Q31. The name associated with the Carnatic Flute is:
a) N. Ramani
b) Ravi Shankar
c) Hariprasad Chaurasia
d) Shivkumar Sharma
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Correct Answer: a) N. Ramani
Explanation: Dr. N. Ramani was a renowned Carnatic flautist, known for his virtuosity and contributions to South Indian classical music.
Q32. Who is known for their mastery over the Rudra Veena?
a) Zia Mohiuddin Dagar
b) Bismillah 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.
Q33. The name associated with the Hindustani Slide Guitar is:
a) Debashish Bhattacharya
b) Ravi Shankar
c) Emani Sankara Sastry
d) Shivkumar Sharma
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Correct Answer: a) Debashish Bhattacharya
Explanation: Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya is a renowned slide guitarist known for his innovative approach to playing the Hindustani slide guitar.
Q34. Who is recognized for their expertise in playing the Dhol?
a) Sukhwinder Singh
b) Bismillah Khan
c) L. Subramaniam
d) M. S. Subbulakshmi
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Correct Answer: a) Sukhwinder Singh
Explanation: Sukhwinder Singh is a versatile Indian musician, known for his energetic playing of the Dhol, especially in Punjabi music and Bollywood soundtracks.
Q35. The name associated with the Carnatic Vocal music is:
a) M. Balamuralikrishna
b) Bismillah Khan
c) Emani Sankara Sastry
d) Shivkumar Sharma
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Correct Answer: a) M. Balamuralikrishna
Explanation: Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna was a legendary Carnatic vocalist, known for his rich voice and contributions to Indian classical music.
Q36. Who is known for their mastery over the Sarangi?
a) Ram Narayan
b) Bismillah 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.
Q37. The name associated with the Hindustani Vocal music is:
a) Pandit Jasraj
b) Ravi Shankar
c) Emani Sankara Sastry
d) Shivkumar Sharma
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Correct Answer: a) Pandit Jasraj
Explanation: Pandit Jasraj was a doyen of Indian classical vocal music, known for his performances in the Hindustani classical genre.
Q38. Who is recognized for their expertise in playing the Sitar?
a) Anoushka Shankar
b) Bismillah Khan
c) L. Subramaniam
d) M. S. Subbulakshmi
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Correct Answer: a) Anoushka Shankar
Explanation: Anoushka Shankar is an internationally acclaimed Sitar player and composer, known for her virtuosity and for carrying forward the legacy of her father, Pandit Ravi Shankar.
Q39. The name associated with the Tabla in the Benares gharana is:
a) Kishan Maharaj
b) Ravi Shankar
c) Emani Sankara Sastry
d) Shivkumar Sharma
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Correct Answer: a) Kishan Maharaj
Explanation: Pandit Kishan Maharaj was a legendary Tabla player from the Benares gharana, known for his powerful and intricate style of playing.
Q40. Who is known for their mastery over the Ghatam?
a) Vikku Vinayakram
b) Bismillah Khan
c) L. Subramaniam
d) M. S. Subbulakshmi
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Correct Answer: a) Vikku Vinayakram
Explanation: T. H. Vikku Vinayakram is an Indian percussionist and a leading player of the Ghatam, contributing significantly to Carnatic music.