Q140 / 270 · NDA 2015 (Phase 2) · General Ability

The Senia tradition is:

  • A
    musical tradition that emerged from the colonial army (Sena)
  • B
    dance drama written by Keshab Chandra Sen
  • C
    textile tradition of eastern UP
  • Correct answer
    D
    musical tradition that invoked the name of Tansen, the celebrated musician of Akbar's Court

Solution

The word "Senia" is related to Tansen, the father of Indian Classical Music. The word "Gharana" implies a style of music. The followers of Tansen's school of music are widely known as the followers of "Senia gharana".

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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