Question

Statement I: Teen Taal is used in Dhamar Gayaki.
Statement II: Re, Dha are the Komal swaras in Raga Bhairav.

• A. Both Statements I and II are correct.
• B. Both Statements I and II are incorrect.
• C. Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
• D. Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.

Hint:

Dhamar singing style is named after the Dhamar Tal in which it is sung. It is characterized by complex cross-rhythmic developments called Layakari.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Evaluating Statement I:
Dhamar Gayaki is a grand, traditional, and vigorous style of singing related to the Dhrupad genre. It is defined by its deep rhythmic syncopation, complex divisions, and descriptions of the spring festival of Holi. It is named after and performed strictly in Dhamar Tal ($14$ beats). It is never sung in Teen Taal ($16$ beats). Thus, Statement I is incorrect.

Step 2: Evaluating Statement II:
Raga Bhairav is the fundamental raga of Bhairav Thaat. It uses Shuddha notes except for Rishabh ($\underline{Re}$) and Dhaivat ($\underline{Dha}$), which are flat (Komal). Thus, Statement II is correct.

Step 3: Determining the Option:
Since Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct, option (C) is the correct choice.