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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1999
Miscellaneous
Question No. 342Interactive Test Mode
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Q342. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | A. Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar | 1. Introduced the scheme of Raga classification of Indian music | | B. Venkatamahi | 2. Proponent of Carnatic music | | C. Shyama Shastri | 3. Proponent of the Khayal form of Hindustani music | | D. Amir Khusrau | 4. Wrote the music for the song ‘Vande Mataram’ . | Codes:

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-IList-II
A. Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar1. Introduced the scheme of Raga classification of Indian music
B. Venkatamahi2. Proponent of Carnatic music
C. Shyama Shastri3. Proponent of the Khayal form of Hindustani music
D. Amir Khusrau4. Wrote the music for the song ‘Vande Mataram’ .

Codes:

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — A-4; B-1; C-2; D-3

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar (A - 4): Composed the iconic original tune for Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's Vande Mataram.
  • Venkatamakhin (Venkatamahi) (B - 1): Formulated the 72 Melakarta scheme of raga classification in his treatise Chaturdandi Prakasika.
  • Shyama Shastri (C - 2): One of the revered Trinity of Carnatic music (along with Tyagaraja and Muthuswami Dikshitar).
  • Amir Khusrau (D - 3): Pioneer credited with developing the Khayal and Qawwali forms of Hindustani classical music.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Amir Khusrau is associated with the development of Khayal/Qawwali (D - 3), and Shyama Shastri is part of the Carnatic Trinity (C - 2).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q342)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — A-4; B-1; C-2; D-3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1999 Q342

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 342 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (B): "A-4; B-1; C-2; D-3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1999 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "General Knowledge (1995-2010)" and micro-topic "Miscellaneous". You can explore all repeated questions from Miscellaneous in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Miscellaneous UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Amir Khusrau is associated with the development of Khayal/Qawwali (D 3), and Shyama Shastri is part of the Carnatic Trinity (C 2).

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