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 devotional and spiritual music. 3. Dhrupad Alap uses Sanskrit syllables from Mantras. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Prelims 2012

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?

Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal period.
Dhrupad is primarily devotional and spiritual music.
Dhrupad Alap uses Sanskrit syllables from Mantras.

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Explanation

Dhrupad is the most ancient style of Hindustani classical music that has survived until today in its original form. The Dhrupad was initially mentioned in Natyashastra, in the ancient period. The Dhrupad tradition is a major tradition of Indian culture. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

The nature of Dhrupad music is spiritual. Seeking not to entertain, but to induce feelings of peace and contemplation in the listener. The word Dhrupad is derived from DHRUVA the steadfast evening star that moves through our galaxy and PADA meaning poetry. It is a form of devotional music that traces its origin to the ancient text of Sama Veda. The SAM VEDA was chanted with the help of melody and rhythm called Samgana. Gradually this developed into other vocal styles called Chhanda and Prabandha with the introduction of verse and meter. The fusion of these two elements led to the emergence of Dhrupad. Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are correct.

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