Match the following :
A. Re Ma Pa Dha, Ma Re Dha Sa : i. Khamaj
B. Ni Dha Ma Pa Dha Ma Ga : ii. Alhaiya Bilawal
C. Ga Re Ga Pa Ma Ga Ma Re : iii. Bihag
D. Ni Sa Ga Ma Pa, Ga Ma Ga : iv. Durga

Question

Match the following :
A. Re Ma Pa Dha, Ma Re Dha Sa : i. Khamaj
B. Ni Dha Ma Pa Dha Ma Ga : ii. Alhaiya Bilawal
C. Ga Re Ga Pa Ma Ga Ma Re : iii. Bihag
D. Ni Sa Ga Ma Pa, Ga Ma Ga : iv. Durga

Accepted Answer

Option 2 is the correct answer, and here's a detailed explanation to justify why this is the case:

1. **A. Re Ma Pa Dha, Ma Re Dha Sa : i. Khamaj**
   - The phrase "Re Ma Pa Dha, Ma Re Dha Sa" aligns with the characteristics of Raag Khamaj. Khamaj is known for its use of the notes Re, Ma, Pa, and Dha prominently, and the phrase structure fits well within the typical patterns used in Khamaj compositions.

2. **B. Ni Dha Ma Pa Dha Ma Ga : ii. Alhaiya Bilawal**
   - The phrase "Ni Dha Ma Pa Dha Ma Ga" is indicative of Raag Alhaiya Bilawal. This raag often features the descending sequence from Ni to Ga, and the use of Ma and Pa is characteristic of its melodic structure. The phrase matches the typical note progression found in Alhaiya Bilawal.

3. **C. Ga Re Ga Pa Ma Ga Ma Re : iii. Bihag**
   - The phrase "Ga Re Ga Pa Ma Ga Ma Re" corresponds to Raag Bihag. Bihag is known for its emphasis on Ga and Ma, and the phrase reflects the typical ascending and descending movements found in Bihag compositions. The use of Ga and Ma in this specific sequence is a hallmark of Bihag.

4. **D. Ni Sa Ga Ma Pa, Ga Ma Ga : iv. Durga**
   - The phrase "Ni Sa Ga Ma Pa, Ga Ma Ga" fits well with Raag Durga. Durga is characterized by the use of Sa, Ga, Ma, and Pa, and the phrase structure is consistent with the melodic patterns of Durga. The repetition of Ga and Ma is typical in Durga's compositions.

**Why Other Options Are Incorrect:**

- **Option 1 (A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii):** 
  - This option incorrectly matches A with iv (Durga), which does not fit the phrase "Re Ma Pa Dha, Ma Re Dha Sa" as well as Khamaj does. Similarly, C is matched with i (Khamaj), which does not align with the phrase "Ga Re Ga Pa Ma Ga Ma Re" as accurately as Bihag.

- **Option 3 (A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i):**
  - This option incorrectly matches A with iii (Bihag), which does not suit the phrase "Re Ma Pa Dha, Ma Re Dha Sa" as well as Khamaj. Additionally, B is matched with iv (Durga), which does not fit the phrase "Ni Dha Ma Pa Dha Ma Ga" as well as Alhaiya Bilawal.

- **Option 4 (A-iii, B-ii, C-iv, D-i):**
  - This option incorrectly matches A with iii (Bihag) and C with iv (Durga), which do not align with the respective phrases as accurately as Khamaj and Bihag do.

In conclusion, Option 2 is the correct answer because it accurately matches each phrase with the corresponding raag based on the typical note sequences and characteristics of each raag.