Uttar Pradesh - Study Mode

[#716] Consider the following statements. 1. Wheat production is everywhere in Uttar Pradesh except Northern hilly and Southern plateau region. 2. Mirzapur is the highest producer of wheat in the state. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer

(A) Only 1

Explanation

Solution: Wheat production is everywhere in Uttar Pradesh except Northern hilly and Southern plateau region.

[#717] Gangubai Hangel belongs to
Correct Answer

(B) Kirana Gharana

Explanation

Solution: Gangubai Hangal, Gangubai also spelled Gangu Bai, originally Gandhari Hangal, (born 13 th March 1913, Dharwad, British India - died 21 st July 2009, Hubli, Karnataka, India), Indian vocalist in the Hindustani (North Indian) classical tradition and doyenne of the Kirana gharana.

[#718] Which Gharana is blend of Khayal Gayaki and Dhrupad?
Correct Answer

(A) Agra Gharana

Explanation

Solution: The gayaki (style of singing) of the Agra Gharana is a blend of khayal gayaki and dhrupad-dhamar. In training, both the khayal and dhrupad components run hand in hand and are not taught in an isolated fashion.

[#719] Which of the following is the famous folk song of Bundelkhand?
Correct Answer

(A) Alha

Explanation

Solution: The correct answer is Alha. Alha is a popular folk song of Bundelkhand. Some other forms of song famous in Bundelkhand include Faag, Lamtera, Dadre and Gari.

[#720] Khurja Gharana belong to which place of Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer

(A) Aligarh