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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 44

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 25 June 2024 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q44

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Padma Shri Awardee Gosaveedu Shaik Hassan is known for playing:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Nadaswaram.

  • Padma Shri Awardee Gosaveedu Shaik Hassan is known for playing Nadaswaram.

  • Gosaveedu Shaik Hassan is a renowned Indian classical musician, celebrated for his mastery of the Nadaswaram, a traditional South Indian wind instrument.

  • He has made significant contributions to preserving and promoting traditional Indian music.

  • In recognition of his outstanding achievements, he was honored with the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian awards. This award reflects his pivotal role in sustaining the rich heritage of classical music, especially the art of Nadaswaram playing.

  • The Nadaswaram is considered one of the oldest and most revered instruments in South Indian classical music. Made of wood with a conical body and a double-reed mouthpiece, it produces a powerful and resonant sound. Playing it requires immense breath control and technical expertise, often involving complex improvisations and melodic intricacies that showcase the musician's virtuosity.