Q. Which of the following statements with regard to the traditional musical instrument Ghumot is/are correct?
1.It is a mud-based membranophone percussion instrument from Goa, designed as a baked earthen pot with an animal skin covering.
2.To strictly comply with wildlife protection regulations, the traditional use of monitor lizard skin has been replaced by goat or buffalo hide.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Ghumot is a classic heritage percussion instrument of Goa. It is structured as a pumpkin-shaped clay pot, sun-dried, kiln-fired, and covered on one open side with a taut membrane.
- Statement 2 is correct: Historically, the skin of the endangered monitor lizard was preferred for maximum acoustic resonance. Following wildlife protection bans, artisans shifted to using legal substitutes like goat, buffalo skin, or synthetic materials, protecting biodiversity while preserving Goan musical traditions.
