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SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 77

SSC CPO - 25 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q77

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The ______ is a single string musical instrument made using a bamboo and a gourd, mostly
used by traditional folk singers in Maharashtra.
 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Ektara

  • A bamboo is inserted through the center of the gourd, the upper side of the gourd sliced out and covered with skin.
  • The string used is a single steel string.
  • The word Ektara is derived from two words, Ek meaning "one" and tara meaning "string".