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Identify the traditional wind instrument from Himachal Pradesh, known for its curved horn-like shape and frequent use in festive and ceremonial performances:

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The term Ghana Vadya in Indian music tradition is used for —

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Which instrument is commonly used in Carnatic classical music?

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Which of the following musical instruments is traditionally associated with Hindustani classical vocal music like Dhrupad?

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Instituted in 1984, the National - level Lata Mangeshkar Award is given to promote excellence in the area of light music annually by the_____…

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The National Award for Classical Dance is called.

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Which of the following performance categories belongs to Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra and Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Yuva Prativa Summan?

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Harivarasanam award is given in the field of music by which of the following state governments?

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The Nandi Award for Best Male Playback Singer was instituted by which state in the year 1977?

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Which of the following writers has not been honoured with the Jnanpith Award?

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Which of the following pairs of Padma awardees, along with their respective fields and states, is correctly matched?

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Which of the following Padma awardees is correctly matched with their respective field? 1. Dinesh Saini – Environment 2. Gokul Chandra Das – Folk…

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Which listed dancer’s Sangeet Natak Akademi citation records a gold medal from the Mexican Government?

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Famous playback singer Kishore Kumar was born in 1929 in _________.

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Malka Jaan of Agra Gharana was the court musician at the durbar of which of the following Nawabs of Calcutta?

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Consider the following statements: 1. Land of Gold is a Grammy-nominated album by Anoushka Shankar, a British–Indian American sitar player. 2. Rajna Swaminathan is…

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Consider the following statements: 1. Ashish Sankrityayan is an exponent of Dhrupad music in Hindustani classical tradition. 2. Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab…

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Consider the following statements about Bhupen Hazarika: 1. He was honoured with the Bharat Ratna in 2019 for his contribution to Indian music and…

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Consider the following statements about Indians at the Oscars: 1. A. R. Rahman is the first Indian musician to win the Oscar for Best…

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Consider the following statements about Dr. N. Rajam: 1. She is a violinist. 2. Her Sangeet Natak Akademi award citation recognises her contribution to…

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Consider the following statements about Hari Prasad Chaurasia: 1. He is associated with the Senia Gharana, founded by Bilas Khan and Naubat Khan. 2.…

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Consider the following statements: 1. L. Subramaniam is a violin virtuoso globally famous for Hindustani music, and has received honours including the Padma Shri…

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Consider the following statements: 1. Prerana Shrimali is a senior Kathak dancer of the Jaipur Gharana and recipient of the Rashtriya Ekta Award in…

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Consider the following statements about Deepika Reddy: 1. She is a Kuchipudi dancer. 2. Her initial Kuchipudi teacher was Sumathi Kaushal, and she later…