SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 34

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Large, narrow-mouthed earthenware pot used as a percussion instrument

The ghatam is large, narrow-mouthed earthenware pot used as a percussion instrument is an ancient Indian percussion instrument that plays a large part in South Indian Carnatic classical music tradition.

• Other names for this instrument include bada, ghara, matka, and noot.
• The ghatam is considered an idiophone because the whole of it vibrates to produce a sound when struck—unlike membranophones which have drum heads that are struck, like the tabla or mridangam.