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Which of the following musical instruments is / are composite or Indo-Islamic in origin ?

1. Sitar
2. Shehnai
3. Tabla
4. Sarangi
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:

  • A.1 & 2 Only
  • B.1, 3 & 4 Only
  • C.1, 2 & 3 Only
  • D.1, 2, 3 & 4

Answer: B

1, 3 and 4 - sitar, tabla and sarangi.

All three took their present form in the Indo-Islamic musical world of northern India, the sitar and tabla traditionally ascribed to Amir Khusro. The shehnai is of indigenous origin, related to the older shahnai and nagaswaram.

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