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The first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, a music training school, was set up in 1901 by Vishnu Digambar Paluskar in

  1. A.Delhi
  2. B.Gwalior
  3. C.Ujjain
  4. D.Lahore
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: D. Lahore

Vishnu Digambar Paluskar, a prominent figure in Hindustani classical music, established the first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya in Lahore in 1901. This institution aimed to revive and promote Indian classical music and arts, which had been in decline. Paluskar's efforts were instrumental in shaping the modern approach to music education in India.

Source: UPSC gs1 2025

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