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 ragas. 3. Annamacharya and Tyagaraja are contemporaries. 4. Annamacharya kirtanas are devotional songs in praise of Lord Venkateshwara. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A1 and 3 only
B2 and 4 only
C1, 2 and 3
D2, 3 and 4
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 2 and 4 only
UPSC CSE Prelims 2018 (GS-I, Set C), Q.44. Official answer key: B.
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