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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 uses Sanskrit syllables from Mantras.

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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 uses Sanskrit syllables from Mantras.

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1, 2 and 3

(d)

None of the above is correct

Answer:

(b)

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Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: Dhrupad originated from Vedic chanting and was developed later under Mughal and Rajput patronage. Statement 2 is correct: Dhrupad is deeply spiritual and meditative. Statement 3 is correct: Dhrupad Alap uses mantric syllables in its performance.