Raga Lakshana: Hindolam MCQs Quiz | Class 9

Class IX Carnatic Music (Vocal) Theory Unit III quiz on Raga Lakshana: Hindolam. This quiz covers the Arohana/avarohana, identity points, and key phrases of the Raga. Click Submit to check your score and download the answer key PDF.

Raga Hindolam: Key Concepts for Class 9

Raga Hindolam is a very popular and pleasing raga in Carnatic music. It is known for its meditative and bhakti-filled appeal. Below are the essential points you need to remember for your theory exam.

1. Origin and Classification

  • Parent Raga (Janaka): It is a Janya (derived) raga of the 20th Melakarta, Natabhairavi.
  • Type: It is an Audava-Audava raga, meaning it has 5 notes in the ascending scale and 5 notes in the descending scale.
  • Symmetry: It is a symmetrical raga (same notes in Arohana and Avarohana).

2. Arohana and Avarohana

Arohana S G2 M1 D1 N2 S
Avarohana S N2 D1 M1 G2 S

3. Swarasthanas (Notes Used)

The specific varieties of notes used in Hindolam are:

  • Shadjam (Sa)
  • Sadharana Gandharam (G2)
  • Suddha Madhyamam (M1)
  • Suddha Dhaivatam (D1)
  • Kaisiki Nishadam (N2)

Varjya Swaras (Absent Notes): Rishabha (Ri) and Panchama (Pa) are completely omitted in this raga.

4. Key Features & Mood

Rasa: The predominant moods are Bhakti (devotion), Karuna (compassion), and Shanta (peace). It is very soothing to hear.

Time: Though it can be sung at any time, it is considered very auspicious and pleasant when performed in the late evening.

Hindustani Equivalent: The corresponding raga in Hindustani music is Malkauns.

5. Practice Questions

  1. Which two notes are missing in Hindolam? (Ans: Ri and Pa)
  2. What is the Melakarta number of Natabhairavi? (Ans: 20)
  3. Does Hindolam use Prati Madhyamam? (Ans: No, Suddha Madhyamam)
  4. Is Hindolam a Vakra raga? (Ans: No, it has a straight flow)
  5. Name a famous Kriti in Hindolam. (Ans: Samajavaragamana)