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Q · Indian MusicMedium · 45s
Which among the following musical instruments is not a string instrument?
TopicIndian Music
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Pakhawaj is a percussion instrument, specifically a barrel-shaped drum used in Dhrupad.
Final Answer: Option C — Pakhawaj