Q. Consider the following instruments:
  1. Kuzhal
  2. Nadaswaram
  3. Sundari
  4. Shehnai
Which of the above are classified as double reed instruments?

Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Notes: All listed instruments—Kuzhal, Nadaswaram, Sundari, and Shehnai—fall under the double reed instrument category. These are traditional wind instruments where sound is produced through two reeds vibrating against each other, making all four correct. They are integral to Indian cultural and musical heritage, used prominently in classical and folk traditions.
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