Which one of the following group of folk musical instruments is not correctly matched?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Mridang, Chang, Khanjari, Naubat
Explanation:
• The group in option (a) mixes classical, folk, and royal court percussion, making it incorrectly matched as a single folk group.
• Mridang (Mridangam) is a classical instrument, not a Rajasthan folk instrument.
• Chang and Khanjari are folk percussion instruments.
• Naubat is a royal ensemble played in courts, not grouped with typical folk instruments.
• Hence, the group is inconsistent and incorrectly matched.
Information Booster:
• Rajasthan folk groups are usually classified as wind, string, and percussion instruments.
• Typical folk groups include:
– String: Ravanhattha, Jantar, Sarangi
– Wind: Algoja, Satara, Pungi
– Percussion: Dholak, Chang, Khanjari
Additional Knowledge:
Option (b)
• All are wind instruments used in folk traditions.
Option (c)
• All are traditional Rajasthan musical instruments (string + percussion).
Option (d)
• All are folk percussion instruments used in devotional and dance performances.