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SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 80

SSC CPO - 11 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q80

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TH Vinayakram, a famous musician, is associated with which musical instrument?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Ghatam.

  • The ghatam began as a folk instrument in several parts of India and remains a prominent part of many folk traditions today, particularly in Punjab. 
  • he sound the ghatam makes when played has been described in several other Sanskrit texts on rhythm and music, including the Tamil text Silappatikaram from around the same period of time.