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Q · Indian MusicMedium · 45s
Consider the following pairs: Gharana — Known for 1. Kirana — Emphasis on swara purity 2. Jaipur-Atrauli — Complex ragas and taans 3. Gwalior — Known for Dhrupad only Which of the pairs are correctly matched?
TopicIndian Music
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Gwalior Gharana is mainly known for Khayal, not just Dhrupad. Kirana is indeed noted for swara purity, and Jaipur-Atrauli for complex ragas.
Final Answer: Option A — 1 and 2 only