Multiple choice general knowledge

which is the carnatic raaga corresponding to C major in western?

  1. shankarabaranam

  2. reethi gowlai

  3. kalyani

  4. Hamsadhvani

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Shankarabaranam is the Carnatic raga equivalent to the Western C major scale, as both share identical interval patterns (all major scale intervals: 1-1-½-1-1-1-½). Kalyani would correspond to the Lydian mode (raised 4th), not the basic major scale.