SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 43

SSC CHSL - 2 June 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q43

Vilayat Khan is associated with which musical instrument?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3. i.e. Sitar.

  • Vilayat Khan was one of India's well known sitar maestros belonging to the Agra gharana.
  • He was awarded a Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan in 1964 and 1968 respectively but he didn't accept it.
  • Vilayat Khan along with his father, grandfather and brother, are widely credited with developing the gayaki ang of sitar playing.