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Odd-one-out (musical instrument family): Choose the word that does not belong to the group. Items to analyze by instrument family (wind vs. string): Shehnai, Bagpipe, Flute, Sitar Choose the single word that is different from the rest.

Difficulty: Easy

Shehnai
Bagpipe
Flute
Sitar

Correct Answer: Sitar

Explanation:

Given data

Shehnai, Bagpipe, Flute, Sitar

Concept/Approach
Identify instrument families.

Step-by-step reasoning
Shehnai → wind/reed instrument. Bagpipe → wind instrument. Flute → wind instrument. Sitar → string instrument (plucked chordophone).

Final Answer
Sitar

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