MCQ Chapter 3.2 The Song of Songs Class 8 English Maharashtra Board 1. Why did Sant Haridas initially refuse to sing?He was too tiredHe believed he was past the age of singingHe disliked performing for royaltyHe was angry with TansenQuestion 1 of 202. What did Akbar realize about music after meeting Sant Haridas?Music was a form of entertainmentMusic could connect to GodMusic was exclusive to royaltyMusic needed strict disciplineQuestion 2 of 203. Who listened to Tansen's music daily and admired it?The court musiciansThe Emperor AkbarThe common peopleOther kingsQuestion 3 of 204. How did Akbar express his admiration for Tansen?By rewarding himBy saying he had the most wonderful voice in the worldBy offering him landBy writing poetry about himQuestion 4 of 205. What was Sant Haridas doing when Tansen and Akbar arrived?Practicing musicDoing daily choresTeaching his disciplesMeditatingQuestion 5 of 206. What was the response of Sant Haridas when Akbar wanted to summon him?He refused politelyHe agreed immediatelyHe ignored the invitationHe sent a representativeQuestion 6 of 207. What quality of Akbar’s impressed Tansen?His humilityHis wealthHis powerHis curiosityQuestion 7 of 208. What did Tansen say about his Guru’s music compared to his own?It was more beautiful because it was dedicated to GodIt was less practiced but still divineIt was too complex for others to understandIt was technically inferior but soulfulQuestion 8 of 209. How did Tansen prepare for his Guru’s singing?By practicing extensivelyBy deliberately making mistakesBy composing a new songBy explaining the situation to AkbarQuestion 9 of 2010. What did Akbar do after listening to Sant Haridas?He rewarded himHe respected his choice to remain humbleHe invited him to the royal courtHe asked for more performancesQuestion 10 of 2011. Who compared Tansen’s music to the divine?AkbarSant HaridasTansen himselfA courtierQuestion 11 of 2012. What mistake did Tansen deliberately make?Wrong rhythmWrong noteWrong lyricsMissing beatsQuestion 12 of 2013. What did the music of Sant Haridas remind Akbar of?A flower bloomingThe fragrance of jasmineA roaring lionA peaceful riverQuestion 13 of 2014. What instrument did Sant Haridas use while singing?FluteTanpuraSitarDrumQuestion 14 of 2015. How did Akbar show his respect for Sant Haridas after the performance?By kneeling before himBy staying silent in aweBy giving him a royal robeBy inviting him to the palaceQuestion 15 of 2016. What did Sant Haridas’ music symbolize?PowerSimplicity and devotionStrengthCompetitionQuestion 16 of 2017. Why did Tansen choose Sant Haridas as his Guru?For his technical knowledgeFor his soulful musicFor his royal connectionsFor his strict disciplineQuestion 17 of 2018. What did Akbar learn about the source of true music?It required great wealthIt came from the soul and devotion to GodIt was only for royaltyIt needed rigorous practiceQuestion 18 of 2019. How did Akbar describe Tansen’s performances?SufficientIncomparableWonderful and unmatchedEntertaining but repetitiveQuestion 19 of 2020. What lesson does "The Song of Songs" teach about art?Art is technical masteryArt is about dedication and soulful expressionArt is meant for royaltyArt is a competitionQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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