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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 27

SSC CGL - 9th March 2020 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q27

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The wood of which of the following trees is used to make the large plucked string instrument used in Carnatic classical music known as Bobbili Veena / Saraswathi Veena?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e Jackfruit wood.

  • Bobbili veena, also known as Saraswathi Veena or the Ekanda Veena, is a large plucked string instrument used in Carnatic classical music. It is carved from a single piece of Jackwood. Jackwood is a rainforest tree.