Question

Match List-I with List-II (Compositions and Composers in Carnatic Music):

Composition (List-I)		Composer (List-II)
A. Sri Kumara Nagaralaye Athana	→	Muttuswami Dikshitar
B. Srigana Natham - Kanakangi	→	Tyagaraja
C. Amba Neelayatakshi - Neelambari	→	Shyama Shastri
D. Sarojadalanetri - Shankarabharanam	→	Swati Tirunal

• A. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
• B. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
• C. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
• D. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

Hint:

Remember that understanding the context and background of each composer can help in correctly identifying their works.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Concept
Understanding the association between specific Carnatic music compositions and their respective composers.

Step 2: Meaning
In Carnatic music, a composition is often named after its composer or vice versa. The names given to these compositions are usually derived from the life events, spiritual experiences, or personal anecdotes of the composers themselves.

Step 3: Analysis
Let's analyze each option in relation to the correct answer provided: A. Sri Kumara Nagaralaye Athana-Muttuswami Dikshitar: Muttuswami Dikshitar composed many kritis (compositions) with names derived from his spiritual experiences and travels. "Sri Kumara Nagaralaye" is one such composition. B. Srigana Natham - Kanakangi-Tyagaraja: Tyagaraja, a renowned composer, wrote the kriti "Srigana Natham," which is known for its lyrical beauty and devotion to Lord Rama. C. Amba Neelayatakshi - Neelambari-Shyama Shastri: Shyama Shastri composed "Amba Neelayatakshi," a well-known kriti that praises Goddess Amba, the mother of Parasurama. D. Sarojadalanetri - Shankarabharanam-Swati Tirunal: Swati Tirunal is famous for his use of raga Shankarabharanam and composed "Sarojadalanetri," a beautiful composition in this raga that describes the beauty of a flower. Given these analyses, we can match each option correctly as follows: A. Sri Kumara Nagaralaye - Muttuswami Dikshitar B. Srigana Natham - Tyagaraja C. Amba Neelayatakshi - Shyama Shastri D. Sarojadalanetri - Swati Tirunal This matches the correct answer: A) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II.

Step 4: Conclusion
The correct matching of the composers with their respective compositions is as given in option A. Final Answer: (A)