Q1304
In which city the famous 'Thumari' singer Girija Devi was born?
A.
Lucknow
B.
Moradabad
C.
Aligarh
D.
Varanasi
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Girija Devi was born in Varanasi, on 8 May 1929, to Ramdeo Rai, a zamindar. Her father played the harmonium and taught music, and had Girija Devi take lessons in singing khyal and tappa from vocalist and sarangi player Sarju Prasad Misra starting at the age of five.