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Q22. With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis are devotional songs in praise of Lord Krishna. 2. Tyagaraja created several new ragas. 3. Annamacharya and Tyagaraja are contemporaries. 4. Annamacharya Keertanas are devotional songs in praise of Lord Venkateshwara. Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements:

  1. Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis are devotional songs in praise of Lord Krishna.
  2. Tyagaraja created several new ragas.
  3. Annamacharya and Tyagaraja are contemporaries.
  4. Annamacharya Keertanas are devotional songs in praise of Lord Venkateshwara.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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 2018 • Art and Culture

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 and 4 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified
  • Statement 1 is incorrect: Most of Tyagaraja's kritis and devotional compositions were dedicated to Lord Rama, not Lord Krishna.
  • Statement 2 is correct: Tyagaraja was an innovator in Carnatic music who composed hundreds of kritis and created/popularized several new ragas (such as Kharaharapriya and Harikambhoji).
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: Tallapaka Annamacharya lived in the 15th century (1408–1503), whereas Tyagaraja lived in the 18th–19th century (1767–1847); they were not contemporaries.
  • Statement 4 is correct: Annamacharya composed thousands of sankeertanas in praise of Lord Venkateshwara of Tirupati.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Elimination: Tyagaraja is iconic as a Rama bhakta (Statement 1 is false). Annamacharya belongs to the early Vijayanagara era (15th century), whereas the Carnatic Trinity (Tyagaraja, Dikshitar, Syama Sastri) flourished in the 18th century (Statement 3 is false). Eliminating 1 and 3 instantly yields (b).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2018 (Q22)
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 4 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2018 Q22

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2018 GS Paper I Question 22 (Art and Culture)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2018 Art and Culture (Music, Dance & Theatre) question is Option (B): "2 and 4 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2018 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?

Elimination: Tyagaraja is iconic as a Rama bhakta (Statement 1 is false). Annamacharya belongs to the early Vijayanagara era (15th century), whereas the Carnatic Trinity (Tyagaraja, Dikshitar, Syama Sastri) flourished in the 18th century (Statement 3 is false). Eliminating 1 and 3 instantly yields (b).

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