Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following musical instruments is an example of the stringed instruments played by the Manganiars of west Rajasthan?

Options:

Jhanj

Kamaicha

Manjira

Toomba

Correct Answer:

Kamaicha

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Kamaicha

The instrument played by the Manganiars of west Rajasthan is the Kamaicha. It's a bowed lute, which means it has strings and is played with a bow. The Kamaicha has a unique one-piece wooden construction and a rich history linked to instruments from Western Asia and Africa.