Correct option is B
Correct Option: b)
The term 'Veena' in Indian music refers to a variety of string instruments with a long history. Ancient texts like the Natyashastra mention several types, while others have been invented or significantly modified in the modern era.
Information Booster:
· The
Mohan Veena is a
modern instrument.
· It was created in the
20th century by Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt by modifying the Hawaiian guitar.
· It is a slide guitar adapted to play Indian classical music and is not mentioned in any ancient scriptures.
Additional Knowledge:
· The Pinaki Veena, Parivadini Veena, and Chitra Veena (or Gottuvadhyam) are all instruments with references or descriptions in ancient and medieval Indian texts.