GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

FAMOUS PERSONALITIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Pandit Jasraj has established his reputation in which of the following fields?
A
Music
B
Literature
C
Sanskrit
D
Dance
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pandit Jasraj has established his reputation in the field of classical singing. He is an Indian classical vocalist who belongs to the Mewati Gharana.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jasraj created a novel form of jugalbandi called Jasrangi that is styled on the ancient system of moorchhana, between a male and a female vocalist, who each sing different ragas at the same time. He was also known for presenting a variety of rare ragas including Abiri Todi and Patdeepaki.

Detailed explanation-3: -2. Born in Hisar, Haryana, he began his training with his father. However, due to the latter’s demise, Pandit Jasraj continued his training with his elder brother, Pandit Maniram. He used to play the tabla until 1945 when he renounced it.

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