Correct option is B
Correct Option: b)
According to Bharata's
Natyashastra, seven distinct scales (
Murchanas) originate from the
Madhyama Grama, arranged in descending order starting from the note Madhyama.
Information Booster:
·
1st Murchana - Sauviri “D”: Begins on Madhyama “Ma”.
·
2nd Murchana - Harinaswa “E”: Begins on Gandhara “Ga”.
·
3rd Murchana - Kalopanata “A”: Begins on Rishabha “Ri”.
·
4th Murchana - Margi “B”: Begins on Shadja “Sa”.
·
5th Murchana - Pauravi “C”: Begins on Nishada “Ni”.
Additional Knowledge:
· The remaining two Murchanas of Madhyama Grama are
Hrishyaka (6th, on Dhaivata) and
Vshani /
Uttaramanda (7th, on Panchama).
·
Shadja Grama Murchanas begin with
Uttaramandra (on Sa).