Question

Choose the correct statement(s):
i. Adi Tala has 3 drutams.
ii. Mohanam is an Audava-Audava raga.
iii. Many Varnams were composed by Patnam Subramanya Iyer.
iv. Annamacharya composed many Tillanas.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. ii and iii
• B. iv and i
• C. i and ii
• D. iii and iv

Hint:

Audava ragas have 5 notes; Mohanam is a classic example. Patnam Subramanya Iyer is well-known for varnams.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Statement ii: Mohanam is an Audava-Audava raga, characterized by the use of 5 notes in both ascent and descent.Statement iii: Patnam Subramanya Iyer is credited with composing numerous renowned varnams in Carnatic music.\medskip Statements i and iv are factually inaccurate:

i. Adi Tala comprises 1 drutam (an 8-unit beat cycle), not 3 drutams.
iv. Annamacharya is not associated with Tillanas; this form was popularized by subsequent composers.
Therefore, the correct selection is option (A).