Question : Who among the following became the first Indian to be invited to perform at the prestigious Lincoln Centre Hall in the United States of America?
Option 1: M. S. Subbulakshmi
Option 2: Zakir Hussain
Option 3: Ravi Shankar
Option 4: Bismillah Khan
Correct Answer: Bismillah Khan
Solution : The correct option is Bismillah Khan.
Bismillah Khan, the famous Indian shehnai maestro, was the first Indian to be asked to perform at New York's prestigious Lincoln Centre Hall in 1968. He also received several honours, including the Padma Vibhushan and the Bharat Ratna. His performance in the Lincoln Centre Hall was a watershed moment for Indian classical music on the international stage.
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