Who among the following was the first Indian musician conferred with the Ramon Magsaysay Award and also the first Indian to
have performed in United Nations General Assembly in 1966?
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SSC CHSL 31st May 2022 Shift-2
Gagubai Hangal
Incorrect AnswerVansundhara Komkali
Incorrect AnswerLata Mangeshkar
Incorrect AnswerM S Subbulakshmi
Correct AnswerExplanation:
Certainly! Let's go through the options:
- Option 1: Gangubai Hangal
- A renowned Indian classical singer known for her Hindustani music.
- No record of receiving the Ramon Magsaysay Award or performing at the UN.
- Option 2: Vasundhara Komkali
- Associated with Indian classical music, fewer international achievements are known.
- Not linked with the UN performance or the Ramon Magsaysay Award.
- Option 3: Lata Mangeshkar
- Legendary playback singer.
- Famous globally, but not documented as receiving the Ramon Magsaysay Award or performing at the UNGA in 1966.
- Option 4: M S Subbulakshmi
- ?? Correct Answer: She was the first Indian musician awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award.
- She performed at the United Nations General Assembly in 1966.
Your choice is: Option 4 - M S Subbulakshmi.
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