Question

Raga Patdeep has the following characteristics: \[ \text{A. It belongs to Kafi thata} \] \[ \text{B. Its vadi P and samvadi S} \] \[ \text{C. Rendering time is early morning} \] \[ \text{D. The phrase } G\ M\ P\ N,\ D\ N\ S\ D\ P \text{ is important} \]

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

Hint:

Patdeep belongs to Kafi thaat and is not an early morning raga.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Patdeep is an important raga of Hindustani music. It is generally associated with Kafi thaat and has a characteristic melodic movement.

Step 1: Check statement A.
Patdeep belongs to Kafi thaat. So, A is correct.

Step 2: Check statement B.
In this context, Patdeep has: \[ \text{Vadi} = P \] \[ \text{Samvadi} = S \] So, B is correct.

Step 3: Check statement C.
Patdeep is not an early morning raga. It is generally rendered in the afternoon. So, C is incorrect.

Step 4: Check statement D.
The phrase: \[ G\ M\ P\ N,\ D\ N\ S\ D\ P \] is important in Patdeep. So, D is correct.

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