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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 46

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 20 Jun 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q46

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Anantha R Krishnan is associated with which musical instrument?
 

 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Mridangam

  • Anantha R. Krishnan is a well-known mridangam artist, a classical percussion instrument used in Carnatic music.

  • He is the grandson and disciple of Palghat R. Raghu, a legendary mridangam maestro.

  • Began learning mridangam at the age of five.

  • Has performed globally, including at Carnegie Hall and North Sea Jazz Festival.

  • Known for fusion collaborations combining mridangam with jazz and electronic music.