Q11. The Sarangi is best associated with which musician?
a) Ram Narayan
b) Amjad Ali Khan
c) L. Subramaniam
d) M. S. Subbulakshmi
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Correct Answer: a) Ram Narayan
Explanation: Pandit Ram Narayan is a globally renowned Sarangi player, credited with popularizing the Sarangi as a solo concert instrument.
Q12. Who is a famous Carnatic vocalist?
a) Zakir Hussain
b) Ravi Shankar
c) M. S. Subbulakshmi
d) Shivkumar Sharma
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Correct Answer: c) M. S. Subbulakshmi
Explanation: M. S. Subbulakshmi was a legendary Carnatic vocalist, known for her divine voice and contributions to Indian classical music.
Q13. The name associated with the Mohan Veena is:
a) Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
b) Bismillah Khan
c) Emani Sankara Sastry
d) Shivkumar Sharma
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Correct Answer: a) Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
Explanation: Grammy Award winner Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt is known for his Mohan Veena, a modified slide guitar, and his contributions to fusion music.
Q14. Who is recognized for their expertise in playing the Rudra Veena?
a) Zia Mohiuddin Dagar
b) Amjad Ali Khan
c) L. Subramaniam
d) M. S. Subbulakshmi
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Correct Answer: a) Zia Mohiuddin Dagar
Explanation: Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar was an Indian classical musician, a leading player of the Rudra Veena, and a proponent of the Dhrupad genre.
Q15. The name associated with the Khyal vocal genre is:
a) Bhimsen Joshi
b) Bismillah Khan
c) Emani Sankara Sastry
d) Shivkumar Sharma
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Correct Answer: a) Bhimsen Joshi
Explanation: Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was a legendary Indian vocalist in the Hindustani classical tradition, known for his performances in the Khyal singing style.
Q16. Who is known for their mastery over the Dholak?
a) Zakir Hussain
b) Ravi Shankar
c) Hariprasad Chaurasia
d) Puran Chand Wadali
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Correct Answer: d) Puran Chand Wadali
Explanation: Puran Chand Wadali, part of the Wadali Brothers duo, is known for his expertise in playing the Dholak, contributing to Sufi music.
Q17. The Bansuri is best associated with which musician?
a) Zakir Hussain
b) Ravi Shankar
c) Hariprasad Chaurasia
d) Shivkumar Sharma
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Correct Answer: c) Hariprasad Chaurasia
Explanation: Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia is an internationally acclaimed flautist, known for his outstanding contribution to Indian classical music through the Bansuri.
Q18. Who is recognized for their expertise in playing the Harmonium?
a) Ajoy Chakrabarty
b) Bismillah Khan
c) L. Subramaniam
d) M. S. Subbulakshmi
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Correct Answer: a) Ajoy Chakrabarty
Explanation: Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty is known for his expertise in playing the Harmonium, alongside his contributions as a classical vocalist.
Q19. The name associated with the Esraj is:
a) Ranadhir Roy
b) Ravi Shankar
c) Emani Sankara Sastry
d) Shivkumar Sharma
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Correct Answer: a) Ranadhir Roy
Explanation: Ranadhir Roy is known for his mastery of the Esraj, a string instrument used in Indian classical music.
Q20. Who is recognized for their mastery over the Pakhawaj?
a) Zakir Hussain
b) Ravi Shankar
c) Hariprasad Chaurasia
d) Bhavani Shankar
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Correct Answer: d) Bhavani Shankar
Explanation: Pandit Bhavani Shankar is a renowned Indian classical musician known for his expertise in playing the Pakhawaj.