Who among the following is related to the musical instrument Santoor?

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This question was previously asked in

SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 03 Dec 2022 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Pandit Shivkumar Sharma.

Key Points

Pandit Shivkumar Sharma was an Indian famous classical musician, who attained international fame by playing the musical instrument, the santoor.
The Santoor is a trapezoid-shaped hammered dulcimer often made of walnut wood and has 72 strings, which are struck with two delicate carved wooden mallets.
The santoor is essentially a folk instrument that originated in the Kashmir Valley, and it achieved the status of a classical instrument due to the persistent efforts and genius of Pandit Shivkumar Sharma.
With his hard work, determination and talent, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma made the santoor a global name.

Additional Information

Pandit Ravishankar Prasad	Indian sitarist and composer
Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia	Indian music director and classical flautist
Pandit Jasraj	Indian classical vocalist, belonging to the Mewati Gharana