The correct answer is: A) Tansen Samman
The Tansen Samman is a prestigious award in the field of classical music conferred by the Madhya Pradesh government. It is named after Tansen, a 16th-century Indian musician who was one of the nine jewels in the court of Mughal emperor Akbar. The award is given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of classical music.
The Kalidas Samman is a literary award given by the Madhya Pradesh government to writers who have made significant contributions to Hindi literature. The award is named after Kalidasa, a 4th-century Indian poet and playwright who is considered one of the greatest writers in the Sanskrit language.
The Kumar Gandharva Samman is a music award given by the Madhya Pradesh government to musicians who have made significant contributions to the field of classical music. The award is named after Kumar Gandharva, a 20th-century Indian musician who was one of the most important vocalists in the Hindustani classical tradition.
The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is the highest Indian award in the field of performing arts. It is given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s national academy for music, dance, and drama. The award is given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of performing arts.