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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 39

SSC CGL - 24 Aug 2021 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q39

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'Chikara' is a ______ musical instrument popular in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. stringed

  • This instrument is used by tribes of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
  • The chikara is a simple spike fiddle played, similarly to the sarangi or sarinda, by sliding fingernails on the strings rather than pressing them to touch the fingerboard.
  • It has 3 strings, two horse hair and one steel.