Select the odd one :

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To determine why Option 2 is the odd one out, we need to analyze the shruti (microtonal intervals) relationships between the given pairs of swaras (musical notes) in Indian classical music.

1. **Option 1: Sa – ma – 9 shruti**
   - In Indian classical music, the interval between Sa (Shadja) and Ma (Madhyama) is typically 9 shrutis. This is a standard interval and is consistent with the traditional understanding of shruti distribution.

2. **Option 2: Re – Pa – 13 shruti**
   - The interval between Re (Rishabha) and Pa (Panchama) is not typically 13 shrutis. In the standard shruti system, the interval from Re to Pa is usually 12 shrutis. Therefore, this option deviates from the traditional shruti count, making it the odd one out.

3. **Option 3: Ma – Sa – 13 shruti**
   - The interval from Ma (Madhyama) to the higher octave Sa (Shadja) is traditionally 13 shrutis. This is a standard interval in the shruti system, aligning with the expected distribution.

4. **Option 4: Pa – Sa – 9 shruti**
   - The interval from Pa (Panchama) to the higher octave Sa (Shadja) is typically 9 shrutis. This is consistent with the traditional understanding of shruti intervals.

In summary, Option 2 is the odd one out because the interval between Re and Pa is incorrectly given as 13 shrutis, whereas it should be 12 shrutis according to the traditional shruti system. The other options correctly represent standard shruti intervals, making Option 2 the only one that deviates from the norm.