Correct option is A
The correct answer is
(a) New Delhi.
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Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, New Delhi, was established by
Pandit Vinaya Chandra Maudgalya in 1939.
· It is one of the oldest and most reputed institutions for Hindustani classical music and dance in India.
· The institution has been instrumental in preserving and promoting Indian classical music and has trained numerous renowned artists.
Information Booster:
· Gandharva Mahavidyalaya was named after the original institution founded by
Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar in Lahore in 1901.
· Pandit Vinaya Chandra Maudgalya, also known as
Vinya Ji, contributed significantly to the Indian music education system and was a disciple of
Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar.
· The institution offers training in classical vocal, instrumental music, and dance forms such as Kathak and Bharatnatyam.
· It has been a cultural hub in New Delhi, fostering generations of students in traditional Indian music and arts.