Question

Statement I: Four divisions are there in Ektala.
Statement II: Teentala is played on Tabla.
Choose the correct option:

• A. Statement I and II both are true.
• B. Statement I and II both are false.
• C. Statement I is true, but II is false.
• D. Statement I is false, but II is true.

Hint:

Ektala → 6 divisions; Teentala → standard tabla tala.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Statement I: Incorrect. Ektala is a 12-beat tala but it has 6 divisions (Vibhags) — not 4. Its pattern is 2+2+2+2+2+2.
Statement II: Correct. Teentala is the most common tala for tabla solo and accompaniment in Hindustani music.
It has 16 beats with 4 divisions and is a standard tala for Khayal, instrumental, and dance.
So only Statement II is true.