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GPSC Class 1-2 2023 · Question 49 of 100

With reference to cultural history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis are devotional songs in praise of Lord Krishna. 2. Tyagaraja created several new songs. 3. Annamacharya and Tyagaraja are contemporaries. 4. Annamacharya kirtanas are devotional songs in praise of Lord Venkateshwara. Which of the above statements are correct?

Art and Culture - Music

  1. A1 and 3 only
  2. B2 and 4 onlyCorrect
  3. C1, 2 and 3
  4. D2, 3 and 4

Answer: B. 2 and 4 only

Explanation

Tyagaraja's kritis are mostly in praise of Lord Rama (not Krishna), and Annamacharya (15th c.) was not a contemporary of Tyagaraja (18th-19th c.). Statements 2 and 4 are correct.

Source: GPSC Gujarat Administrative Service Class-1, Gujarat Civil Services Class-1 & 2 Prelims (Advt 20/2022-23), held 08-01-2023, Paper-I (General Studies) - English version; answers per official Revised Final Answer Key (Series M, 29-09-2023)

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