GK QUESTION#338
Consider the following statements about Amjad Ali Khan:
- He is a renowned sarod player in whose honour the state of Massachusetts (USA) declared April 20th, 1984 as a day in his name.
- He has been awarded the Padma Shri (1975), Padma Bhushan (1991), and Padma Vibhushan (2001).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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C. Both 1 and 2
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Explanation
Amjad Ali Khan is a sarod musician. His own awards listing places Amjad Ali Khan Day in Massachusetts, USA, on 20 April 1984. His Sangeet Natak Akademi citation records the Padma Shri in 1975, Padma Bhushan in 1991 and Padma Vibhushan in 2001. Together these records support the two statements; the Massachusetts date is supported by the artist’s listing rather than a separately retrieved proclamation.