Indicate the elements related to Shruti-swar as stated by Sharang Dev:
A. Use of 22 stringed Veena for 'Chatuh Sarana'
B. 7 Shuddha and two Vikrat Swar
C. Use of 7 stringed Veena for 'Chatuh Sarana'
D. 7 Shuddha and 12 Vikrat Swar
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

Correct Option: d)
Sharangadeva, in his 13th-century text Sangita Ratnakara, provides a detailed and authoritative explanation of the 22-shruti system and the derivation of swaras from them.
Information Booster:
· Sharangadeva stated that: A. The experiment to determine the 22 shrutis ( Chatuh Sarana) is best performed on a 22-stringed Veena.
· D. There are 7 Shuddha Swaras and 12 Vikrit Swaras (4 each for Re, Ga, Dha, Ni) derived from the 22 shrutis.
· This makes the total 19 practical notes (7+12), with the remaining shrutis being theoretical divisions.
Additional Knowledge:
· He did not prescribe a 7-stringed Veena for the Chatuh Sarana experiment.
· The statement of "7 Shuddha and two Vikrat Swar" is an oversimplification and not accurate to his detailed theory.