Question

In the Natya Shastra, wind musical instruments are classified under ______.
1. Membranophones or Percussion instruments
2. Aerophones or wind instruments
3. Chordophones or String instruments
4. Idiophones or Solid instruments

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Aerophones or wind instruments

The correct answer is 

• Natya Shastra by Bharat Muni (composed between 200 BC and 200 AD) clubbed musical instruments into four groups:
  1. Avanaddha Vadya (membranophones or percussion instruments)
  2. Ghan Vadya (idiophones or solid instruments)
  3. Sushir Vadya (aerophones or wind instruments)
  4. Tat Vadya (chordophones or stringed instruments)

• The Indian Classical Musical system has two major traditions - Hindustani and Carnatic.
• Additionally, there are several other traditions such as folk, tribal, etc. 
• The musical instruments of India bring along a rich heritage and form an integral part of the cultural traditions of this country.