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Q23. 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. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2012 • Art and Culture

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 and 3 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Statement 1 is incorrect: Dhrupad did not originate in the Mughal period; it traces its ancient origins to Vedic chanting (specifically Sama Veda) and the Natyashastra. It evolved over centuries and reached a high degree of refinement under royal patronage in medieval courts (including Raja Man Singh Tomar and Akbar).
  • Statement 2 is correct: Dhrupad is fundamentally spiritual, austere, and devotional, traditionally praising deities like Shiva, Vishnu, and Durga.
  • Statement 3 is correct: The alap portion of Dhrupad uses abstract Sanskrit syllables (nom-tom, derived from ancient Vedic mantras like 'Om Ananta Narayana').
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Historical awareness: Dhrupad is the oldest surviving classical musical tradition of Hindustani music with roots in Vedic times; saying it 'originated in the Mughal period' is factually incorrect. Eliminating 1 leaves only (b).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2012 (Q23)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicArt and Culture → Music, Dance & Theatre
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 2 and 3 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2012 Q23

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2012 GS Paper I Question 23 (Art and Culture)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2012 Art and Culture (Music, Dance & Theatre) question is Option (B): "2 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2012 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Art and Culture" and micro-topic "Music, Dance & Theatre". You can explore all repeated questions from Music, Dance & Theatre in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Music, Dance & Theatre UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Historical awareness: Dhrupad is the oldest surviving classical musical tradition of Hindustani music with roots in Vedic times; saying it 'originated in the Mughal period' is factually incorrect. Eliminating 1 leaves only (b).

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