Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Tukda is a composition of unexpandable category.
Reason (R): Tukda is expanded.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Fixed compositions like Tukdas, Mukhdas, and Mohras are classified as A-Vistarshil (unexpandable), meaning they must be performed exactly as composed from start to finish.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Tabla compositions are classified into two structural types based on how they are performed: expandable forms (Vistarshil, such as Kaydas or Peshkars, which allow the artist to improvise variations) and fixed forms (A-Vistarshil, such as Tukdas or Mukhdas, which are played exactly as written).

Step 1: Evaluate Assertion (A).
Assertion (A) states that a Tukda is an unexpandable composition (A-Vistarshil). A Tukda is a short, pre-composed piece that uses a fixed sequence of drum syllables and concludes with a structural Tihai. Since it must be performed exactly as written without improvising variations or Paltas, it is classified as unexpandable. This makes Assertion (A) true.

Step 2: Evaluate Reason (R).
Reason (R) states that a Tukda can be expanded. As established above, a Tukda has a fixed structural framework and does not permit spontaneous variation or thematic expansion during a performance. Since it cannot be expanded, Reason (R) is factually incorrect.