SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 84

SSC CPO - 29 June 2024 Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q84

Mohan Veena player Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt won the Grammy Award in the year __________.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 1994.

Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, the renowned Mohan Veena player, won the Grammy Award in the year 1994. He received this prestigious accolade for his collaboration on the album "A Meeting by the River," which featured the legendary American guitarist Ry Cooder. The album beautifully blended Indian classical music with Western musical elements, showcasing Bhatt's innovative playing style and the unique sound of the Mohan Veena. This recognition helped elevate the profile of Indian classical music on the global stage and highlighted Bhatt's significant contributions to the genre.