Which one of the following Carnatic music ragas is similar to Raga Bilawal in Hindustani music ?
Detailed Explanation:
Indian classical music has two major traditions: Hindustani (North Indian) and Carnatic (South Indian). Many ragas in these systems have equivalent scales.
-
Dheera Shankarabharanam in Carnatic music is equivalent to Raga Bilawal in Hindustani music.
-
Both use all Shuddha (natural) notes and correspond to the Western Major Scale (Ionian Mode).
-
Nat Bhairavi, Kamavardhini, and Hanumatodi correspond to other Hindustani thaats/ragas.
-
Therefore, Option D is the correct answer.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
| Option | Hindustani Equivalent | Why Incorrect? |
|---|---|---|
| Nat Bhairavi | Asavari Thaat | Not equivalent to Bilawal |
| Kamavardhini (Pantuvarali) | Poorvi Thaat | Different note structure |
| Hanumatodi | Bhairavi Thaat | Different scale |
| Dheera Shankarabharanam | Bilawal Thaat / Raga Bilawal | ✅ Correct Answer |
Question 1 of 2 Carnatic Music Tradition
Practice PYQ questions from this topic across all years
First question in this topic
With reference to cultural history of India, consider the following statements : M...