Who among the following was an exponent of classical Carnatic music?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Dr. Balamuralikrishna.
· Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna was a renowned exponent of Carnatic music, a classical music form from South India.
· He was celebrated for his exceptional vocal skills, versatility, and contributions to the field of Carnatic music.
· Balamuralikrishna was also a multi-instrumentalist and composer, having composed numerous kritis (Carnatic compositions).
· He was awarded the Madras Music Academy's Sangeetha Kalanidhi in 1978.
· He has garnered two National Film Awards (1976, 1987), the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1975, the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honor in 1991, for his contribution towards arts, the Mahatma Gandhi Silver Medal from UNESCO in 1995.
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Abdul Karim Khan:
· Abdul Karim Khan was a prominent Hindustani classical vocalist, one of the founders of the Kirana Gharana. He is not associated with Carnatic music.
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi:
· Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was a legendary Hindustani classical vocalist known for his powerful and emotive singing style. He was a prominent figure of the Kirana Gharana in Hindustani music.
Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali:
· Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan was a master of Hindustani classical music, particularly known for his contributions to the Patiala Gharana.