Ten thaats or scales, belong to which system of music?

(A) Hindustani Music
(B) Folk Music
(C) Chinese Music
(D) Western Music

Correct Answer : Hindustani Music
Question Asked : SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) Exam 2016
Explanation : The ten Thaats are the modes of Indian classical music system. Thaats always have seven different pitches (called swara) and are a basis for the organization and classification of ragas in North Indian classical music. The Thaat system was created by Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande.
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