Q. Which of the following musical instruments is/are example(s) of Tata Vadya?

1. Santoor
2. Flute
3. Xylophone
4. Jaltarang

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Answer: Only 1
Notes: According to the Natya Shastra, Tata Vadya refers to stringed (chordophone) instruments like the santoor. The flute is classified as Sushira Vadya (aerophone), the xylophone as Avanaddha Vadya (membranophone), and the jaltarang as Ghana Vadya (idiophone). Thus, among the given options, only Santoor is Tata Vadya.