The sound of Music (part 2)

Bismillah Khan was called

• Khansaab

• Bismillahsaab

• Bismillahsaab

• Ustadsaab

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Tahar Mosiquee Ustaad Bismillah Khan auditorium is situated in :

• Montreal

• Osaka

• Teheran

• Behrin

Which of the following is Bismillah Khan’s composition?

• Mere khuda mujhko na bhoolana

• Dil ka khilona hai toot gaya

• Main Tere dar to aaya Noon

• Ye Dil ka taranaa hai

On August 15, 1947, which Raag was played by Bismillah Khan from the Red Fort?

Who was Ali Bux?

• Bismillah’s maternal uncle

• Bismillah’s father

• Bismillah’s grandfather

• Bismillah’s friend

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What was Bismillah Khan’s grandfather?

• a soldier

• the shehnai Nawaz of the Bhojpur King’s court

• an actor

• a courtier

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What credit is given to Ustad Bismillah Khan regarding shehnai?

• inventing shehnai

• inventing pungi

• bring shehnai onto the classical stage

• None of these

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Where did Bismillah Khan regularly go to sing Bhojpuri thaltat ?

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What was the source of inspiration for Bismillah?

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Shehnai is a refined version of which instrument?