Multiple choice

Who among the following has won the Polar Music Award instituted by the Royal Music Academy, Sweden?

  1. Zakir Hussain

  2. Pandit Ravi Shankar

  3. Bismillah Khan

  4. Allah Rakha Khan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pandit Ravi Shankar (1920-2012), the legendary Indian sitar maestro, was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 1992. The Polar Music Prize, established by Stig Anderson (manager of ABBA) and often called the 'Nobel Prize of Music,' has been awarded to many international musicians. Ravi Shankar was recognized for introducing Indian classical music to global audiences and his innovative collaborations with Western musicians.

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