Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who among the following is the first ever Grammy award winner from India?

Options:

Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia

Pt Ravi Shankar

Ustad Zakir Husain

Pt Shiv Prakash Sharma

Correct Answer:

Pt Ravi Shankar

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Pt Ravi Shankar

The first ever Grammy award winner from India is Pandit Ravi Shankar. He won his first Grammy in 1968 for his album "West Meets East" in the "Best Chamber Music Performance" category. Ravi Shankar is a legendary sitar player who played a significant role in introducing Indian classical music to a wider audience around the world.