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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 41

SSC CGL - 18 July 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q41

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Tansen, who was included in the Navaratnas of Akbar, was an expert in playing which of the following musical instruments?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Rabab.

  • Tansen, one of the Navaratnas (Nine Jewels) at the court of Akbar, was an expert in playing the musical instrument called the "rabab."
  • The rabab is a stringed musical instrument and Tansen was renowned for his exceptional skill in playing it.
  • Tansen's contributions to Indian classical music and his association with Akbar's court are legendary, making him a central figure in the history of Indian music.