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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 37

SSC CHSL - 08 July 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q37

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Which of the following types of music is confined to the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Carnatic.

  • The type of music confined to the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala is Carnatic music. Carnatic music is one of the two main traditions of Indian classical music, the other being Hindustani music.
  • It is predominantly practiced in the southern states of India, namely Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. This style emphasizes compositions and the intricate use of ragas and talas.
  • It renowned composers such as Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, and Shyama Shastri have significantly contributed to the development of Carnatic music.