"Ma’ Pa Dha Ni Dha Pa, Ga Ma Re Sa" is the phrase of which of the following ragas?

Correct option is B

Correct Option: b)
A Pakad or Chalan in Hindustani raga grammar refers to a characteristic, short melodic phrase that captures the essence, movement, and unique identity of the raga.
Information Booster:
· The correct answer is Ramkali.
· The provided phrase 'Ma’ Pa Dha Ni Dha Pa, Ga Ma Re Sa' is a classic and defining pakad (identifying phrase) of Raga Ramkali.
· This phrase beautifully encapsulates the raga's spirit.
· It highlights the strong movement from Madhyam “Ma” to Pancham “Pa”, the oscillation on Dhaivat “Dha” and Nishad “Ni”, and the characteristic descent to the lower octave ending on Sa.
· The specific note combinations and the melodic curve are fingerprints of Ramkali.
Additional Knowledge:
· Shree: A serious, majestic raga with a pentatonic ascent.
· Its phrases are centred around Re, Ga (komal), and Dha (komal), often using the distinctive Ga Ma Dha Pa movement, which is absent in the given phrase.
· Poorvi: A sandhi-prakash raga for sunset. Its signature involves komal Re and Dha, tivra Ma, and shuddha Ga and Ni.
· A typical Poorvi phrase would be Re Ga M^ Dha P or N Dha P M^ G M^ R S, different from the provided one.
· Jogkauns: A modern, popular raga.
· Its most recognisable feature is the swara combination 'S G M d N S' where Dhaivat is komal “d” and often skipped in ascent.
· The given phrase does not feature the komal Dha or the distinctive skip that defines Jogkauns.