Who among the following personalities is/was NOT an Indian Ghazal singer?

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SSC CHSL Exam 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 08 Aug, 2023 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Bhimsen Joshi.

Key Points

Bhimsen Joshi:-
- He was a renowned classical vocalist from India.
Ghazal:-
- It is a form of poetry that originated in Arabic and Persian literature.
- It is characterized by its lyrical and romantic themes.

Additional Information

Begum Akhtar:-
- She is also known as Akhtari Bai Faizabadi, was born in 1914 in Faizabad, India.
- She was one of the most popular Ghazal singers of the 20th century, and was known for her unique style and voice.
Chitra Singh:-
- She is a Ghazal singer from India, who gained fame in the 1970s and 80s for her duets with her husband Jagjit Singh.
- They were known as the "King and Queen of Ghazals".
Jagjit Singh:-
- She was born in 1941 in Rajasthan, India.
- He was a pioneer of the modern Ghazal movement in India, and his music blended traditional Indian classical music with Western instruments and arrangements.
- He passed away in 2011, leaving behind a rich legacy of Ghazal music.