Equal beat talas are:
A. Teevra
B. Yatishikhar
C. Jat
D. Rupak
E. Matta
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

Correct Option: d)
In the system of Hindustani classical music talas, equal beat talas (or Sam Chhandi Talas) are those rhythmic cycles where every vibhag (section) contains an equal number of beats. This creates a symmetric and balanced rhythmic structure.
Information Booster:
· Among the listed talas, Teevra (a 7-beat tala with a structure of 3+2+2) and Rupak (a 7-beat tala with a structure of 3+2+2, though often shown as starting with a khali) are both considered equal beat talas because their internal divisions are equal (the 2+2 parts).
· Yatishikhar (15 beats), Jat (16 beats), and Matta (9 or 10 beats) do not conform to the principle of having all sections of equal length; their vibhag patterns are asymmetric (e.g., 4+4+2+2+1 for Yatishikhar).
Additional Knowledge:
· Yatishikhar (15 matras): Division is 1+2+2+1+1+2+1+1+2+2, not equal.
· Jat (16 matras): Often has a division like 4+4+4+4 but is not classified among the primary equal beat talas like Teevra/Rupak.
· Matta (18 matras): Has a complex, asymmetric structure (e.g., 2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2).