Q. With reference to the Sangita Kalanidhi Award, consider the following statements:
1.It is mainly given for excellence in Hindustani Classical Music.
2.The 2025 Sangita Kalanidhi Award has been conferred upon violinist R.K. Shriramkumar.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Sangita Kalanidhi Award is conferred annually by the Madras Music Academy for excellence in Carnatic music.
Statement 2 is correct. Violinist R.K. Shriramkumar has been selected for the 2025 Sangita Kalanidhi Award for his significant contributions to Carnatic music.
Source: The Hindu
