With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, which of the following statements are correct?
- 1.Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal Period.
- 2.Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual music.
- 3.Dhrupad Alap users Sanskrit syllables from Mantras. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1, 2 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. 2 and 3 only
Dhrupad's origins are complex, but it significantly flourished and gained patronage in the courts of both Rajput kingdoms and the Mughal Empire. While it evolved during the Mughal period, its roots extend further back and it was also prevalent in non-Mughal courts. The genre is deeply spiritual and devotional, often set to Vedic texts and praise of deities, making statement 2 accurate. The characteristic 'Alap' section of Dhrupad frequently incorporates syllables derived from Sanskrit mantras, enhancing its devotional and meditative quality, which validates statement 3.
Source: UPSC gs1 2012