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"In Carnatic music, a laghu consisting of five beats is referred to as _____ jaati.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Khanda.
In Carnatic music, the term “laghu” refers to a rhythmic unit in a tala (cycle of beats), and its length is determined by the jaati.
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Eka jaati – 1 beat
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Chatushra jaati – 4 beats
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Khanda jaati – 5 beats
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Mishra jaati – 7 beats
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Sankeerna jaati – 9 beats
Thus, a laghu with five beats is called Khanda jaati.