Match the Hindustani Talas in List I with their total number of Matras (beats) in List II:

List I (Hindustani Tala)	List II (Matra Count)
A. Teen Taal	I. 10 Matras
B. Deepchandi Taal	II. 16 Matras
C. Chautaal	III. 14 Matras
D. Jhap Taal	IV. 12 Matras

Choose the correct answer:

Correct option is A

Correct Option: a)
Hindustani metric cycles ( Talas) are structurally identified by their total count of time units ( Matras), divisions ( Vibhags), and stroke accents ( Tali/Khali).
Information Booster:
· Teen Taal (A-II): 16 Matras divided into 4 equal Vibhags of 4 Matras each (4+4+4+4).
· Deepchandi Taal (B-III): 14 Matras divided into 4 Vibhags (3+4+3+4), predominantly used in semi-classical genres like Thumri and Holi.
· Chautaal (C-IV): 12 Matras divided into 6 Vibhags of 2 Matras each (2+2+2+2+2+2), extensively played on Pakhawaj for Dhrupad accompaniment.
· Jhap Taal (D-I): 10 Matras divided into 4 Vibhags (2+3+2+3).
Additional Knowledge:
· Chautaal and Ektaal both contain 12 Matras, but Chautaal is played on the Pakhawaj with open strokes ( Khula Bols), whereas Ektaal is played on the Tabla.