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[#731] The instrument Saranda was made by
Correct Answer

(A) Guru Arjan Dev Ji

Explanation

Solution: Saranda is a large bowl shaped string instrument played with bow which produces a beautiful deep tone quality. This instrument took birth from the passion for folk music of Guru Arjan Dev Ji.

[#732] Name the first Punjabi female singer to sing on Doordarshan.
Correct Answer

(A) Gurmeet Bawa

Explanation

Solution: Gurmeet Bawa is known for her long hekh (breathless opening of a Punjabi folk song calling 'ho') that she can holds for about 45 seconds. She is one of the singers known for popularised Jugni and was the first Punjabi female singer to sing on Doordarshan.

[#733] In 2009, he won 'Best International Album' at the UK Asian Music Awards. Name the singer.
Correct Answer

(A) Gurdas Maan

Explanation

Solution: Gurdas Maan was born in Giddarbaha village of Punjab and gained national attention in 1980 with the song 'Dil Da Mamla Hai'. He is an Indian singer, song writer, choreographer and actor. He has gone on to record over 34 albums and has written over 305 songs. In 2009, he won 'Best International Album' at the UK Asian Music Awards for 'Boot Polishan'.

[#734] The main song(s) sung during the wedding ceremony is/are known as
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: The main songs sung during the wedding ceremony by the family of bride and grooms are named as ghorian and suhaag. Ghorian are sung in the grooms house to show the pleasure and happiness whereas the 'suhaag' are sung by the people of bride genre and the lyrics of suhaag displays both the bliss and pain at same time.

[#735] This musical instrument is also known as Dilruba.
Correct Answer

(C) Taus

Explanation

Solution: Taus is a large and heavy instrument which is later reduced in size and known as Dilruba.