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UGC NET June 2025 History
Which of the following statements are true about Indian music? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Pancham is the raga most closely resembling the European major scale
- 2. Megh raga is associated with joy and humor
- 3. The most appropriate time to perform Kaushika raga is night
- 4. Pancham is not one of the six basic ragas
- 5. Deepak Raga is associated with love
A1, 2, 3 and 4 only
B2, 3, 4 and 5 only
C1, 3, 4 and 5 only ✓ Correct
D1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Correct answer: (C) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only — The correct statements are 1, 3, 4 and 5 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 3, 4 and 5 only.
★Pancham most closely resembles the European major or Ionian scale.
★The most appropriate time to perform Kaushika raga is night.
★Pancham is not one of the six basic ragas, which are Bhairava, Malkauns, Hindol, Deepak, Megh and Shri.
★Deepak Raga is associated with love.
★Megh Raga is associated with the rainy season and clouds, not joy and humor, so the second statement is wrong.
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