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Question

The first music college that was established for music education in Uttar Pradesh was:

  1. Bhartendu Natya Academy
  2. Bhatkhande Hindustani Sangeet Mahavidyalaya
  3. Lalit Kala Academy
  4. Sangeet Natak Academy

Answer:

Option B: Bhatkhande Hindustani Sangeet Mahavidyalaya

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bhatkhande Hindustani Sangeet Mahavidyalaya”.

Bhatkhande Hindustani Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, is the first music college established in the state for providing education in Hindustani classical music.