SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 54

SSC MTS - 28/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q54

Lalita J Rao is associated with which of the following gharanas?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Agra gharana.

Lalita J. Rao is associated with the Agra Gharana, one of the prominent schools of Hindustani classical music. She is a distinguished vocalist known for her mastery over the Khyal style, which emphasizes both rhythmic intricacy and melodic depth. Trained rigorously in the Agra Gharana tradition, Rao has contributed significantly to preserving and promoting its unique features, such as nom-tom alap and bol-baant techniques.