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Which traditional musical instrument from Assam is made from buffalo horn and is closely associated with Bihu festivals and indigenous cultural rituals?

1. Pepa
2. Gogona
3. Xutuli
4. Dhol

Correct answer: Pepa

Solution

Pepa is a traditional Assamese wind instrument made from buffalo horn. It is strongly associated with Bihu festivals and folk rituals. Therefore, the correct answer is Pepa.

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