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In 2019, a minor planet between Mars and Jupiter was named after whom among the following Indian musicians by the International Astronomical Union (IA
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In 2019, a minor planet between Mars and Jupiter was named after whom among the following Indian musicians by the International Astronomical Union (IAU)?

A.

Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia

B.

Pt Ravi Shankar

C.

Ustad Zakir Hussain

D.

Pt Jasraj

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Pt Jasraj.
 In 2019, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) named a minor planet between Mars and Jupiter after the renowned Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj.
 The minor planet, designated as "Panditjasraj (300128)", was discovered on November 11, 2006.
 This honor made Pandit Jasraj the first Indian musician to have a minor planet named after him.
 Pandit Jasraj was a celebrated figure in Hindustani classical music, known for his unique voice and contributions to the art form.

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