Q. Consider the following differences between Hindustani Music and Carnatic Music:
  1. While Hindustani music is raga based, Carnatic is kriti-based
  2. While Hindustani music is mostly accompanied by sarangi, Carnatic music is mostly accompanied by violin
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: Both are correct statements
While the Hindustani music is based on ragas, Carnatic music is kriti-based. While the sarangi is a major accompaniment in Hindustani, the violin reigns in Carnatic.