Who is famously known as sitar maestro in India?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Pt. Ravi Shankar
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Pt. Ravi Shankar is globally renowned as the sitar maestro of India.
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He popularized the sitar on the international stage and collaborated with many Western musicians.
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His contributions greatly influenced Indian classical music and brought it worldwide recognition.
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Ravi Shankar received numerous awards, including Padma Vibhushan and Grammy Awards for his excellence in music.
Explanation of Other Options:
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Maharshi Patanjali was an ancient sage, not a musician.
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Ustad Bismillah Khan was a legendary shehnai player, not a sitarist.
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Sitara Devi was a famous classical dancer, not associated with the sitar.
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Therefore, Pt. Ravi Shankar is the famous sitar maestro.