Who among the following is considered as the ‘Father of Carnatic Music in India’? [SICPO Paper I 2023]

Who among the following related to Patiala gharana? [Junior Engineer 2024 Electrical Paper I]

Hariprasad Chaurasia, an Indian flutist in the Hindustani classical tradition, was awarded with which of the following awards in 2000? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I]

Bade Ghulam Ali Khan was a prominent singer of the ______________ gharana.

[SSC CGL 2022]

Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.
A veteran actor and important link with the golden age of Hindi and Marathi cinema, Sulochana Latkar, passed away in Mumbai at 94 from age-related complications.
Hailing from Kolhapur, Sulochana made a name for herself as a leading heroine in Marathi films before moving to Bombay cinema where she essayed various shades of motherly roles in Hindi cinema for almost four decades.
Sulochana started her career with Bhalji Pendharkar’s Sasurrvas (1946). A young Sulochana joined his famous Jaiprabha Studios on a monthly salary and learned the intricacies of the craft under the watch of the legendary Marathi filmmaker.
Along with Nirupa Roy, Sulochana will be remembered for epitomising a selfless mother and devoted spouse, which became central to Hindi film narratives in the 1960s and 70s.

Sulochana Latkar was an important link between:

Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.
A veteran actor and important link with the golden age of Hindi and Marathi cinema, Sulochana Latkar, passed away in Mumbai at 94 from age-related complications.
Hailing from Kolhapur, Sulochana made a name for herself as a leading heroine in Marathi films before moving to Bombay cinema where she essayed various shades of motherly roles in Hindi cinema for almost four decades.
Sulochana started her career with Bhalji Pendharkar’s Sasurrvas (1946). A young Sulochana joined his famous Jaiprabha Studios on a monthly salary and learned the intricacies of the craft under the watch of the legendary Marathi filmmaker.
Along with Nirupa Roy, Sulochana will be remembered for epitomising a selfless mother and devoted spouse, which became central to Hindi film narratives in the 1960s and 70s.

Select the correct order of the given facts based on the life of Sulochana Latkar, the central figure of the passage.

P. She moved to Bombay cinema.
Q. She joined the famous Jaiprabha Studios.
R. She acted in Sasurrvas.
S. She passed away in Mumbai at 94.

Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.
A veteran actor and important link with the golden age of Hindi and Marathi cinema, Sulochana Latkar, passed away in Mumbai at 94 from age-related complications.
Hailing from Kolhapur, Sulochana made a name for herself as a leading heroine in Marathi films before moving to Bombay cinema where she essayed various shades of motherly roles in Hindi cinema for almost four decades.
Sulochana started her career with Bhalji Pendharkar’s Sasurrvas (1946). A young Sulochana joined his famous Jaiprabha Studios on a monthly salary and learned the intricacies of the craft under the watch of the legendary Marathi filmmaker.
Along with Nirupa Roy, Sulochana will be remembered for epitomising a selfless mother and devoted spouse, which became central to Hindi film narratives in the 1960s and 70s.

What was the reason behind Sulochana Latkar’s death?

Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.
A veteran actor and important link with the golden age of Hindi and Marathi cinema, Sulochana Latkar, passed away in Mumbai at 94 from age-related complications.
Hailing from Kolhapur, Sulochana made a name for herself as a leading heroine in Marathi films before moving to Bombay cinema where she essayed various shades of motherly roles in Hindi cinema for almost four decades.
Sulochana started her career with Bhalji Pendharkar’s Sasurrvas (1946). A young Sulochana joined his famous Jaiprabha Studios on a monthly salary and learned the intricacies of the craft under the watch of the legendary Marathi filmmaker.
Along with Nirupa Roy, Sulochana will be remembered for epitomising a selfless mother and devoted spouse, which became central to Hindi film narratives in the 1960s and 70s.

Which of the following is an INCORRECT fact with reference to the given passage?

Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.
A veteran actor and important link with the golden age of Hindi and Marathi cinema, Sulochana Latkar, passed away in Mumbai at 94 from age-related complications.
Hailing from Kolhapur, Sulochana made a name for herself as a leading heroine in Marathi films before moving to Bombay cinema where she essayed various shades of motherly roles in Hindi cinema for almost four decades.
Sulochana started her career with Bhalji Pendharkar’s Sasurrvas (1946). A young Sulochana joined his famous Jaiprabha Studios on a monthly salary and learned the intricacies of the craft under the watch of the legendary Marathi filmmaker.
Along with Nirupa Roy, Sulochana will be remembered for epitomising a selfless mother and devoted spouse, which became central to Hindi film narratives in the 1960s and 70s.

Sulochana learned the intricacies of the craft under the guidance of:

__________is the first South Indian musician to win a Grammy for Best World Music Album for his role as a ghatam and morsing player in Mickey Hart’s album‘Planet Drum’.

In Hindustani classical music, which gharana is known for its unique style of Khayal singing, often featuring intricate and complex patterns?

On which date did eminent Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, recipient of Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan, pass away in 2025?

''Phaag Raag'' is composed by which of the following composer?

Ustad Alladiya Khan belongs to which gharana of Rajasthan?

For which of the following albums did Sonu Nigam win a Grammy Award?

Which famous Pakistani Ghazal singer was originally from Rajasthan?

Which of the following female singers is related to Rajasthan?

Who among the following was the founder of the Mewati Gharana of Rajasthan?

Ustad Alladiya Khan belongs to which gharana of Rajasthan?

Who was the first Indian composer to win the Grammy Award?

Which classical music style, considered one of the oldest forms of Hindustani music, originated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh?

Jagjit Singh was associated with which of the following fields of music?

Which musical style, characterized by its slow, emotive rendition of romantic themes, was refined in the courts of the Nawabs of Awadh?

Who was the first Indian composer to win the Grammy Award?

Who among the following is the first female from India to win a Grammy award?

Who among the following singers is the recipient of all the three awards Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan?

Which classical music style, considered one of the oldest forms of Hindustani music, originated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh?

Which UP-based gharana is historically famous for Khayal singing and patronage under Nawabs of Awadh?

Who was the first Indian composer to win the Grammy Award?

Indian classical vocalist Rashid Khan belonged to which of the following gharanas of music?

What is the term used for a structured musical composition in Hindustani classical music?

Who will receive the Padmapani Award at the 11th Ajanta–Ellora International Film Festival 2026?

The first Indian musician to receive the Ramon Magsaysay award for public service is ____________.

Indian music director AR Rahman won the Oscar in the year ___________.

Who among the following was the first singer to be presented with India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna award?

In Hindustani classical music, which gharana is known for its unique style of Khayal singing, often featuring intricate and complex patterns?

Who was the first Indian composer to win the Grammy Award?

Which of the following types is NOT an element of classical Carnatic music?

The Lucknow Gharana, which existed in the time of Wajid Ali Shah, was developed by whom among the following?  

In which year did M.S. Subbulakshmi receive the Bharat Ratna award?

Which of the following musical forms in Carnatic Classical is the simplest composition of raga?

Vijay Kichlu belongs to the _________ .

Which among these is the singer of Naattupurapaattu (Tamil folk music)?

A distinct ‘Dhrupad style’ is associated with the ______ gharana.

Who among the following is the first-ever Grammy Award winner from India?

For which of the following albums did Sonu Nigam win a Grammy Award?

Which of the following personalities have NOT been nominated for a Grammy Award?
 

On which date did eminent Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, recipient of Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan, pass away in 2025?

Indian musician Ravi Shankar won his first Grammy Award in 1968 for best chamber music performance for which of the following works done by him?

The song ‘Teri mitti’ is from which of the following movies?