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General Awareness, General Awareness (2024), General Awareness (2024)-7, SSC CGL Tier-1 (PYQs)
The renowned ghazal singer Girija Devi was born in _______.
Question & Answer (English)
The renowned ghazal singer Girija Devi was born in _______.
- Bihar
- Punjab
- Karnataka
- Uttar Pradesh — Correct Answer
Explanation:
The renowned classical singer Girija Devi was born in Varanasi, which is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
- She was a legendary Indian classical singer of the Seniya and Banaras gharanas.
- She is famously known as the 'Queen of Thumri' for her contribution to the genre.
- She was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2016.
प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)
प्रसिद्ध गजल गायिका गिरिजा देवी का जन्म _______ में हुआ था।
- बिहार
- पंजाब
- कर्नाटक
- उत्तर प्रदेश — सही उत्तर
स्पष्टीकरण:
मशहूर शास्त्रीय गायिका गिरिजा देवी का जन्म वाराणसी में हुआ था, जो उत्तर प्रदेश में है।
इनके बारे में कुछ मुख्य बातें:
- इन्हें 'ठुमरी की रानी' (Queen of Thumri) कहा जाता है क्योंकि इन्होंने ठुमरी गायन को एक नई पहचान दी।
- ये बनारस घराने से ताल्लुक रखती थीं।
- संगीत में इनके योगदान के लिए इन्हें 2016 में पद्म विभूषण से सम्मानित किया गया था।
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