Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur and Gharanas
Question
Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the:
Options
Agra Gharana
Gwalior Gharana
Patiala Gharana
Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana
Explanation
Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur was an eminent Hindustani classical vocalist who belonged to the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana. Trained under Ustad Bhurji Khan and Ustad Alladiya Khan, he became renowned for his mastery over rare raga structures.
Question details
Year
2026
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q9
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Art, Culture & Architecture
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Standard Art & Culture Manuals (Nitin Singhania)
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