SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 87

SSC CPO - 29 June 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q87

Begum Akhtar a famous singer from India is known for which of the following genres?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Ghazal music.

  1. Begum Akhtar is famous for her mastery of Ghazal music.
  2. While she also performed other forms of Indian classical music, including thumri and dadra, it is her soulful renditions of ghazals that earned her widespread acclaim.
  3. Known as "Mallika-e-Ghazal" (Queen of Ghazals), she became one of the most influential figures in the genre, blending classical music with deep emotional expression.
  4. Her contributions to ghazal music have left a lasting impact on Indian musical traditions.