What is the term for a structured musical composition in Hindustani classical music?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Bandish.
• A Bandish is a fixed, structured musical composition in Hindustani classical music, set to a specific raga and tala.
• It forms the foundation for improvisation in vocal and instrumental performances.
Information Booster:
• Bandish compositions are generally written in Braj Bhasha, Hindi, Urdu, or Sanskrit.
• They are used in Dhrupad, Khayal, Thumri, and Tappa styles.
Additional Knowledge:
• Dhrupad, the oldest Hindustani form, flourished in the 15th–16th centuries CE.
• Khayal, where bandish is central, developed in the 17th–18th centuries CE under Mughal patronage.
• Bandish preserves raga grammar across generations.