2006 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2006 · General Studies

Question 32: History and Culture

Who among the following is a Hindustani classical singer?

aGeeta Chandran
bLeela Samson
cGangubai Hangal
dSwapnasundari

AnswerThe answer is (c).

Gangubai Hangal (1913-2009) of Karnataka was a leading Hindustani classical vocalist of the Kirana gharana. Geeta Chandran is a Bharatanatyam dancer, Leela Samson is also a Bharatanatyam dancer, and Swapnasundari is a Kuchipudi dancer. The question asks for the singer, so only Gangubai Hangal fits.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Geeta Chandran is a Bharatanatyam dancer.
  • (b) Leela Samson is a Bharatanatyam dancer.
  • (c) Correct: Gangubai Hangal was a Hindustani classical vocalist.
  • (d) Swapnasundari is a Kuchipudi dancer.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2006, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.