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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 40

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 26 June 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q40

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Who was the founder of Jaipur-Atrauli gharana?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Alladiya Khan.

  • Alladiya Khan was the founder of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana.

  • The Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana emerged from Alladiya Khan's family which originated from Atrauli and migrated to Jaipur.

  • The Gharana is a major school of Hindustani classical music founded in the late 19th century by Alladiya Khan (1855–1946).

  • The gharana is known for its distinctive singing aesthetics, raga repertoire, and technical proficiency (emphasis on complex ragas and rigorous training).

  • The leading exponents of the Jaipur Gharana are Alladiya Khan, Mallikarjun Mansur, Kesarbhai Kerkar, Kishori Amonkar, Shruti Sadolikar, Padma Talwalkar and Ashwini Bhide Deshpande.