WBCS.LIVE practice question

Legendary musician Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, who passed away recently, is associated with which of the following instruments?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Sitar
  2. Flute
  3. Sarod
  4. Santoor

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Santoor

Explanation: Legendary musician Pandit Shivkumar Sharma was associated with the Santoor, a classical string instrument. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ He passed away in May 2022, aged 84. ▪️ Credited for introducing the Santoor to Indian classical music. ▪️ Born in Jammu in 1938, he began performing at a young age. ▪️ Collaborated with Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia to form the famous duo “Shiv–Hari.” ▪️ Composed music for films like Silsila, Chandni, and Lamhe. ▪️ Recipient of Padma Shri (1991) and Padma Vibhushan (2001). ▪️ Revered as one of the greatest instrumental maestros of India.