Multiple choice general knowledge

How many basic swaras are there in India classical music form?

  1. 5

  2. 7

  3. 12

  4. 8
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B Correct answer
Explanation

There are 7 basic swaras (notes) in Indian classical music - Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni. These correspond to the Western do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti scale and form the foundation of all ragas.

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