Sunday Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning, March 21 in history

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March 21, 2021 12:00 am | Updated January 06, 2022 10:30 pm IST

Sunday Quiz Easy like Sunday morning, March 21 in history
The visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon’s palace.
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1 / 10 | Born on March 21, 1916, this gentleman is responsible for elevating a folk wind instrument to the global stage. The instrument is made of wood with a double reed at one end and a metal flared bell at the other. The characteristic sound of this instrument is widely heard at auspicious occasions in temples and marriages. The instrument is thought to have evolved from the Pungi which was used for snake charming. What instrument is this and which Bharat Ratna awardee is responsible for bringing it to the limelight?
Answer : Shehnai, Ustad Bismillah Khan
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