SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 50

SSC CHSL - 14 Aug 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q50

Ustad Asad Ali Khan played which of the following instruments?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Rudra Veena.

  • Ustad Asad Ali Khan was a renowned musician known for his expertise in playing the Rudra Veena, a classical Indian string instrument.
  • The Rudra Veena is one of the oldest and most respected instruments in Indian classical music, primarily associated with the dhrupad style of singing.
  • Ustad Asad Ali Khan's mastery over this instrument contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of classical music in India.
  • His performance style was deeply rooted in Indian tradition, and he was considered a great exponent of the Rudra Veena.