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In Hindustani classical music, the swara Pa is known as _____.

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UPTET 2026 Paper 2 Social Studies Question Paper (3-Jul-2026) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

Pancham

In Hindustani classical music, the seven basic swaras (notes) are Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, and Ni.

The swara 'Pa' is the fifth note in this scale and is formally called 'Pancham', corresponding to the perfect fifth in Western music theory.

Patdeep is actually the name of a raga, not a swara, while Paramesh and Paheli are not recognised terms in classical music nomenclature.

Therefore, the correct answer is Pancham.

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