Question

Match the following:

List - I (State)	List - II (Musical instruments)
A. Punjab	I. Sambal
B. Maharashtra	II. Duff
C. Rajasthan	III. Dhol
D. Bengal	IV. Khol

• A. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
• B. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
• C. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
• D. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Hint:

To remember this easily, link the Khol clay drum directly to the devotional Kirtans of Bengal, and the high-energy Dhol barrel drum directly to the festive folk dances of Punjab.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: This question explores regional Indian musicology by mapping traditional folk percussion instruments to their respective geographic states of origin:
• Punjab: Famous worldwide for its high-energy folk dances like Bhangra, which rely heavily on the loud, deep resonance of the large barrel-shaped wooden Dhol (ढोल).
• Maharashtra: Features vibrant traditional folk arts like Gondhal and Lavani. The Sambal (संबल) is a signature traditional folk drum consisting of a pair of joined wooden drums played with sticks, heavily used in folk music dedicated to Goddess Bhavani.
• Rajasthan: Renowned for its rich desert folk styles. The Duff Chang (डफ) is a large, single-headed frame drum widely played across the region during spring celebrations and Holi folk dances.
• Bengal: The heart of Baul music and Kirtan devotional traditions. The Khol (खोल), also called *Mridanga* in the East, is a traditional terracotta clay drum with two skin faces, used extensively in devotional music across West Bengal.

Step 1: Map the folk instruments to their respective regional cultures.

• A. Punjab $\rightarrow$ III. Dhol
• B. Maharashtra $\rightarrow$ I. Sambal
• C. Rajasthan $\rightarrow$ II. Duff
• D. Bengal $\rightarrow$ IV. Khol This yields the sequence: A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV. This matches option (C).