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    Question

    Consider the statements about Bobbili veena: 1.

    Livelihoods of craftsmen face challenges due to a lack of required patronage from government. 2. It is the traditional ‘Saraswati Veena’ from Bobbili. 3. It is crafted from Jack-wood tree Telangana. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Despite the longstanding fame of the Bobbili veena, the livelihoods of craftsmen face challenges due to a lack of demand from the public and required patronage from the government. It is the traditional ‘Saraswati Veena’ from Bobbili is famed for its fine tune and distinctive notes. It is a large plucked string instrument used in Carnatic music. These veenas are painstakingly crafted from Jack-wood tree logs in Gollapalli, a town in Bobbili (AndhraPradesh).

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