The first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, a music training school, was set up in 1901 by Vishnu Digambar Paluskar in
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UPSC CSE 2025 (General Studies-1)
Explanation:
- Option 1: Delhi
- Incorrect. The Gandharva Mahavidyalaya was not established in Delhi in 1901.
- Option 2: Gwalior
- Incorrect. Although Gwalior has a rich musical history, the first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya was not set up here.
- Option 3: Ujjain
- Incorrect. Ujjain is also not the location of the first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya.
- Option 4: Lahore
- Correct. Vishnu Digambar Paluskar established the first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya in Lahore (now in Pakistan) in 1901 to promote Indian classical music.
- Correct Answer: Option 4, Lahore
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