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[#876] Which among the revolutionary also referred as Shaheed-e-Azam?
Correct Answer

(C) Udham Singh

Explanation

Solution: Udham Singh is also sometimes referred as Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Udham Singh. Bhagat Singh and Udham Singh alongwith Chandrasekhar Azad, Rajguru and Sukhdev, were among the most famous revolutionaries in the first half of 20 th century in India.

[#877] A musical instrument is a percussion twang-type instrument used in Punjab and neighbouring areas. The tradition of playing it with songs goes back to the Naths or Jogis.
Correct Answer

(B) Chimta

Explanation

Solution: Chimta is a percussion jingling instrument used in Punjab and neighbouring areas. The tradition of playing it with songs dated back to the time of Naths or Jogis. This instrument consists of two long, flat pieces of iron with pointed ends and rings mounted on it. The joint is held in one hand, while the two parts are struck with each other to produce tinkling sounds. Chimta has become popular in professional singing and devotional music in temples

[#878] A musical instrument consists of a pair of wooden flutes and is played by one person using only three fingers on each side.
Correct Answer

(A) Algoza

Explanation

Solution: Algoza is played by one person by using only three fingers on each side. It is also known as Jori and it consists of a pair of wooden flutes. Folk singers use it in singing like Mirza, Challa and Jugni and it is also used in folk dances.

[#879] Alahunian of Punjab is sung
Correct Answer

(A) After the death of some person

Explanation

Solution: Alahunian song is sung after the death of some person. The theme of death song, the good qualities of the dead person, the perishable nature of, the seeming would, etc are parts of alahunian. In villages marashan or nain is the lead singer at the death of a person.

[#880] Match the following. List-I List-II a. Dafli 1. Dried gourd b. Bugchu 2. Dilruba c. Taus 3. Mardana d. Rabab 4. Tambourine
Correct Answer

(A) a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3

Explanation

Solution: The correct match is : Dafli - Tambourine Bugchu - Dried gourd Taus - Dilruba Rabab - Mardana