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    Question

    Consider the following statements regarding Miyan Tansen:

       (I) Tansen's birth name was Ramtanu Pandey.

       (II) Tansen originated the Raga Darbari Kanada.

       Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither I nor II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Miyan Tansen, originally named Ramtanu Pandey, was a prominent figure in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar and known as one of the Navaratnas (Nine Jewels). He is widely attributed with the creation of Raga Darbari Kanada, a raga that has deep roots in both Hindustani and Carnatic musical traditions.

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