Question

Choose the correct statements:
I. The prohibited Swaras in Raga Bhairav are Re, Pa.
II. Sangeet Ratnakar has 7 chapters.
III. There are ten matras in Dhamar Tal.
IV. Singing time of Raga Bhairav is morning (Pratah Kaal).

• A. I and II
• B. II and III
• C. II and IV
• D. III and IV

Hint:

Remember that Ragas with Komal Re and Komal Dha (such as Bhairav) are classically categorized as early morning Sandhiprakash Ragas.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Evaluating Statement I (Bhairav Prohibited Swaras):
Raga Bhairav is a Sampoorna-Sampoorna Jati raga. This means it uses all $7$ notes ($Sa, \, Re, \, Ga, \, Ma, \, Pa, \, Dha, \, Ni$) in both its ascent and descent. There are no prohibited (varjit) notes. In fact, Rishabh ($Re$) and Dhaivat ($Dha$) are the vadi/samvadi notes and are central to its identity. Thus, Statement I is incorrect.

Step 2: Evaluating Statement II (Chapters in Sangeet Ratnakar):
As established in Question 1, Sangeet Ratnakar consists of exactly $7$ chapters, earning it the alternative title Saptadhyayi. Thus, Statement II is correct.

Step 3: Evaluating Statement III (Dhamar Tal Matras):
Dhamar Tal consists of $14$ beats (Matras), not $10$. (Talas like Jhaptal and Sooltal have $10$ beats). Thus, Statement III is incorrect.

Step 4: Evaluating Statement IV (Bhairav Performance Time):
Raga Bhairav is a classic early-morning Sandhiprakash Raga, which means it is sung during the transition of dawn from night to day. Its traditional performance time is Pratah Kaal (typically 4:00 AM to 7:00 AM). Thus, Statement IV is correct.

Step 5: Combining Valid Statements:
Statements II and IV are correct, which matches option (C).