Who among the following musicians has won the Bharat Ratna Award?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Ustad Bismillah Khan
Ustad Bismillah Khan is the only musician among the choices who has won the Bharat Ratna Award.
He was a renowned Indian shehnai player who is credited with popularizing the instrument. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 2001.
The other musicians on the list have also been recognized for their contributions to Indian music, but they have not received the Bharat Ratna.
- Ram Narayan was a sarangi player who was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, in 1999.
- Hariprasad Chaurasia is a flute player who was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2000.
- Ustad Ali Akbar Khan was a sarod player who was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1989.