Q1. Which statements regarding Kuchamani Khayal are correct? (I) Kuchamani Khayal was started by the famous folk dramatist Lachhi Ram. (II) Chand Nilgiri, Rao Ridamal and Meera Mangal are the main khayals created by Lachhi Ram. (III) Kuchamani Khayal is not performed in an open theatre. (IV) In this Khayal, players of dhol, sarangi, clarinet and dholak are the main accompanists. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Explanation
Kuchamani Khayal is associated with Lachhi Ram, so the statement about its origin is accepted. The works named in the question, Chand Nilgiri, Rao Ridamal and Meera Mangal, are also linked with Lachhi Ram, making that statement correct. The open-theatre statement is the false one, because Khayal traditions are performed before an audience in an open performance setting rather than being confined away from it. The musical accompaniment statement fits the form, as dhol, sarangi, clarinet and dholak players support the performance. Hence the correct combination retains the first, second and fourth statements.