WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which musical instrument of Central Asia resembles Indian instrument Sarod?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Sitor
  2. Rabab
  3. Ghijak
  4. Chang

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Rabab

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Rabab šŸ“š Explanation: The Rabab is a traditional stringed instrument from Central Asia, particularly popular in Afghanistan and Tajikistan. it is widely considered the ancestor of the modern Indian instrument, the Sarod. Both instruments share a similar deep, resonant sound and a skin-covered body. The evolution of the Rabab into the Sarod is a beautiful example of the cultural and musical exchange between India and Central Asia.