Pt. Ram Narayan is a _______.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) Sarangi playerExplanation:
· Pt. Ram Narayan is a globally renowned Sarangi maestro from India.
· He is credited with elevating the status of the Sarangi as a solo concert instrument.
· He is also the first internationally successful Sarangi player in Indian classical music.
Information Booster:
· Sarangi is a bowed, short-necked string instrument used in Hindustani classical music.
· Pt. Ram Narayan was born in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
· He received the Padma Vibhushan in 2005.
· Sarangi closely mimics the human voice and is used to accompany vocalists.
· It has around 35–40 sympathetic strings.
· He popularized Sarangi worldwide through concerts and recordings.
Additional Information:
· Rudra Veena player: Instrument associated with Dhrupad style; not played by Pt. Ram Narayan.
· Mridangam player: A percussion instrument from Carnatic music, irrelevant here.
· Sarod player: A plucked string instrument; famous artists include Amjad Ali Khan.