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    Question

    Which of the following pair is correct? I.

    Avanaddha Vadya – Percussion instruments II. Ghana Vadya – Solid instruments
    A Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Neither I nor II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ghana Vadya or Idiophones/Solid instruments which do not require tuning. E.g - Jal Tarang, Ghatam etc.​ Avanaddha Vadya or Membranophones/Percussion instruments - In the Avanaddha Vadya category of instruments, the sound is produced by striking the animal skin which has been stretched across an earthern or metal pot or a wooden barrel or frame. E.g - Tabla, Mridangam, Nagara, Damaru etc.

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