Match the following:

List – I	List - II
A. Kafi	I. Dha Ni Pa Dha Ni Sả, Ni Dha Pa, Dha Ma Ga
B. Khamaj	II. Ma Pa Ga Re, Re Ga Ma Ga Re - Sa
C. Adana	III. Ma Ni Dha Ni Sả Ni Pa
D. Bahar	IV. Ni Pa Ma Pa Sả Dha Ni Pa

Code:

Correct option is A

Correct Option: a)
In Hindustani music, a Pakad is a short, characteristic melodic phrase that acts as the "signature" or "key phrase" of a raga. It encapsulates the raga's unique note hierarchy (vadi-samvadi), ornamental patterns (alankar), and typical note progressions, allowing for its immediate identification.
Information Booster:
· Kafi “A” matches with phrase “ II” 'Ma Pa Ga Re, Re Ga Ma Ga Re - Sa'.
· This phrase highlights Kafi's komal Ga and komal Ni, and the sweet, swaying movement between Ma, Pa, Ga, and Re is highly characteristic.
· Khamaj “B” matches with phrase “I” 'Dha Ni Pa Dha Ni Sả, Ni Dha Pa, Dha Ma Ga'.
· This phrase emphasizes Khamaj's shuddha Ga, shuddha Ni, and the playful, often descending-oriented phrases around Pa, Dha, and Ni, typical of lighter forms like Thumri.
· Adana “C” matches with phrase “IV” 'Ni Pa Ma Pa Sả Dha Ni Pa'.
· This captures Adana's serious mood, featuring a strong, oscillating movement between Pa and Ma, and the use of tivra Ma “M^” and komal Ga “g”, though Ga is implied in its typical ascent/descent.
· Bahar “D” matches with phrase “III” 'Ma Ni Dha Ni Sả Ni Pa'.
· This is a classic Bahar phrase, showcasing its meend (glide) from Ma to Ni, the emphasis on shuddha Dha and shuddha Ni, and its association with the spring season.
Additional Knowledge:
· The other matching codes are incorrect as they pair ragas with phrases that belong to different ragas, violating their core melodic identities.