Art & Culture question from UPSC CSE-Prelims, 2026
Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the:
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option D —
Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana
About Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur
Musical Lineage: Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur (1910–1992) was an extraordinary Hindustani classical vocalist. He was initially trained under Neelkanth Bua Alurmath (of the Gwalior Gharana), but he achieved his definitive artistic pinnacle under the tutelage of Ustad Alladiya Khan (the founder of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana) and his sons, Ustad Manji Khan and Ustad Bhurji Khan.
Style: He was renowned for his mastery over Anvat (rare) and Achhop (complex) ragas and his seamless, effortless style of singing in the Jaipur-Atrauli tradition, characterized by complex, rhythmic note patterns (taans).
Awards: He was honored with all three highest civilian Padma awards—Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan.
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