How many  main strings are on a Sarod ?

Correct option is B

Correct Answe is option(b) 8

Sarod:

• The sarod is a prominent instrument in Hindustani classical music.
• The term "sarod," derived from Persian, translates to song or melody.
• Some scholars believe the term also referred to certain musical instruments of the medieval period.
• The sarod's structure consists of three main parts: the Peg Box, the Fingerboard, and the Resonator (Pyala), which is covered with a stretched skin.
• Sarods are classified into two main types based on their design: the six-peg sarod and the eight-peg sarod.

Eight-Peg Sarod:

• This type features eight main strings and two chikari strings.
• It includes an additional small bridge near the upper nut, supporting four drone strings.
• Renowned players of this sarod type include Ali Akbar Khan, son of Allauddin Khan, and their disciples.

Six-Peg Sarod:

• It is designed with six main strings and two chikari strings.
• This type has a shorter body and includes eleven to thirteen tarab strings.