Correct option is C
M.S. Gopalakrishnan was an internationally acclaimed Indian violinist, celebrated for his mastery in both Carnatic (South Indian) and Hindustani (North Indian) classical music traditions.
• Honored with Padma Bhushan (2013) and Padma Shri (1975) by the Government of India.
• His father, Parur Sundaram Iyer, was also a renowned violinist.
• He developed the Parur style, blending Carnatic and Hindustani violin techniques.
- Guitar – A plucked string instrument used globally in various genres; Ehsaan Noorani and Baiju Dharmajan are renowned Indian guitarists.
Sarangi – A bowed Indian classical instrument known for its vocal-like tone; Ustad Sultan Khan was a legendary sarangi maestro.
Sarod – A fretless string instrument in Hindustani classical music; Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is the most celebrated sarod player.