The first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, a music training school, was set up in 1901 by Vishnu Digambar Paluskar in

Question

The first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, a music training school, was set up in 1901 by Vishnu Digambar Paluskar in

1. A. Delhi
2. B. Gwalior
3. C. Ujjain
4. D. Lahore (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — Lahore

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Lahore.

Key Points

• Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar established the first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya in Lahore in 1901 to provide systematic, institutional training in Hindustani classical music.
• He later opened branches in other cities.
• Lahore, then part of undivided India, was his first choice.