Explanation:

- Option 1: Rudra Veena

- Asad Ali Khan is indeed a maestro of the rudra veena.

- He was one of the few remaining master players of this traditional string instrument, known for its rich tones.

- Correct Answer

- Option 2: Sitar

- The sitar is another popular string instrument in Indian classical music.

- maestros like Ravi Shankar are known for the sitar, not Asad Ali Khan.

- Option 3: Tabla

- Tabla is a percussion instrument, played by famous artists like Zakir Hussain.

- Asad Ali Khan is not known for playing the tabla.

- Option 4: Shehnai

- The shehnai is a wind instrument, famously played by Bismillah Khan.

- Asad Ali Khan does not play the shehnai.