01 M S Subbulakshmi, who received the Bharat Ratna in 1998, was associated with which music tradition?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Carnatic music
Explanation: M. S. Subbulakshmi was a renowned South Indian Carnatic vocalist and received the Bharat Ratna in 1998. Hindustani classical music is also a major Indian classical tradition, but it was not the tradition primarily associated with her. Exam tip: Remember M. S. Subbulakshmi as a leading exponent of Carnatic music.