Practice History of the Shehnai - 2.2 | Evelyn Glennie Listens to Sound without Hearing It | CBSE Grade 9 - English - Beehive
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What was the shehnai originally called?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the name it was banned for being shrill.

Question 2

Easy

Who was Ustad Bismillah Khan?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider who changed how people view the shehnai.

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Question 1

What was the pungi used for before it transformed into the shehnai?

  • A ceremonial instrument
  • A noisemaker
  • A string instrument

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember why Aurangzeb disliked it.

Question 2

True or False: Bismillah Khan was the first to perform at the Red Fort after India's independence.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the importance of the date.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze the cultural significance of the shehnai in modern-day India compared to its origins.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look into how modern performances incorporate traditional elements.

Question 2

Evaluate the contribution of Ustad Bismillah Khan in promoting the shehnai internationally.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider specific instances of international recognition.

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