Consider the following statements in reference to Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan:
1. It is one of the oldest festivals of Indian classical music in the world.
2. It has been declared as a national festival by the Ministry of Tourism after completing 130 years of success.
3. It is celebrated at the Samadhi of Baba Harballabh at Ludhiana in Punjab.
4. It is held from 27–30 November every year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Only 1 and 2
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan, started in 1875, is the oldest festival of Hindustani Classical Music in the world.
· Statement 2 is correct: It was declared a National Festival by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, after completing 130 years.
· Statement 3 is incorrect: The festival is held at the Samadhi of Baba Harballabh in Jalandhar, not Ludhiana.
· Statement 4 is incorrect: The event takes place annually from 27–30 December, not November.
Information Booster:
· It attracts top artists from across India and has free public access.
· The festival sustains the guru-shishya parampara in Hindustani classical music.
· Organized by Shree Baba Harballabh Sangeet Mahasabha in Jalandhar.
· It features vocal, instrumental, and classical music performances for four consecutive nights.