Question

Which of the following statements correctly describes the two main traditions of Indian classical music?

• A. Hindustani music is limited to South India, while Carnatic music is popular in the North.
• B. Carnatic music is practiced mainly in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, while Hindustani music is followed in the rest of India.
• C. Carnatic and Hindustani music are identical in style and regional influence.
• D. Hindustani classical music is only practiced in Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Carnatic music is practiced mainly in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, while Hindustani music is followed in the rest of India.

Indian classical music is categorized into two main systems: Hindustani and Carnatic. Carnatic music is predominantly practiced in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. The classical music tradition followed in the rest of India is known as Hindustani classical music.