Q41. The name associated with the Konnakol art form is:
a) B.C. Manjunath
b) Ravi Shankar
c) Emani Sankara Sastry
d) Shivkumar Sharma
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Correct Answer: a) B.C. Manjunath
Explanation: B.C. Manjunath is a renowned percussionist and exponent of Konnakol, the art of performing percussion syllables vocally in South Indian Carnatic music.
Q42. Who is recognized for their expertise in playing the Mohan Veena?
a) Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
b) Bismillah Khan
c) L. Subramaniam
d) M. S. Subbulakshmi
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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.
Q43. The name associated with the Carnatic music on Mandolin is:
a) U. Srinivas
b) Ravi Shankar
c) Emani Sankara Sastry
d) Shivkumar Sharma
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Correct Answer: a) U. Srinivas
Explanation: Mandolin U. Srinivas was a child prodigy and a renowned Carnatic musician known for his virtuosity in playing the Mandolin, an instrument uncommon in Indian classical music.
Q44. Who is known for their mastery over the Chitravina (or Gottuvadhyam)?
a) N. Ravikiran
b) Bismillah Khan
c) L. Subramaniam
d) M. S. Subbulakshmi
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Correct Answer: a) N. Ravikiran
Explanation: Chitravina N. Ravikiran is a prodigious musician known for his expertise in playing the Chitravina, a 21-string fretless lute in Carnatic music.
Q45. The name associated with the Kora in Indian fusion music is:
a) Toumani Diabaté
b) Ravi Shankar
c) Emani Sankara Sastry
d) Shivkumar Sharma
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Correct Answer: a) Toumani Diabaté
Explanation: Toumani Diabaté, although not Indian, is a renowned Kora player from Mali who has collaborated extensively with Indian musicians in fusion projects, bringing the Kora into the Indian music scene.
Q46. Who is recognized for their expertise in playing the Harmonium in the realm of Indian classical music?
a) Tulsidas Borkar
b) Bismillah Khan
c) L. Subramaniam
d) M. S. Subbulakshmi
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Correct Answer: a) Tulsidas Borkar
Explanation: Tulsidas Borkar was a legendary Harmonium player known for his contributions to Indian classical music, elevating the status of the Harmonium as a solo and accompanying instrument.
Q47. The name associated with the Dhrupad vocal genre is:
a) Zia Fariduddin Dagar
b) Ravi Shankar
c) Emani Sankara Sastry
d) Shivkumar Sharma
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Correct Answer: a) Zia Fariduddin Dagar
Explanation: Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar was a renowned Dhrupad vocalist known for his deep, meditative renditions and contributions to preserving the Dhrupad tradition.
Q48. Who is known for their mastery over the Taus?
a) Bhai Baldeep Singh
b) Bismillah Khan
c) L. Subramaniam
d) M. S. Subbulakshmi
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Correct Answer: a) Bhai Baldeep Singh
Explanation: Bhai Baldeep Singh is a custodian of the Gurbani Kirtan tradition and is known for his mastery over traditional Sikh musical instruments, including the Taus.
Q49. The name associated with the Jazz Saxophone in Indian fusion music is:
a) Kadri Gopalnath
b) Ravi Shankar
c) Emani Sankara Sastry
d) Shivkumar Sharma
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Correct Answer: a) Kadri Gopalnath
Explanation: Kadri Gopalnath was a pioneer in introducing the Saxophone to Indian classical music, creating a unique blend of Carnatic music with the Saxophone.
Q50. Who is recognized for their expertise in playing the Sarangi in the context of Indian classical music?
a) Sultan Khan
b) Bismillah Khan
c) L. Subramaniam
d) M. S. Subbulakshmi
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Correct Answer: a) Sultan Khan
Explanation: Ustad Sultan Khan was a celebrated Indian Sarangi player and classical vocalist known for his soulful renditions and contributions to Indian classical and fusion music.