Match List I with List II:

List I (Scholar)	List II (Contribution)
A. Vidvaranya	I. First mention of Raga
B. Matang	II. Setting of swar on the strings of Veena
C. Ahobal	III. Recognition of Shudh Thaat to Bilawal
D. Bhatkhande	IV. Founder of Mela system

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

Correct Option: b)
Information Booster:
· Vidyaranya (14th c.) in his Sangita Sara is credited as a key founder of the Mela system.
· Matanga (9th c.) in his Brihaddeshi provides the first clear definition and mention of the term 'Raga'.
· Ahobal (17th c.) in his Sangita Parijata is known for setting swaras on the strings of the Veena in a systematic way.
· Bhatkhande (20th c.) modernized theory and gave recognition of Shuddha Thaat to Bilawal in his 10-thaat system.