2026Direct Conceptual / Factual MCQClassical Music Gharanas
Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the:
A.Agra Gharana
B.Gwalior Gharana
C.Patiala Gharana
D.Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana
Explanation: * Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana: Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur (born in the Dharwad region of Karnataka) was an eminent exponent of Hindustani classical music representing the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana. * He was renowned for his mastery over rare ragas and complex khayal compositions. He trained under Manji Khan and Bhurji Khan, sons of Ustad Alladiya Khan (founder of the gharana). His contributions earned him the Padma Vibhushan and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship.
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