Match the following proponents of Indian classical music with their Gharanas:

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Question

Match the following proponents of Indian classical music with their Gharanas:

Musician — Gharana

1. Channulal Mishra — i. Agra Gharana

2. Krishnarao Shankar Pandit — ii. Kirana Gharana

3. Bhimsen Joshi — iii. Gwalior Gharana

4. Pandit Yashpal — iv. Banaras Gharana

Match the correct option:

  1. A. 1-i, 2-ii, 3-iii, 4-iv
  2. B. 1-ii, 2-iv, 3-i, 4-iii
  3. C. 1-iii, 2-i, 3-iv, 4-ii
  4. D. 1-iv, 2-iii, 3-ii, 4-i (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — 1-iv, 2-iii, 3-ii, 4-i

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 1-iv, 2-iii, 3-ii, 4-i.

Key Points

  • Indian classical music Gharana associations: Channulal Mishra — Banaras Gharana (1-iv), Krishnarao Shankar Pandit — Gwalior Gharana (2-iii), Pandit Bhimsen Joshi — Kirana Gharana (3-ii), Pandit Yashpal — Agra Gharana (4-i).