Which of these terms is defined as follows: a stringed musical instrument with strings running perpendicular to its soundboard, plucked by the fingers?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Literature and the Arts question asks: Which of these terms is defined as follows: a stringed musical instrument with strings running perpendicular to its soundboard, plucked by the fingers? The correct choice is A. Harp. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Harp ✓
- B. Franz Kafka
Why not B: “Franz Kafka” does not fit this question. The answer is Harp.
- C. Leo Tolstoy
Why not C: “Leo Tolstoy” does not fit this question. The answer is Harp.
- D. Charles Dickens
Why not D: “Charles Dickens” does not fit this question. The answer is Harp.
Correct answer
A. Harp
Explanation
Harp is the term that matches “Which of these terms is defined as follows: a stringed musical instrument with strings running perpendicular to its soundboard, plucked by the fingers” (option A). Option B (Franz Kafka) does not fit this question. Option C (Leo Tolstoy) does not fit this question. Option D (Charles Dickens) does not fit this question. For this Literature and the Arts question, the accepted answer is Harp.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, Literature and the Arts
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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