Who among the following is/was a famous sitarist?

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Who among the following is/was a famous sitarist?

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Who among the following is/was a famous sitarist?

  1. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
  2. Ravi Shankar — Correct Answer
  3. Zakir Hussain
  4. Ustad Bismillah Khan
Explanation:

Pandit Ravi Shankar was a world-renowned musician and composer famous for playing the Sitar.

Here are the instruments associated with the other options:

  • Pandit Bhimsen Joshi: Famous vocalist (Kirana Gharana).
  • Zakir Hussain: Famous Tabla player.
  • Ustad Bismillah Khan: Famous Shehnai player.

प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)

निम्नलिखित में से कौन एक प्रसिद्ध सितार वादक है/थे?

  1. पंडित भीमसेन जोशी
  2. रवि शंकर — सही उत्तर
  3. ज़ाकिर हुसैन
  4. उस्ताद बिस्मिल्लाह खान
स्पष्टीकरण:

पंडित रवि शंकर एक विश्व प्रसिद्ध संगीतकार थे जो सितार वादन के लिए जाने जाते थे।

आइए अन्य विकल्पों से जुड़े वाद्ययंत्रों को देखें:

  • पंडित भीमसेन जोशी: प्रसिद्ध शास्त्रीय गायक (किराना घराना)।
  • ज़ाकिर हुसैन: प्रसिद्ध तबला वादक।
  • उस्ताद बिस्मिल्लाह खान: प्रसिद्ध शहनाई वादक।

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