Question

Choose the correct statement:
i. Varnam is a musical form rendered at the commencement of a concert.
ii. Papanasam Sivan is known as ‘Tamil Tyagaraja’.
iii. Kavi Kunjara Bharathi is the grandfather of St. Tyagaraja.
iv. Geetham is a Sabha Gana.
From the following, choose the correct option:

• A. i and ii
• B. i and iii
• C. ii and iii
• D. iii and iv

Hint:

Varnam opens a concert, and Papanasam Sivan is known for Tamil Carnatic compositions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

- i. Correct: Varnam is the opening musical form in Carnatic concerts.
- ii. Correct: Papanasam Sivan is referred to as ‘Tamil Tyagaraja’ for his compositions in Tamil.
- iii. Incorrect: Kavi Kunjara Bharathi was not related to St. Tyagaraja.
- iv. Incorrect: Geetham is a basic learning composition, not a Sabha Gana.