Bhajans

Q. What is the distinct feature of Chakri Bhajans?

1. These Bhajans involve instruments like Taal and Pakhawaj.
2. These Bhajans involve actors and dialouge delivery of the songs.
3. These Bhajans involve devotees singing following a circular path.
4. These Bhajans make use of a special instument known as the Kanjiri.

Q. The Bhajan was introduced by Tukadoji Maharaj.

1. Chakri
2. Kanjiri
3. Songi

Q. _______ bhajans involve actors or singers who pose as devotees and deliver dialogues in the form of a song.

1. Chakri
2. Krishna
3. Kanjiri
4. Songi

Q. Which of the following statements about bhajans is incorrect?

1. Bhajans are of two types: Varkari Bhajan an Naradiya Bhajan
2. Kanjiri Bhajan was introduced by Tukadoji Maharaj.
3. Bhajans see a free flow or lyrics and melody.
4. Bhajans follow a call and response form or reciting.

Q. _______ Bhajans involve the movement of the devotees in a circular fashion.

1. Chakri
2. Kanjiri
3. Songi
4. Krishna

Q. Pair the plays with their respective writers.

1. Mooknayak
2. KP Khadilkar
3. GB Deval
4. S Manapaman
5. Shripad Krishna
6. Ram Ganesh
7. Sharada
8. Ekach Pyala

Q. Consider the following individuals and find the odd one out.

1. Thyagaraj
2. Tulsidas
3. Surdas
4. Kabir

Q. Ayush attended an event where bhajans were being sung. On the one side, he observed individuals moving in a circular fashion, as they sang their bhajans. On the other side of the room, he watched along as individuals delivered what came across as bits of dialogue in the form of a song. He could not spot a kanjiri being played by anyone involved.

Which of the following were the types of bhajans being performed?

1. Chakri bhajan
2. Songi bhajan
3. Kanjiri bhajan
4. Tulsi bhajan

Q. Which of the following are not a type of Bhajan?

1. Naradiya
2. Varkari
3. Songi
4. Chakri