Allarakha Qureshi who is popularly known as Alla Rakha, is an Indian _________ player. (NTPC CBT 2 Exam- ( 9 May 1st Shift- Level 6)

A. Veena

B. Dholak

C. Tabla

D. Sitar

Solution: C

Allarakha Qureshi is an Indian Tabla Player. He belonged to Punjab Gharana. His son Zakir Hussain is also a Tabla expert. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1977 and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1982. 

Hence, option (C) is correct.

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