Question

The syllable "Katt and taa" comes on \(12^{\text{th}}\) mätra of which Taal?

• A. Sool Taal
• B. Ektaal
• C. Rudra
• D. Pancham Savari

Hint:

When a question identifies an action or syllable specifically occurring on the \(12^{\text{th}}\) matra, look at the total length of the cycles. Since Sool Taal (10) and Rudra (11) are shorter than 12 matras, they can be instantly eliminated.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Every classical North Indian rhythmic cycle (Taal) is defined by its total beat count (Matras), structural sub-divisions (Vibhags), claps (Tali), waves/empty beats (Khali), and standard mnemonic syllables (Theka Bols).

Step 1: Analyze the total number of Matras for each given option.
Let us review the total beat capacity of the respective rhythmic cycles:
• Sool Taal = 10 Matras
• Ektaal = 12 Matras
• Rudra Taal = 11 Matras
• Pancham Savari = 15 Matras

Step 2: Verify the placement of syllables within the full rhythmic layout.
Since the question directly points to a syllable sequence residing on the \(12^{\text{th}}\) matra, the cycle must contain at least 12 counts. In the traditional configuration of Ektaal (12 matras), the foundational mnemonic string finishes its sub-vibhag distribution within its 12-beat span, making it the mathematically and structurally correct choice.