Question

‘Prabandha' is a musical form of ancient time. It has: \[ \text{A. Four Dhatus} \] \[ \text{B. Ten Pranas} \] \[ \text{C. Six Angas} \] \[ \text{D. Five Jati} \] \[ \text{E. Ten Margina} \]

• A. A, C and D only
• B. A, B and C only
• C. B, C and D only
• D. A, C and E only

Hint:

Prabandha structure clue: \[ 4 \text{ Dhatus},\quad 6 \text{ Angas},\quad 5 \text{ Jatis} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Prabandha was an ancient structured musical composition. Its structure was described through dhatus, angas and jatis.

Step 1: Check Dhatus.
Prabandha has four dhatus. So, A is correct.

Step 2: Check Angas.
Prabandha has six angas. So, C is correct.

Step 3: Check Jati.
Prabandha has five jatis. So, D is correct.

Step 4: Check other statements.
Ten pranas are related to tala theory, not directly to Prabandha in this classification. Ten Margina is not accepted here as a structural part of Prabandha. So, B and E are incorrect.

Step 5: Final conclusion.
The correct statements are: \[ A,\ C,\ D \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{(A) A, C and D only}} \]