Raga Outline: Mohanam MCQs Quiz | Class 9
This Class IX Carnatic Music (Melodic Instrument) (Code 032) quiz covers Unit Practical Topic 3. Test your knowledge on the Raga Outline of Mohanam, including its swara positions, typical phrases, and structure. Click Submit to verify your answers and download the PDF solution.
About Raga Mohanam
Mohanam is one of the most popular and pleasing ragas in Carnatic music. It is an Audava-Audava raga, meaning it has five notes in the ascent (Arohana) and five notes in the descent (Avarohana). It creates a serene and auspicious atmosphere.
Key Characteristics
- Parent Raga (Mela): It is a Janya raga derived from the 28th Melakarta, Harikambhoji.
- Swaras Present: Shadjam (S), Chatusruti Rishabha (R2), Antara Gandhara (G3), Panchama (P), and Chatusruti Dhaivata (D2).
- Varjya Swaras: The notes Madhyama (M) and Nishada (N) are completely absent.
- Hindustani Equivalent: Raga Bhupali.
- Rasa: It generally evokes Vira (valour), Sringara (love), and Santa (peace).
Swara Positions Table
| Swara | Technical Name | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| Sa | Shadjam | S |
| Ri | Chatusruti Rishabha | R2 |
| Ga | Antara Gandhara | G3 |
| Pa | Panchama | P |
| Da | Chatusruti Dhaivata | D2 |
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
Common phrasing in Mohanam includes patterns like G P D S, S R G P, and D P G R S. The raga allows for extensive elaboration (Alapana) and is considered a major raga suitable for main concert pieces.
Quick Revision Points
- It is a symmetric pentatonic scale.
- It is an Upanga raga (no foreign notes).
- Jeeva swaras are Gandhara and Dhaivata.
- It is a Sarva Swara Murchana raga (graha bhedam on its notes yields other ragas like Madhyamavati, Hindolam, Shuddha Saveri, and Udayaravichandrika).
Extra Practice Questions
- Which two notes are omitted in Mohanam compared to Harikambhoji? (Ans: Ma and Ni)
- What is the Melakarta number of the parent raga? (Ans: 28)
- Is Mohanam a Bhashanga or Upanga raga? (Ans: Upanga)
- Name the Hindustani equivalent of Mohanam. (Ans: Bhupali)
- How many swaras are there in the Arohana of Mohanam? (Ans: 5)
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