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SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 50

SSC CHSL - 27 May 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q50

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Sheikh Chinna Moula was an exponent of the ________, a musical instrument.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. nadaswaran.

  • Sheik Chinna Moulana popularly known as Sheik was a legendary  Nadhaswaram Player in the Carnatic tradition.
  • He achieved a high position through his outstanding control over the instrument, rendering the Krities in the Gayaki style and for his extraordinary style of Raga Alapana.
  • Sheik Chinna Moulana hails from a family of Music (Nadhaswaram Players). 
  • He was honoured with Padmasri by the Govt. of India in 1977, the Central Sangeet Natak Academy award, the Award of Rajasthan, and many more.