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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 36

SSC CHSL - 09 March 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q36

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Carnatic music is confined to ______. 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala

  • Carnatic music is a major form of classical music originating from South India.

  • It is primarily confined to the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

  • Carnatic music is characterized by its complex ragas and talas, and devotional themes.

  • Traditionally, it is performed in temples and classical dance forms in South India.

  • The other options include states from North and West India, where Hindustani classical music is more popular.

  • Therefore, the regional spread of Carnatic music is limited to the southern states mentioned in Option 4.

Explanation of other options 

  • Options 1, 2, and 3 list states mainly from North and West India, where Hindustani music is dominant.

  • Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Haryana are known for Hindustani classical music, not Carnatic.

  • Hence, these options are incorrect for Carnatic music.

  • Only the southern states mentioned in Option 4 are the correct regions associated with Carnatic music.