Multiple choice

Most ancient musical instrument among the following is

  1. Sarod

  2. Tabla

  3. Sitar

  4. Veena

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Veena is the most ancient among these instruments, with references dating back to the Vedas (1500-500 BCE) and Samaveda. Sarod, Tabla, and Sitar emerged much later in medieval India (17th-18th century).