An award for exemplary contributions to the field of music:

Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Chowdiah Memorial Award
Grammy Award
Filmfare Award

The correct answer is A) Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.

The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is the highest Indian recognition given to practicing artists, scholars, musicologists, and others in the field of performing arts. It is awarded by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s national academy for music, dance, and drama. The award was instituted in 1952 and is given annually to individuals who have made “outstanding contributions to the field of performing arts.”

The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is a highly prestigious award and is considered to be one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon an artist in India. The award consists of a citation, a plaque, and a cash prize.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • The Chowdiah Memorial Award is an award given to musicians in the Carnatic music tradition.
  • The Grammy Award is an award given to musicians in the United States.
  • The Filmfare Award is an award given to actors, directors, and other film professionals in India.