
4. all the options are right

10. When did Bismillah get his first big break as a Shehnai performer?

1. in 1983, when All India Radio came into existence
2. 1945
3. 1987
4. 1989