Who among the following is a famous Sitar player?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Imrat Khan.
Begum Akhtar was a renowned Indian classical singer known for ghazals and thumri. Asad Ali Khan was known for playing the rudra veena. Rashid Khan is a famous Indian classical vocalist. Imrat Khan, from the legendary Etawah gharana, was a celebrated sitar and surbahar player, known for his mastery and contribution to Indian classical music. He was part of a family that greatly influenced the sitar tradition, including his brother Vilayat Khan, another legendary sitar maestro.
Other Options:
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Begum Akhtar: Renowned for ghazal, thumri, and dadra singing, not an instrumentalist.
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Asad Ali Khan: Famous rudra veena player, not a sitarist.
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Rashid Khan: A well-known Hindustani classical vocalist, not associated with playing sitar.