Consider the following statements
1. The sound of Shehnai is similar to nadaswaram
2. Nadaswaram is a South Indian musical instrument
3. Ustad Bismillah Khan is famous for playing Nadaswaram
Which of the above statements is / are correct?

1 only

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1 and 2

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1 and 3

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Solution

The correct option is B 1 and 2
Ustad Qamruddin Bismillah Khan credited with popularizing the shehnai.

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