Which of the following is a Sushir Vadya?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Sushir Vadyas (wind instruments) are those in which sound is produced by the flow of air.
In these instruments, music is generated by blowing into them or through the vibration of air.
The flute, ‘shehnai’, and ‘nagaswaram’ are prime examples of such instruments.
The ‘Bargu’ is also a wind instrument in which sound is produced by the flow of air.
It is used in traditional and folk music.
Structurally, it is tubular in shape, allowing air to pass through it.
The hand bell is not a wind instrument; it is an *Idiophone’ (percussion instrument).
The ‘Pena’ is a string instrument that is prevalent in Manipur.
Thus, the correct answer is ‘Bargu’, which falls under the category of wind instruments.