SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 47

SSC CGL - 14 July 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q47

Which of the following sitar players was awarded the Bharat Ratna in the year 1999?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Pandit Ravishankar.

Pandit Ravi Shankar was awarded the Bharat Ratna in the year 1999. He was a renowned sitar player and a prominent figure in Indian classical music. Ravi Shankar's contributions to the global recognition of Indian classical music and his innovative approach to the sitar earned him this highest civilian award. His work significantly influenced both Indian and Western music, making him a legendary figure in the world of music.