Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. Birjis Qadr was the son of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah.
  2. Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was the Nawab of Lucknow.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: Wajid Ali Shah was the Nawab of Lucknow and Awadh. He was the son of Amjad Ali Shah. His son Birjis Qadr was the last Nawab of Awadh. Nawab Wajid Ali Shah's name is unforgettable in the world of music. These 'thumris' are known as the father of this musical genre.

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