Question

Which of the following are related to String instruments?
A. Sitar
B. Tabla
C. Saarangi
D. Harmonium
E. Violin
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. A, C, D Only
• B. A, C, E Only
• C. B, D, E Only
• D. B, C, D Only

Hint:

To distinguish instrument types: Tat (Strings), Sushir (Wind), Avanaddha (Percussion/Leather), and Ghana (Solid/Metallic).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Musical instruments are traditionally classified based on how they produce sound. String instruments, known as Tat Vadya in Indian classical music, produce sound through the vibration of stretched strings.

Step 1: Identifying the instruments that utilize strings.
Analyzing the list provided in the question:
• Sitar (A): A plucked string instrument common in Hindustani classical music.
• Saarangi (C): A bowed, short-necked string instrument.
• Violin (E): A bowed string instrument used in both Western and Indian classical traditions.
• Tabla (B): A pair of twin hand drums (percussion instrument).
• Harmonium (D): A keyboard instrument that produces sound using air and reeds (wind instrument). Based on this classification, only Sitar, Saarangi, and Violin are string instruments.