A 'Murcchana' consisting of 'Antar - Gandhar' and 'Kakli - Nishad' is known as:

Correct option is C

Correct Option: c)
Murcchana, in ancient Indian music theory, refers to the process of generating different musical scales by treating each note of a primary scale ( Shadja Grama or Madhyama Grama) as a starting point (tonic).
Information Booster:
· The correct answer is Sadharanikarana.
· The term 'Sadharanikarana' or 'Sadharanikrita' translates to "generalization" or "making common."
· In the context of Murcchana described by Bharata, it specifically refers to the scale where the intervalic distance of three srutis between notes is made uniform or "common."
· This occurs when the Antara Gandhar (Ga with 3 srutis from Re) and Kakali Nishad (Ni with 3 srutis from Dha) are used.
· This particular combination and its intervallic structure were given this special name to denote its unique, generalized quality.
Additional Knowledge:
· Santra: This is not a standard term for a type of Murcchana in the core Natyashastra theory.
· Sakakli: This is not a recognized term related to Murcchana classifications.
· Prastar: Refers to an exhaustive permutation or "spread" of notes or rhythmic patterns, not a specific type of Murcchana-generated scale.