Q165
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Legendary musician Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, who passed away recently, is associated with which of the following instruments?
- a.Sitar
- b.Flute
- c.Sarod
- d.Santoor
Answer: (D) Santoor
Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma (1938–2022) was a maestro of the santoor, a traditional Kashmiri stringed instrument that he popularised and elevated to the level of Indian classical music. He passed away on 10 May 2022. He is credited with transforming the santoor from a folk instrument into a mainstream classical concert instrument.