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SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 107

SSC Stenographer - 17 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q107

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Which musical instrument is played by Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma?     

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e Santoor.

  • ​​​​​Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma plays the musical instrument Santoor, a traditional instrument from Jammu and Kashmir, and dates back to ancient times. 
  • Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma was an Indian classical musician and santoor player who is credited for adapting the Santoor for Indian classical music. 
  • He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1986, the Padma Shri and the Padma Vibhushan award in 1991 and 2001.