Question

Choose the correct statements:
(a) Keeravani has Suddha Madyamam.
(b) Ritigoula has Suddha Rishabham.
(c) Saveri has Suddha Rishabha.
(d) Bhairavi has Kakali Nishadam.

• (a) & (c)
• (b) & (d)
• (c) & (b)
• (a) & (d)

Hint:

To solve these quickly, remember the parent Melakarta of the janya raga. Saveri $\leftarrow$ Mayamalavagoula (uses $R_1$, $G_3$, $M_1$, $D_1$, $N_3$). Ritigoula $\leftarrow$ Kharaharapriya (uses $R_2$, $G_2$, $M_1$, $D_2$, $N_2$).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Concept
This question tests the structural knowledge of ragas, specifically their constituent notes (swarasthanas), parentage, and classifications within the Carnatic music system.

Step 2: Analytical check of each statement
- (a) Keeravani has Suddha Madyamam: True. Keeravani is the 21st Melakarta raga. Its scale is: $S \ R_2 \ G_2 \ M_1 \ P \ D_1 \ N_3 \ S'$. The fourth note is $M_1$, which represents Suddha Madhyamam.
- (b) Ritigoula has Suddha Rishabham: False. Ritigoula is a janya raga of the 22nd Melakarta (Kharaharapriya). Kharaharapriya uses Chatusruti Rishabham ($R_2$), and so does Ritigoula. It does not use Suddha Rishabham ($R_1$).
- (c) Saveri has Suddha Rishabha: True. Saveri is a janya of the 15th Melakarta (Mayamalavagoula). The parent scale Mayamalavagoula uses Suddha Rishabham ($R_1$) and Suddha Dhaivatam ($D_1$). Saveri inherits these notes, having the scale: $S \ R_1 \ M_1 \ P \ D_1 \ S' \ / \ S' \ N_3 \ D_1 \ P \ M_1 \ G_3 \ R_1 \ S$.
- (d) Bhairavi has Kakali Nishadam: False. Bhairavi is a Bhashanga raga derived from the 20th Melakarta (Natabhairavi). Its primary scale uses Kaisiki Nishadam ($N_2$). It does not use Kakali Nishadam ($N_3$).

Step 3: Evaluation
Only statements (a) and (c) are correct, which corresponds to option (A). Final Answer: (A)