Totaram Sharma is an exponent of ____________.

pakhawaj

The correct answer is Option (4) - pakhawaj

The pakhawaj is a barrel-shaped, two-headed drum, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is the percussion instrument most commonly used in the dhrupad style of Indian classical music and less often used as a rhythm accompaniment for various other sub-forms of music and dance performances (e.g. kathak, Odissi, Marathi).

Totaram Sharma was born into a family of pakhawaj players and began learning the instrument at a young age. He received his initial training from his father, Pandit Ram Sahai Sharma, and later from Pandit Kishan Maharaj. Sharma has performed extensively all over India and abroad, and is considered one of the leading exponents of the pakhawaj today. He has also been awarded several prestigious awards, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and the Padma Shri.