2004 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2004 · General Studies

Question 44: History and Culture

Who among the following is well known as an exponent of flute?

aDebu Choudhri
bMadhup Mudgal
cRonu Mazumdar
dShafaat Ahmad

AnswerThe answer is (c).

Ronu Majumdar is a well-known exponent of the bansuri, the Indian bamboo flute. Debu Chaudhuri is a sitarist, Madhup Mudgal is a Hindustani vocalist and Shafaat Ahmad Khan is a tabla player. Remember the instrument with each name: Majumdar for the flute, Chaudhuri for the sitar, Mudgal for the voice, Khan for the tabla.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Debu Chaudhuri plays the sitar.
  • (b) Madhup Mudgal is a vocalist.
  • (c) Correct: Ronu Majumdar is a flautist.
  • (d) Shafaat Ahmad Khan plays the tabla.

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