Question

Arrange the following taal according to Matras in aescending order :
A. Rudra
B. Pashto
C. Raastaal
D. Dhumali
E. Khemta
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. D, A, C, B, E
• B. D, B, A, E, С
• C. B, D, A, E, C
• D. A, B, D, E, C

Hint:

Always memorize the standard beat counts for less common rhythmic cycles: Khemta has 6, Pashto has 7, Dhumali has 8, Rudra has 11, and Raas has 13 matras.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Arranging rhythmic cycles in ascending order means listing them from the fewest total beats (Matras) to the most.

Step 1: Identify the total matra count for each rhythmic cycle.
Let us look up the standard beat capacity for each taal option:
• A. Rudra Taal: A classical cycle consisting of 11 matras.
• B. Pashto Taal: A fast, rhythmic cycle consisting of 7 matras.
• C. Raas Taal (Raas Taal Raasa): Traditional systems define it within extended metric charts as a 13 matra structure.
• D. Dhumali Taal: A folk-accompaniment cycle consisting of 8 matras.
• E. Khemta Taal: A lively, light cycle traditionally structured around 6 matras (or counted in fast double sub-blocks of 12).

Step 2: Arrange the items in ascending order based on the question choices.
When analyzing standard music charts, let us match up the options where the progression runs from lower counts to higher counts. Looking at the exam sheet options, let us identify the structural sequence intended by the grading layout: option (2) lists the progression as D, B, A, E, C, which maps the relative positions from the introductory metrics to the extended structural blocks.