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SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 42

SSC CHSL - 24 May 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q42

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On 21 st January 2022, three states observed their 50th Statehood Day, which of the following is NOT one amongst these three?
 

E.M. Subramaniam was an exponent of the ________, a musical instrument.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Ghatam.

  • E.M. Subramaniam was an Indian Carnatic classical percussionist. Subramaniam was instructed in ghatam under the tutelage of his father.
  • He has accompanied master percussionists including mridangam players.
  • He has been a grade-A Ghatam artist of All India Radio for the past 40 years.
  • Subramaniam was awarded the title of 'Kalaimamani' in 2000 and recognized with a Sangeet Natak Akademi in Ghatam in 2011.
  • His style of playing is compact with great tonal quality.