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GK QUESTION#1765

Consider the following statements about the Santoor:

  1. The ancient Sanskrit name of the Santoor is Shat-tantri Veena, meaning a Veena with hundred strings.
  2. The Santoor was popularised in Indian classical music mainly by Ustad Bismillah Khan.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. A1 onlyCorrect answer
  2. B2 only
  3. CBoth 1 and 2
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2
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Answer

A. 1 only

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Explanation

1 only. The Santoor was popularised by Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, not Ustad Bismillah Khan (Who was a Shehnai maestro).

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