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Consider the following statements in reference to the Gogona musical instrument of India.

1. It is the most simple and smallest Indian rural musical instrument.

2. It originated in Manipur.

3. It is a mount instrument made from a single piece of bamboo with a split at one end.

4. It is a part of the musical culture of the Meitei community.

Which of the statements given above are correct?


1. Only 1 and 3
2. Only 2, 3 and 4
3. Only 1, 2 and 3
4. Only 1 and 2

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Correct Answer - Option 1 : Only 1 and 3

The correct answer is Only 1 and 3.

  •  Gogona musical instrument of India
    • It is the most simple and smallest Indian rural musical instrument. Hence statement 1 is correct.
    • Gogona is a traditional musical instrument that is played during Bihu performances in Assam. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
    • It is made of a single piece of seasoned bamboo or horn that has a bifurcation on one end. Hence statement 3 is correct.
    • Apart from being played during Bihu performances, Gogona is also used by the Mongoloid and Kirat tribes in their folk music. Hence statement 4 is incorrect.
    • The characteristic feature of the Bihu dance is the use of traditional instruments such as Baanhi, Dhol, Gogona, Taal, Toka and Xutuli.

  •  Gogona musical instrument of India
    • These instruments lend a unique musical flavour when rendering the songs for the dance.
    • According to the size, Gogona is known by different names such as Lahori Gogona, Ramdhan Gogona, and Xaliki Gogona.
    • The Ramdhan and Lahori Gogona are used more commonly. 
    • The Ramdhan Gogona is performed by men whereas Lahori Gogona is performed by women. 
    • A female Bihu performer is referred to as Bihuwati.

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