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UPPSC

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE · 2010

Previous Year Question

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists:

List-I

List-II

A. Kishan Maharaj

1. Sarangi player

B. Hari Prasad Chaurasia

2. Tabla player

C. Pt. Gopalji Mishra

3. Pakhawaj player

D. Kudauk Singh

4. Bansuri player

Codes:

A.

A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

B.

A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

C.

A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1

D.

A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

Correct Answer: D

Detailed Solution

Kishan Maharaj — Tabla player: Pandit Kishan Maharaj was a celebrated Tabla player of the Banaras Gharana. He attained distinction both in solo Tabla and in accompanying leading Hindustani vocal and instrumental musicians.

Hari Prasad Chaurasia — Bansuri player: Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia is a world-renowned Indian classical flute player. He made a major contribution to establishing the Bansuri as an important solo instrument in Hindustani classical music.

Pt. Gopalji Mishra — Sarangi player: Pandit Gopal Misra was a distinguished Sarangi player of Varanasi. He belonged to the Banaras Gharana of Sarangi and was acclaimed both as a soloist and an accompanist.

Kudauk Singh — Pakhawaj player: Kudau Singh was associated with the Pakhawaj tradition. The Kudau Singh Gharana of Pakhawaj developed around his musical tradition and is noted for its powerful and clear rhythmic compositions.

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