Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who among the following Indian musicians introduced shehnai to the concert stage and was selected to perform for the ceremony at Delhi’s historic Red Fort on the occasion of India’s Independence Day on 15 August 1947?

Options:

Ali Bakhsh

Anant Lal

Bismillah Khan

Ali Ahmad Hussain

Correct Answer:

Bismillah Khan

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - Bismillah Khan

Bismillah Khan, a renowned Indian musician, introduced the shehnai to the concert stage and became synonymous with its popularity. His performance at Delhi’s Red Fort on India’s Independence Day in 1947 marked a historic moment, showcasing the cultural richness of India's heritage. Bismillah Khan's mastery of the shehnai and his contribution to Indian classical music earned him widespread acclaim and recognition both nationally and internationally.