Question

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Musicians, etc.)	List-II (Specialisation in the Art, etc.)
(A) Palghat Mani Iyer	(III) Mridangam
(B) Balamurali Krishna	(IV) Vocal
(C) Balasaraswati	(II) Bharata Natyam
(D) Lalgudi Jayaraman	(I) Violin

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Hint:

When faced with matching questions, identify the artist you are most certain about first. For example, Palghat Mani Iyer is synonymous with Mridangam. This can help you quickly eliminate incorrect options.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question requires matching legendary artists of South India with their primary field of specialization.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
- (A) Palghat Mani Iyer: He was a pioneering and legendary virtuoso of the (III) Mridangam and is credited with elevating its status to a solo instrument. So, A matches with (III).
- (B) Balamurali Krishna: Dr. M. Balamurali Krishna was a celebrated Carnatic (IV) Vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and actor. His primary identity was as a vocalist. So, B matches with (IV).
- (C) Balasaraswati: T. Balasaraswati was a world-renowned exponent of the (II) Bharata Natyam dance form, celebrated for her profound abhinaya. So, C matches with (II).
- (D) Lalgudi Jayaraman: He was a virtuoso Carnatic (I) Violinist, vocalist, and composer, famous for his lyrical and expressive playing style that emulated the human voice. So, D matches with (I).
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct set of matches is A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I.