Correct option is A
Correct Option: a)
The
72 Melakarta scheme is the system of organizing parent scales (ragas) in
Carnatic (Karnatak) music. The 72 scales are grouped into 12 larger sections called
Chakras (wheels), each containing 6 melas. Each chakra is given a symbolic name.
Information Booster:
· The chakras are named in order:
· Indu,
· Netra,
· Agni,
· Veda,
· Bana,
· Rutu,
· Rishi,
· Vasu,
· Brahma,
· Disi,
· Rudra,
· Aditya.
· Therefore, the
ninth chakra is unequivocally named 'Brahma'.
· The melas in this chakra (Mela 49 to 54) all contain the notes Sudha Dhaivata and Sudha Nishada.
Additional Knowledge:
·
Rudra is the name of the
11th Chakra.
·
Disi is the name of the
10th Chakra.
·
Aditya is the name of the
12th and final Chakra.