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    In the Natya Shastra, compiled by Bharat Muni, musical instruments have been divided into four main categories on the basis of how sound is produced. Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?

    A)  Tata Vadya : Stringed instruments

    B)  Sushira Vadya : Wind instruments

    C)  Avanaddha Vadya : Percussion instruments

    D) Ghana Vadya: Solid instruments which require tuning.

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    In the Natya Shastra, compiled by Bharat Muni dated 200 B.C. 200 A.D., musical instruments have been divided into four main categories on the basis of how sound is produced.
    (i) Tata Vadya or Chordophones- Stringed instruments
    (ii) Sushira Vadya or Aerophones- Wind instruments
    (iii) Avanaddha Vadya or Membranophones- Percussion instruments
    (iv) Ghana Vadya or Idiophones- Solid instruments which do not require tuning.


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