Hariprasad Chaurasia is a celebrated classical musician known for playing which instrument?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Flute -
Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia is one of India's most renowned and respected classical musicians, having brought the Indian flute (Venu) to global prominence.
Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia -
Style: He is an exponent of Hindustani classical music.
Gharana of Music: He is considered to belong to the Maihar Gharana (he received training from Annapurna Devi).
Awards: He has been awarded prestigious civilian honours such as the Padma Bhushan (1992) and the Padma Vibhushan (2000) by the Government of India.