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GK QUESTION#1884

Which of the following statements best explains the historical evolution of Indian classical music?

  1. AJatis evolved from gramas described in ancient treatises like Natya Shastra.
  2. BThe 72-mela system was codified by Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande in Hindustani music.
  3. CFolk music originated from Carnatic ragas and talas.
  4. DRagas evolved from jatis, and the 72-mela system was formulated by Venkatamakhi.Correct answer
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D. Ragas evolved from jatis, and the 72-mela system was formulated by Venkatamakhi.

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In Indian classical music, ragas evolved from jatis, and the 72-mela system of Carnatic music was formulated by Venkatamakhi.

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