Question

Match List-I with List-II (Music Personalities and Contributions):

Personality (List-I)		Contribution / Work (List-II)
A. Amir Khusrau	→	Qawwali
B. Swami Haridas	→	Dhrupad
C. Tansen	→	Raga Deepak
D. V. N. Bhatkhande	→	'THAT' System

• A. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
• B. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
• C. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
• D. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

Hint:

Remember to match each musician with their specific contributions in Indian classical music for accurate answers.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Concept
This question involves matching historical Indian musicians to the specific genres or systems they are known for. Understanding the unique characteristics and contributions of each musician is crucial for correct matching.

Step 2: Meaning
The task requires identifying which genre or system of music corresponds to each listed musician from List - I: Amir Khusrau, Swami Haridas, Tansen, and V. N. Bhatkhande.

Step 3: Analysis
Amir Khusrau is renowned for his contributions to the development of Qawwali, a devotional music form associated with Sufism. Swami Haridas is known for his association with Dhrupad, an ancient and classical genre of Indian vocal music. Tansen is famous for his mastery over Raga Deepak, which is a complex and intricate raga in Hindustani classical music. V. N. Bhatkhande developed the 'THAT' System, a systematic approach to Hindustani classical music that aimed at standardizing the teaching of ragas. Given these details: A) Amir Khusrau - Qawwali B) Swami Haridas - Dhrupad C) Tansen - Raga Deepak D) V. N. Bhatkhande - 'THAT' System Matching the options with the correct genres or systems: A) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II is incorrect. B) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II is repeated and incorrect. C) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I is also incorrect. D) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I is the correct matching.

Step 4: Conclusion
The correct answer is D: A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I. Final Answer: (A)