Hariprasad Chaurasia, an Indian flutist in the…

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Hariprasad Chaurasia, an Indian flutist in the Hindustani classical tradition, was awarded with which of the following awards in 2000?

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Hariprasad Chaurasia, an Indian flutist in the Hindustani classical tradition, was awarded with which of the following awards in 2000?

  1. Padma Vibhushan — Correct Answer
  2. Padma Bhushan
  3. Padma Shri
  4. Bharat Ratna
Explanation:

Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in the year 2000.

  • He is a world-renowned exponent of the Bansuri (Indian bamboo flute) in the Hindustani classical tradition.
  • Other major awards: He received the Padma Bhushan in 1992 and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1984.
  • The Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award in India.

प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)

हिंदुस्तानी शास्त्रीय परंपरा के भारतीय बांसुरी वादक हरिप्रसाद चौरसिया को 2000 में निम्नलिखित में से किस पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया गया था?

  1. पद्म विभूषण — सही उत्तर
  2. पद्म भूषण
  3. पद्म श्री
  4. भारत रत्न
स्पष्टीकरण:

पंडित हरिप्रसाद चौरसिया को वर्ष 2000 में पद्म विभूषण से सम्मानित किया गया था।

  • वह हिंदुस्तानी शास्त्रीय परंपरा में बांसुरी के विश्व प्रसिद्ध वादक हैं।
  • अन्य प्रमुख पुरस्कार: उन्हें 1992 में पद्म भूषण और 1984 में संगीत नाटक अकादमी पुरस्कार मिला था।
  • पद्म विभूषण भारत का दूसरा सर्वोच्च नागरिक सम्मान है।

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