The correct answer is A) M. Balamuralikrishna.
M. Balamuralikrishna (1930-2016) was a renowned Carnatic vocalist from Karnataka. He was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and began his musical training at the age of four. He was a disciple of Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer and G.N. Balasubramaniam. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1974, the Padma Vibhushan in 1991, and the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in 2014.
Gangubai Hangal (1912-2002) was a renowned Hindustani vocalist from Karnataka. She was born in Haveri, Karnataka, and began her musical training at the age of five. She was a disciple of Sawai Gandharva. She was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1972, the Padma Vibhushan in 1992, and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1968.
Pandit Jasraj (1930-2018) was a renowned Hindustani vocalist from Rajasthan. He was born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, and began his musical training at the age of five. He was a disciple of his father, Motiramji Maharaj. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1962, the Padma Bhushan in 1971, the Padma Vibhushan in 1992, and the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in 2001.
Lata Mangeshkar (1929-2022) was a renowned playback singer from Maharashtra. She was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, and began her musical training at the age of five. She was a disciple of her father, Deenanath Mangeshkar. She was awarded the Padma Shri in 1969, the Padma Bhushan in 1974, the Padma Vibhushan in 1992, and the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in 2001.