Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Notes: Varanasi’s cultural and craft heritage received national recognition with Geographical Indication (GI) tags given to the Banarasi Shehnai and Banarasi Tabla. The Banarasi Shehnai is a traditional wind instrument linked to the Banaras Gharana of Indian classical music. It gained national fame through Ustad Bismillah Khan, who played it at the Red Fort on India’s first Independence Day. The shehnai is considered divine and is commonly used at weddings, religious events, and temple rituals. It reflects the spiritual and artistic traditions of Varanasi and adds to the city’s unique cultural identity.
