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Arrange the following meters in ascending order according to the number of syllables (Aksharas) per quarter (Pada):
A. Drutavilambitam
B. Shikharini
C. Upajati
D. Shardulavikriditam
E. Vasantatilaka
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Syllable counts to remember:
11: Indravajra/Upendravajra/Upajati
12: Vamshastha/Drutavilambitam
14: Vasantatilaka
15: Malini
17: Mandakranta/Shikharini
19: Shardulavikriditam
21: Sragdhara.
Counting syllables is the first and easiest step in identifying meters.
Updated On: Jun 9, 2026
  • A, C, E, B, D
  • C, E, A, B, D
  • E, A, C, B, D
  • C, A, E, B, D
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The Correct Option is D

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