Question

Match List I (Meters) with List II (Example Verses) based on their metrical structure:

List I (Meter)		List II (Example Verse)
A. Vasantatilaka	I.	\(\text{Govindaṃ praṇamattamāṅga ! rasane ! taṃ ghoṣayā'harniśam}\)
B. Drutavilambitam	II.	\(\text{Smitaṃ bibhraddevo jagadavatu govardhanadharaḥ}\)
C. Shikharini	III.	\(\text{Harimahaṃ hṛdayena sadā vahe}\)
D. Shardulavikriditam	IV.	\(\text{Līlāparaṃ pikakulaṃ kalamatra rauti}\)

• A. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
• B. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
• C. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
• D. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Hint:

To identify meters quickly in exams, first count the total number of syllables in a line.
11 $\rightarrow$ Indravajra/Upendravajra/Upajati
12 $\rightarrow$ Vamshastha/Drutavilambitam
14 $\rightarrow$ Vasantatilaka
17 $\rightarrow$ Mandakranta/Shikharini
19 $\rightarrow$ Shardulavikriditam.
This primary filter narrows down the options significantly.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D