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Exploring Kannada History and Music

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is known as the father of Kannada literature?

a)

Adikavi Pampa

b)

Kuvempu

c)

B.M. Srikantaiah

d)

R. K. Narayan

2.

What is the traditional music form of Karnataka called?

a)

Hindustani music

b)

Carnatic music

c)

Western classical music

d)

Folk music

3.

Which famous Kannada poet wrote 'Karnataka Janagalu'?

a)

B. M. Srikantaiah

b)

Kuvempu

c)

D. R. Bendre

d)

G. S. Shivarudrappa

4.

Name the popular folk dance associated with Karnataka.

a)

Yakshagana

b)

Bhangra

c)

Garba

d)

Kathak

5.

Who composed the famous Kannada song 'Naada Geethe'?

a)

Arjun Janya

b)

Shankar Mahadevan

c)

Vasuki

d)

Hamsalekha

6.

What is the significance of the 'Hampi Utsav' in Karnataka?

a)

It focuses on the history of ancient temples in Karnataka.

b)

It celebrates the agricultural practices of Karnataka.

c)

It highlights the modern art scene in Karnataka.

d)

The significance of 'Hampi Utsav' lies in its role in promoting Karnataka's cultural heritage and tourism.

7.

Which instrument is commonly used in Carnatic music?

a)

Sitar

b)

Tabla

c)

Harmonium

d)

Veena

8.

Who was the first Kannada film to win a National Award?

a)

Shankar Guru

b)

Sankalpa

c)

Bhakta Prahlada

d)

Karnataka

9.

What is the main theme of the 'Vachana' literature in Kannada?

a)

Historical narratives

b)

Romantic poetry

c)

Philosophical discourse

d)

Devotion and social reform

10.

Which historical figure is celebrated for unifying Karnataka?

a)

N. S. Narasimha

b)

K. Hanumantha Rao

c)

M. S. Keshava

d)

R. S. Sheshadri