List of top Questions asked in CUET (PG)- 2026

Select the characteristics of Masitkhani Gat from the following: \[ \text{A. It is set to Trital} \] \[ \text{B. The bols are fixed} \] \[ \text{C. Mukhra starts from 7th Matra} \] \[ \text{D. Laya is Vilambit} \]

Arrange in correct order according to increasing number of Taar (Strings) in the instruments: \[ \text{A. Sitaar} \] \[ \text{B. Violin} \] \[ \text{C. Santoor} \] \[ \text{D. Ektaara} \]

Choose the correct options of staff notation system of the following: \[ \text{A. The sign of flat note } \sharp \] \[ \text{B. The sign of sharp note } \flat \] \[ \text{C. The sign of crotchet } \quarternote \] \[ \text{D. The sign of Semibreve } \bigcirc \] \[ \text{E. The sign of double sharp } \times \]

Arrange the following ragas in order of Vadi Swaras Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha: \[ \text{A. Kamod} \] \[ \text{B. Bhimpalasi} \] \[ \text{C. Khamaj} \] \[ \text{D. Jaunpuri} \] \[ \text{E. Darbari} \]

Arrange the ragas according to their increasing number of Vikrit Swaras: \[ \text{A. Patdeep} \] \[ \text{B. Bageshri} \] \[ \text{C. Puriya Dhanashri} \] \[ \text{D. Bairavi} \]

Select the taal groups in increasing order of matras in first Vibhag of Taal: \[ \text{A. Tilwada} \] \[ \text{B. Aada Chartaal} \] \[ \text{C. Dhamar} \] \[ \text{D. Jhumra} \]

Indicate the correct order of Taal according to increasing order of Matras: \[ \text{A. Trayashra Jati Dhruvtaal} \] \[ \text{B. Mishra Jati Dhruvtaal} \] \[ \text{C. Samkirna Jati Dhruvtaal} \] \[ \text{D. Khanda Jati Dhruvtaal} \] \[ \text{E. Chaturashra Jaati Dhruvtaal} \]

Arrange the Prabandh Jaatis in increasing order, according to the use of angas in Prabandh: \[ \text{A. Tarawali} \] \[ \text{B. Bhavani} \] \[ \text{C. Deepani} \] \[ \text{D. Ananadini} \] \[ \text{E. Medini} \]

Arrange the following texts in increasing order of ‘Mela-number': \[ \text{A. Raag-Vibodh} \] \[ \text{B. Swarmela Kalanidhi} \] \[ \text{C. Sadraag-Chandrodaya} \] \[ \text{D. Raag-Tarangini} \] \[ \text{E. Shree-Mallakshyasangeetam} \]

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). \[ \text{Assertion (A): Hanumanmat describes the 6 raag 36 raginis and Someshwar mat describes the 6 raag 30 raginis.} \] \[ \text{Reason (R): In Purush raags of the Hanumanmat and Someshwar Mat, Bhairva, Shree and Megha are common.} \] Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). \[ \text{Assertion (A): Padma Vibhushan was awarded to Zakir Hussain for Tabla playing, Sarada Sinha for Folk Music and Pandit Jasraj for classical singing.} \] \[ \text{Reason (R): After independence, the awards given by the Government of India to artists have increased the social reputation of music and motivation to the artists.} \] Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Arrange the following text in chronological order: \[ \text{A. Swarmel Kalanidhi} \] \[ \text{B. Sangeet Makarand} \] \[ \text{C. Natya Shastra} \] \[ \text{D. Sangeet Parijat} \] \[ \text{E. Rag Tattwa Vibodh} \]

Arrange the ragas according to their rendering time from evening to morning: \[ \text{A. Marwa} \] \[ \text{B. Bageshri} \] \[ \text{C. Ahir Bhairav} \] \[ \text{D. Malkauns} \] \[ \text{E. Shyam Kalyan} \]

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). \[ \text{Assertion (A): Swaras are pronounced differently in Melody and many Swaras are pronounced simultaneously in Harmony.} \] \[ \text{Reason (R): One voice or instrument is sufficient for the melody but harmony requires more than one voice or instrument.} \] Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). \[ \text{Assertion (A): Tyagaraja, Shyama Shashtri and Muthuswami are known as the trinity of Sitar, Sarad and Pakhawaj Playing.} \] \[ \text{Reason (R): Shyamshastri is also known as `Shyam Krishna' and Muthuswami Dixitar as `Guruguha'.} \] Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Arrange the talas according to its decreasing number of Matras: \[ \text{A. Jhaptal} \] \[ \text{B. Tilwada} \] \[ \text{C. Ada Choutal} \] \[ \text{D. Pancham Sawari} \]

Identify the symbol of “Treble Clef”.

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). \[ \text{Assertion (A): Ustad Alauddin Khan belongs to Maihar Senia Gharana.} \] \[ \text{Reason (R): He was a disciple of Ustad Wazir Khan Senia and Court musician of Maihar State.} \] Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). \[ \text{Assertion (A): The rendering time of Raga Bhimpalasi is in the afternoon according to time theory.} \] \[ \text{Reason (R): In Bhimpalasi the phrase } R\ N\ S,\ M \text{ is present.} \] Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). \[ \text{Assertion (A): Rag Bhupali belongs to Kalyan Thata.} \] \[ \text{Reason (R): Tivra Madhyam is used in Bhupali.} \] Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). \[ \text{Assertion (A): Stable Swara instruments like Harmonium, Piano, Organ etc. cannot be tuned by the equally tempered scale.} \] \[ \text{Reason (R): Whole Saptaka is divided in 12 equal parts in the equally tempered scale.} \] Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). \[ \text{Assertion (A): Rampur Sahaswan Gharana is influenced by Gwalior Gharana.} \] \[ \text{Reason (R): Inayat Hussain of Rampur was a son-in-law and disciple of Haddu Khan of Gwalior.} \] Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Which symbols are equally used in the Bhatkhande and Paluskar Swaralipi?

Which of the following options is not correctly matched?

Identify the term of Swara used by Vyankatmakhi: