UPSC Prelims 1999 · General Studies
Question 41: History and Culture
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I I. Pandit Vishnu Digamber Paluskar II. Venkatamahi III. Shyama Shastri IV. Amir Khusru List II A. Introduced the scheme of Raga classification of Indian music B. Proponent of Carnatic music C. Proponent of the Khayal form of Hindustani music D. Wrote the music for the song ‘Vande Mataram’ Codes:
AnswerThe answer is (b).
Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar is credited with setting Vande Mataram to music, and is known for spreading classical music through the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. Venkatamakhi devised the 72-melakarta scheme for classifying ragas. Shyama Shastri was one of the Trinity of Carnatic music. Amir Khusrau is traditionally credited with the Khayal form. Remember: Venkatamakhi means raga classification.
- I. Paluskar - credited with the music for Vande Mataram (D).
- II. Venkatamakhi - introduced the raga classification scheme (A).
- III. Shyama Shastri - proponent of Carnatic music (B).
- IV. Amir Khusrau - traditionally credited with Khayal (C).
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Wrong. Gives Shyama Shastri the Khayal form and Amir Khusrau Carnatic music, and Venkatamakhi is not the one linked to Khayal.
- (b) Right. Paluskar-D, Venkatamakhi-A, Shyama Shastri-B, Khusrau-C.
- (c) Wrong. Gives Paluskar the raga classification and Venkatamakhi Vande Mataram.
- (d) Wrong. Swaps Paluskar and Venkatamakhi.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1999, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.