Name the Indian sitar player who became a hippie music icon of the 1960s after collaborating with the Beatles.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Pt. Ravi Shankar.
Pandit Ravi Shankar popularized the sitar in Western music, especially through his association with George Harrison of the Beatles. His performances at events like the Monterey Pop Festival (1967) and Woodstock (1969) introduced Indian classical music to a global audience. Shankar’s fusion of traditional ragas with contemporary music helped bridge Eastern and Western musical traditions, making him a cultural icon of the 1960s.