SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 51

SSC MTS - 9 Feb 2026 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q51

Which musical instrument is shown in the figure given below?
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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Correct Answer:
Option 4 (Sindhi Sarangi)

Explanation:
The instrument shown in the figure is the Sindhi Sarangi. It is a major stringed instrument played with a bow. It is primarily used in folk music by the Langa community of Rajasthan. It is characterized by multiple sympathetic strings that resonate with the main string.

Additional Facts:
Pakhawaj: It is a leather drum played with the hands.
Jhanjh: It is a metal instrument played by striking two metal plates.
Algoza: It is a wind instrument played by joining two flutes together.
Types of Sarangi: Apart from Sindhi Sarangi, 'Jogia Sarangi' and 'Gujarati Sarangi' are also famous folk instruments of Rajasthan.