In Indian classical music, a raga composed of six musical notes is known to belong to which jaati category?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Shadava jaati.
A raga that uses six swaras (notes) is placed under the Shadava jaati, because “Shadava” literally means six-note composition in Indian classical music. In jaati classification, ragas are grouped based on how many notes appear in their ascending (Arohana) and descending (Avarohana) scales. So, any raga with six notes in either or both scales fits this category.
Other options:
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Audava jaati includes ragas with five notes — for example, Bhoopali.
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Sampoorna jaati features seven notes in the scale — like Bilawal or Kalyani.
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Chatusruti jaati is not a jaati category; rather, it refers to a specific variety of Rishabha (Re) or Dhaivata (Dha), not the number of notes.
So, the correct answer is Shadava jaati.