UPSC Prelims 2026 Question:

Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the

Explanation: 

Mallikarjun Mansur was one of the most celebrated Hindustani classical vocalists from Karnataka. He was  especially renowned for his mastery over rare ragas and intricate compositions. 

• Mallikarjun Mansur belonged to the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana, a prominent school of Hindustani  classical music founded by Ustad Alladiya Khan. The gharana is known for its complex ragas, distinctive  layakari (rhythmic improvisation), and emphasis on precision and intellectual depth in singing.
  
  

Therefore, option (4) is the correct answer.