Which of the following playback singers is the recipient of the Karnataka Ratna Award 2005?

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1) Identification: The selected recipient is Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, a legendary Hindustani classical vocalist whose career and accomplishments placed him among India’s most respected musicians.

2) Award purpose: The Karnataka Ratna is a civilian honour conferred by the Government of Karnataka to recognize individuals with extraordinary contributions to art, culture, literature, science or public service.

3) Fit with criteria: Pandit Bhimsen Joshi’s decades-long contribution to Indian classical music, his role in promoting and popularizing Hindustani vocal traditions, and his wide cultural impact made him a natural choice for a state-level lifetime achievement honour.

4) Official recognition: Given the alignment between the award’s purpose and Joshi’s distinguished body of work, the Government of Karnataka selected him as the Karnataka Ratna awardee for 2005.

FINAL_ANSWER: D

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