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Q9·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2026

Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur and Gharanas

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Question

Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the:

Options

a

Agra Gharana

b

Gwalior Gharana

c

Patiala Gharana

d

Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana

Answer

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.

Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur was a prominent exponent of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana style of Hindustani music.

Question details

Year

2026

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q9

Subject

History

Sub-topic

Art, Culture & Architecture

Type

Factual single

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Static

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Standard Art & Culture Manuals (Nitin Singhania)

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