Question

The classical music in the South is known as ________
A. Hindustani
B. Carnatic
C. Dandiya
D. Lavani

Answer 1

Hint: The music of the Indian subcontinent which includes countries India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Nepal is called Indian classical music. It has two major groups: the North Indian classical music and the south indian classical music.

Complete Step by Step answer: The classical music of South India is known as Carnatic. It is also called by the same name in Sri Lanka. Carnatic music is associated with the southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Telangana. The North Indian classical music emerged as a result of Persian or Islamic influence. The main emphasis of the Carnatic music is that they are meant to be sung. Even when the songs are written down or an instrument is played, they are meant to be sung in gayaki style.
Looking at the options:
Option A: Hindustani classical music is a form of classical music in North India. Hence this is not the correct answer.
Option B: Carnatic music is a classical music of the South and hence this is the correct answer.
Option C: Dandiya is a form of dance which originated in Gujarat. Hence this is nor correct.
Option D: Lavani is a popular genre of music of Maharashtra which is played to the beats of the Dholki. Hence this is an incorrect answer.

Therefore, The correct answer is Option B.

Note: Popular artists of carnatic music at present are T.M Krishna, M.S Subbulakshmi Bombay Jayashri and others. Carnatic music is usually performed by a vocalist, a violin, a mridangam, and a tambura. Other instruments might be used are: veena, flute, ghatam etc.