Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Rajasthani Schools of Painting

Question:

What is the incorrect description of the male ragas in Ragamala paintings?

Options:

Represent the head of the family.

Associated with six female consorts called raginis.

Each family is headed by a male raga.

Depicted with specific animal symbolism.

Correct Answer:

Depicted with specific animal symbolism.

Explanation:

Answer:  Depicted with specific animal symbolism.
Male ragas in Ragamala paintings are not typically depicted with specific animal symbolism.

Ragamala paintings are pictorial interpretations of ragas and raginis. Ragas are traditionally envisioned in divine or human form in romantic or devotional contexts by musicians and poets. Each raga is associated with a specific mood, time of the day and season. Ragamala paintings are arranged in albums invariably containing 36 or 42 folios, organised in the format of families. Each family is headed by a male raga, having six female consorts called raginis. The six main ragas are Bhairava, Malkos, Hindol, Dipak, Megha and Shri.