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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following instruments has been declared heritage musical instrument of Goa?
A
Kanjira
B
Idakka
C
Ghumot
D
Chenda
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ghumot was declared as the Heritage musical instrument of Goa. It is made up of an Earthen pot with the skin of the monitor lizard stretched across its mouth.

Detailed explanation-2: -The traditional Goan musical instruments include dhol, mridanga, tabla, ghumat, dholak, kansallem, mhadalem, shehnai, surt, tasso, nagado, chowgudo, and tambura.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Ghumot is part of religious and folk music of both Hindus and Christians in Goa. It is an essential instrument for the Ganesh festival, during arti and in Suvari Vadan orchestra that performs at Goan temples during spring.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ghumot is a folk musical instrument of Goa. Ghumot: It is made up of clay and mud.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mando is the regional music of Goa.

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