Question

Which of the following are related to Music? A. Pt. Ravishankar B. Rajendra Gangagani C. Sitara Devi D. Amzad Ali Khan E. Hari Prasad Chaurasia Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B & C Only
• B. B, C & D Only
• C. A, D & E Only
• D. A, C & E Only

Hint:

Ravi Shankar (Sitar), Amjad Ali Khan (Sarod), and Hariprasad Chaurasia (Flute) are legendary Indian classical musicians.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Indian classical music includes:
• Vocal music,
• Instrumental music,
• Hindustani and Carnatic traditions. This question asks us to identify personalities primarily associated with Indian classical music.

Step 1: Analyzing Pt. Ravi Shankar. Pandit Ravi Shankar was one of the greatest sitar maestros in Indian classical music. He popularized Indian music internationally. Thus: \[ A \text{ is correct} \]

Step 2: Analyzing Rajendra Gangagani. Rajendra Gangani is mainly associated with: \[ \text{Kathak dance} \] and not primarily with classical instrumental music. Therefore: \[ B \text{ is incorrect} \]

Step 3: Analyzing Sitara Devi. Sitara Devi was a legendary: \[ \text{Kathak dancer} \] Hence: \[ C \text{ is incorrect} \]

Step 4: Analyzing Amjad Ali Khan. Amjad Ali Khan is a famous: \[ \text{Sarod maestro} \] Thus: \[ D \text{ is correct} \]

Step 5: Analyzing Hari Prasad Chaurasia. Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia is one of the greatest: \[ \text{Flute (Bansuri) players} \] in Indian classical music. Therefore: \[ E \text{ is correct} \]

Step 6: Selecting the correct combination. The personalities related to music are: \[ A, D, E \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{Option (C)}} \]