Question

Which one belongs to a Raga of Kalyan thaat?

• A. Bihag
• B. Bahar
• C. Brindavani Sarang
• D. Bhupali

Hint:

For Kalyan thaat questions, remember important ragas such as Yaman, Bhupali, Shuddha Kalyan and Kedar.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept:
In Hindustani classical music, ragas are classified under different thaats. Kalyan thaat is an important thaat and its main feature is the use of Tivra Madhyam. Raga Bhupali is generally placed under Kalyan thaat.

Step 1: Understand Kalyan thaat.
Kalyan thaat contains the following basic swaras: \[ S,\ R,\ G,\ M^\#,\ P,\ D,\ N \] Here, \[ M^\# = \text{Tivra Madhyam} \]

Step 2: Check Raga Bhupali.
Raga Bhupali is an Audav-Audav raga. Its swaras are generally: \[ S,\ R,\ G,\ P,\ D \] Although Madhyam and Nishad are absent, it is traditionally grouped under Kalyan thaat.

Step 3: Compare with other options.
Bahar is associated with the Kafi group. Brindavani Sarang belongs to the Sarang family. Bihag is generally associated with Bilawal-ang. Among the given options, Bhupali belongs to Kalyan thaat.

Step 4: Final conclusion.
Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Bhupali}} \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{(D)}} \]