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SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 41

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2020 - 14 Nov 2020 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q41

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To which state does the traditional vibrating reed instrument ‘Gogona’, which is made of a single piece of seasoned bamboo, belong?

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Correct answer: A

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The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Assam.

  • The traditional percussion instrument 'Gogona', made from a single piece of seasoned bamboo, belongs to the state of Assam.

  • Gogona is a traditional Assamese folk instrument widely used during Bihu celebrations. Made from a strip of bamboo, it is played by holding it between the teeth and plucking it with the fingers, creating a rhythmic twang.

  • Both men and women perform with the Gogona, making it an essential musical element of Bihu dance and festivities.