NIOS Class 10 English Chapter 26 Solution – Ustad Bismillah Khan
NIOS Class 10 English Solution Chapter 26 Ustad Bismillah Khan . NIOS Class 10 English Chapter 26 Question Answers Download PDF. NIOS Class 10 English Notes.
NIOS Class 10 English Chapter 26 Solution
Board |
NIOS |
Class |
10th (Secondary) |
Subject |
English |
Topic |
Question Answer, Solution, Notes |
Ustad Bismillah Khan
INTEXT QUESTIONS 26.1
1.) Tick the correct option.
a.) Ustad Bismillah Khan was born in:
b.) Ustad Bismillah Khan’s father’s name was:
c.) Ustad Bismillah Khan’s maternal uncle’s name was:
d.) Bismillah Khan moved to Varanasi at the age of:
e.) Which musical instrument did Ustad Bismillah Khan play?
Answers :
a.) (iv)
b.) (i)
c.) (iv)
d.) (ii)
e.) (iii)
2.) Read the statements given below. Write T for the true statements and F for the false ones. Also, correct the incorrect statements and rewrite them in the space provided.
a.) Ustad Bismillah Khan received the Bharat Ratna in 2001.
Ans – T
b.) Ustad Bismillah Khan was the third son of Paigambar Khan and Mitthan.
Ans – F, Ustad Bismillah Khan was the second son of Paigamber Khan and Mitthan.
c.) Ustad Bismillah Khan often played the shehnai at the Vishwanath Temple located in Varanasi.
Ans – T
d.) Ustad Bismillah Khan’s father was a soldier in the army of Maharaja Keshav Prasad Singh of Dumraon.
Ans – F, Ustad Bismillah Khan’s father was a court musician of Maharaja Keshav Prasad Singh of Dumraon.
e.) Ustad Bismillah Khan was a devotee of Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of wisdom and arts.
Ans – T
3.) What was Bismillah Khan named earlier? Why was his name changed?
Ans – His earlier name was Qamaruddin. When his grandfather first saw him uttered the word ‘Bismillah’ and he came to be known as Bismillah Khan.
4.) Who was Ali Baksh ‘Vilayatu’? What role did he play in Bismillah Khan’s life?
Ans – Ali Baksh ‘Vilayatu’ was the official shehnai player at the famous Vishwanath Temple.
He took Bismillah Khan under his tutelage so Bismillah Khan started learning to play the shehnai from his uncle Ali Baksh. They often practised for hours together without any playtime, school and sometimes even regular meals.
5.) How did the flowing waters of the River Ganga inspire Bismillah Khan?
Ans – River Ganga inspired him to improvise and invent ‘ragas’ that were earlier considered to be beyond the range of shehnai.
6.) What were the top four civilian awards that Bismillah Khan received?
Ans – The top four civilian awards Bismillah Khan received were Bharat Ratna, Padma Bhushan , Padma Vibhushan and Padma Shri,
7.) Have you heard the adage: ‘Practice makes a man perfect’? Does it hold true for Bismillah Khan? Do you think one can achieve success in life without working hard? Justify your answer giving an example from your life.
Ans – Yes, it holds for Bismillah Khan. Ustaad Bismillah Khan practised shenai from a very young age with his uncle Ali Baksh and they practised hours together without any play time, school and sometimes even regular meals. So for his dedication and hard work for shehnai, he attained perfection in a very short time. We often see successful sportsmen on our television but the recipe for their success is hard work. So yes I think Hard work is the pillar of all success.
INTEXT QUESTIONS 26.2
1.) a.) Ustad Bismillah Khan’s favourite mode of transport was: (iii) cycle rickshaw
b.) On the eve of India’s independence in 1947, Ustad Bismillah Khan performed at the: (iv) Red Fort
c.) He was buried under a ________ tree. (ii) neem
2.) Ustad Bismillah Khan always believed that music would (a)___even if the world (b)________. He also believed in (c)___________________ unity and spread the message of (d)___________through his music. He often said, “Music has no (e)_______”.
Answers :
a) survive
b) perished
c) Hindu-Muslim
d) brotherhood
e) caste
3.) After which concert did the shehnai come into the limelight and find appreciation among music lovers?
In 1937 All India Music Conference in Calcutta, Ustad Bismillah Khan brought shehnai into the limelight at his concert, and was hugely appreciated by music lovers.
4.) How can we say that Bismillah Khan had a special bond with his shehnai?
His dedication and passion towards shehnai were tremendous. After his wife died he shared a special bond with his shehnai and called it ‘begum’(wife) . The instrument was also his constant companion even after he died his shehnai was buried with him.
5.) Bismillah Khan was a simple man but had strong beliefs. What did he believe in?
Bismillah Khan never accumulated wealth or other material possessions. He lived a very simple life and he always believed that music would survive even if the world perished. He also believed in Hindu-Muslim unity and spread religious harmony through his music. He often said, “Music has no caste.”
6.) Where was Bismilah Khan buried? How was he honoured at the time of his death?
He was buried along with his shehnai in Varanasi under a neem tree with a 21-gun salute from the Indian Army.
7.) From Japan to Europe to USA, Ustad Bismillah Khan played in many countries of the world. Why do you think his music was enjoyed by people in different countries?
Ustad Bismillah Khan was a world-class shehnai player and as we know music has no political boundaries, it was a very pleasant experience for those who listen to his plays. Hence, he was appreciated worldwide.