SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 26

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 26 June 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q26

Identify the Indian musician who is associated with wind instrument (played by blowing).

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Bismillah Khan.

Ustad Bismillah Khan is inextricably linked with the shehnai, a reeded woodwind instrument. He revolutionized its perception, elevating it from a ceremonial folk instrument to a revered classical music instrument. His virtuosity and soulful renditions popularized the shehnai globally, making his name synonymous with its distinctive sound.