Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Rajasthani Schools of Painting

Question:

Which of the following is NOT one of the main ragas in Ragamala paintings?

Options:

Bhairava

Dipak

Yaman

Shri

Correct Answer:

Yaman

Explanation:

Answer: Yaman
Yaman is not mentioned as one of the main ragas in the provided information; the correct ones are Bhairava, Malkos, Hindol, Dipak, Megha, and Shri.

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.