Question

Match List-I with List-II (Music Theorists and Their Works):

Theorist (List-I)		Work (List-II)
A. Ilangovadigal	→	Chilappadhikaram
B. Matanga	→	Brihaddesi
C. Rama Matya	→	Swaramela Kalanidhi
D. Venkata Makhi	→	Chaturdandi Prakashika

• A. A-IV, B-III, 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-III, C-I, D-II

Hint:

Remember to cross-check each option against known historical facts and authorship of Indian musical texts.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Concept
Matching historical works with their authors is crucial for understanding the development of Indian musicology. Each work listed corresponds to a specific author who made significant contributions in this field.

Step 2: Meaning
Ilangovadigal-Chilappadhikaram: A Tamil epic poem. Matanga-Brihaddesi: An ancient treatise on music and dance. Rama matya-Swaramela Kalanidhi: A work on the theory of music. Venkata makhi-Chaturdandi Prakashika: A comprehensive treatise on music.

Step 3: Analysis
Let's analyze each option to determine which matches are correct: A) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II - Ilangovadigal-Chilappadhikaram is not a work by Venkata makhi. - Matanga-Brihaddesi is correctly matched with Matanga. B) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II - Rama matya-Swaramela Kalanidhi is not by Ilangovadigal. - Chaturdandi Prakashika is correctly attributed to Venkata makhi. C) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I - Ilangovadigal-Chilappadhikaram is not a work on music theory or practice. - Brihaddesi is correctly matched with Matanga. D) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II - This option matches the correct author for each work as follows: - Ilangovadigal-Chilappadhikaram (IV) - Matanga-Brihaddesi (III) - Rama matya-Swaramela Kalanidhi (I) - Venkata makhi-Chaturdandi Prakashika (II)

Step 4: Conclusion
Option D correctly matches the works with their authors. Final Answer: (A)