Question

Match the following:

List - I	List - II
A. Sashabda Kriya	I. Nishkram
B. Margi taal	II. Taal
C. Nishabda Kriya	III. Chachtaput
D. Yati	IV. Pipilika

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

Hint:

To remember this easily: Sashabda means "with sound" (Sa + Shabda), so it naturally pairs with Taal (clapping). Nishabda means "without sound" (Ni + Shabda), pairing logically with silent gestures like Nishkram.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: This question builds upon the ancient Indian musical framework of timekeeping, specifically referencing concepts from Bharata’s Natyashastra:
• Kriya Prana (क्रिया): This is divided into two primary types of physical hand actions used to keep time:
• Sashabda Kriya (सशब्द क्रिया): Sound-producing actions (clapping). Its classical manifestations include Taal, Shamya, and Praveshak.
• Nishabda Kriya (निःशब्द क्रिया): Silent hand movements or gestures without sound. Its classical manifestations include Nishkram, Aavap, and Vikshep.
• Margi Taals (मार्गी ताल): The five ancient sacred rhythmic structures mentioned in ancient scriptures used for classical theatrical or structural items. These are Chachtaput (चच्चत्पुट), Chachaput, Shatpitaputrak, Udghatta, and Sampakveshtak.
• Yati (यति): The structural layout of tempo variations. One of its main types is Pipilika (resembling an ant—alternating between fast and slow speeds).

Step 1: Match each item to its correct conceptual partner.
Let us systematically check the connections:
• A. Sashabda Kriya matches with II. Taal (since striking a clap produces sound).
• B. Margi taal matches with III. Chachtaput (one of the five sacred ancient cyclic patterns).
• C. Nishabda Kriya matches with I. Nishkram (a specific silent outward hand gesture).
• D. Yati matches with IV. Pipilika (the ant-like cadence path structure). This yields the sequence: A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV, which matches option (A).