UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 10
Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the :
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: Mallikarjun Mansur was a leading Hindustani vocalist associated with the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana and its complex, rare ragas.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - Agra is a distinguished Hindustani vocal gharana but not Mansur’s primary lineage.
B: Incorrect - Gwalior is a foundational khayal gharana, not his principal affiliation.
C: Incorrect - Patiala is associated with different vocal lineages and styles.
D: Correct - Jaipur-Atrauli was his gharana; he trained in its repertoire and became one of its celebrated exponents.