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The traditional musical instrument ‘Bhankora’ is mainly associated with which Indian state?

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In the traditional Indian classification of musical instruments, which category corresponds to aerophones, where sound is produced by the vibration of air?

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In the traditional storytelling performance “Burrakatha”, which musical instrument is usually played by the main narrator or lead performer?

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Ustad Zakir Hussain is internationally renowned for his mastery of which Indian musical instrument?

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The noted Indian musician U. Srinivas was famous for playing which of the following musical instruments?

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Which of the following musical instruments is categorized as a 'Tat Vadya' (stringed instrument)?

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Identify the classical Sanskrit term used for the group of percussion instruments known as membranophones:

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Which of the following is a Sushira Vadya (wind instrument) in Indian classical music?

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Which of the following instruments is traditionally linked with Indian classical music?

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The average outer diameter of a traditional bamboo flute used in Indian folk and classical music is approximately

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Which instrument is a wind instrument made from wood and metal?

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The Dimasa tribe of Assam traditionally uses which bamboo wind instrument in their songs and dances?

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The traditional musical instrument known as Vamsi from Tamil Nadu belongs to which category?

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Bengbung, a traditional indigenous musical instrument of the Mizo community, is structurally and functionally similar to which of the following instruments?

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Lavani, known for its fast-paced rhythm and expressive performance style in Maharashtra, is traditionally accompanied by which percussion instrument?

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What is the primary musical instrument used in the performance of Burrakatha in Andhra Pradesh?

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Identify the traditional wind instrument from Himachal Pradesh, known for its curved horn-like shape and frequent use in festive and ceremonial performances:

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The term Ghana Vadya in Indian music tradition is used for —

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Which instrument is commonly used in Carnatic classical music?

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Which of the following musical instruments is traditionally associated with Hindustani classical vocal music like Dhrupad?

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Sitara Devi, a doyen of _________ Dance, was hailed as the Queen of Kathak by Rabindranath Tagore.

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Who among the following musicians plays Carnatic music and also known as 'God of Ghatam'?

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Which Indian classical musician played a key role in popularising the sitar on the global stage?

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