Q21. The name associated with the Jaltarang is:
a) Milind Tulankar
b) Bismillah Khan
c) Emani Sankara Sastry
d) Shivkumar Sharma
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Correct Answer: a) Milind Tulankar
Explanation: Milind Tulankar is a celebrated Jaltarang artist, known for his performances on this unique musical instrument consisting of water-filled bowls.
Q22. Who is known for their expertise in playing the Kanjira?
a) Zakir Hussain
b) Ravi Shankar
c) Hariprasad Chaurasia
d) Selvaganesh Vinayakram
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Correct Answer: d) Selvaganesh Vinayakram
Explanation: Selvaganesh Vinayakram is a renowned Kanjira player, known for his contributions to both Indian classical and fusion music.
Q23. The Sarod is best associated with which musician?
a) Amjad Ali Khan
b) Bismillah Khan
c) L. Subramaniam
d) M. S. Subbulakshmi
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Correct Answer: a) Amjad Ali Khan
Explanation: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is one of the most celebrated classical musicians in India, known for his virtuosity on the Sarod.
Q24. Who is recognized for their mastery over the Surbahar?
a) Annapurna Devi
b) Bismillah Khan
c) L. Subramaniam
d) M. S. Subbulakshmi
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Correct Answer: a) Annapurna Devi
Explanation: Annapurna Devi was a renowned Surbahar player and a disciple of the Maihar Gharana. She was known for her deep and meditative style of playing.
Q25. The name associated with the Ghazal vocal genre is:
a) Jagjit Singh
b) Bismillah Khan
c) Emani Sankara Sastry
d) Shivkumar Sharma
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Correct Answer: a) Jagjit Singh
Explanation: Jagjit Singh was a legendary Indian Ghazal singer, composer, and musician, known for his contributions to Indian music and popularizing the Ghazal genre.
Q26. Who is known for their expertise in playing the Double Bass in Indian fusion music?
a) Zakir Hussain
b) Ravi Shankar
c) Hariprasad Chaurasia
d) Mohan Veena
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Correct Answer: d) Mohan Veena
Explanation: This question contains an error in the options provided. Mohan Veena is an instrument, not an artist. A correct question would involve artists known for their expertise in a specific instrument within the context of Indian fusion music.
Q27. The Tabla is best associated with which musician?
a) Zakir Hussain
b) Alla Rakha
c) Anindo Chatterjee
d) Kishan Maharaj
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Correct Answer: a) Zakir Hussain
Explanation: Ustad Zakir Hussain is a celebrated Indian tabla virtuoso, composer, percussionist, music producer, and film actor, known globally for his mastery of the instrument.
Q28. Who is recognized for their mastery over the Khol?
a) Jnan Prakash Ghosh
b) Bismillah Khan
c) Hariprasad Chaurasia
d) Shivkumar Sharma
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Correct Answer: a) Jnan Prakash Ghosh
Explanation: Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh was an influential figure in Indian classical music, known for his mastery over the Khol, a traditional Indian drum used in devotional music.
Q29. The name associated with the Carnatic Violin is:
a) Lalgudi Jayaraman
b) Ravi Shankar
c) Emani Sankara Sastry
d) Shivkumar Sharma
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Correct Answer: a) Lalgudi Jayaraman
Explanation: Lalgudi Jayaraman was a legendary Carnatic violinist, known for his unique style and contributions to Indian classical music.
Q30. Who is recognized for their expertise in playing the Thavil?
a) Valayapatti A.R. Subramaniam
b) Bismillah Khan
c) L. Subramaniam
d) M. S. Subbulakshmi
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Correct Answer: a) Valayapatti A.R. Subramaniam
Explanation: Valayapatti A.R. Subramaniam is a renowned Thavil artist, known for his performances in Carnatic music and his role in popularizing the instrument.