UPSC Prelims 2004 Q44: Art & Culture – Music
Who among the following is well known as an exponent of flute?
- (a) Debu Choudhri
- (b) Madhup Mudgal
- (c) Ronu Mazumdar
- (d) Shafaat Ahmad
Answer: (c) Ronu Mazumdar
Explanation
Exponents of the flute
| Person | Instrument |
|---|---|
| Ronu Mazumdar | Flute (bansuri) |
| Debu Choudhuri | Sitar |
| Madhup Mudgal | Hindustani vocal |
| Shafaat Ahmad | Tabla |
Ronu Mazumdar is a well-known flautist (bansuri player) of Hindustani music, while the other three names are associated with the sitar, vocal music and tabla respectively.
Answer: (c) Ronu Mazumdar.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Debu Choudhuri is a sitar player.
- (b) Incorrect. Madhup Mudgal is a vocalist.
- (c) CORRECT. Ronu Mazumdar is a flute exponent.
- (d) Incorrect. Shafaat Ahmad is a tabla player.
Key point
Flute: Hariprasad Chaurasia, Pannalal Ghosh, Ronu Mazumdar, N. Ramani (Carnatic).
Remember
Ronu Mazumdar is a flute exponent.
Common mistakes
- Choosing Madhup Mudgal because of the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya link.
- Mixing flautists with sitar players.
- Not knowing less well-known artists in the news.
Exam tip
Pair artists with instruments when reading arts news.
Sources
- Sangeet Natak Akademi — Akademi Awards: instrumental music (flute)
- Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India — Padma Awards Directory (Ronu Majumdar)