Question

1. With the coveted award resting on his chest and his eyes glinting with rare happiness
he said, "All I would like to say is: Teach your children music, this is Hindustan's
richest tradition; even the west is now coming to learn our music."
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ii.
Who is 'he' here?
Which award is being referred to?
Why does Bismillah Khan want the children to learn the Hindustani music?
What quality of him is reflected in the above lines?
What does 'coveted' refer to in the above lines?
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Answer 1

Answer:

1) Bismillah Khan is "he" here

2) Bharat Ratna

3) Because "Music is the richest tradition"

4) His feelings after taking the reward is refered coveted in the above lines.

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Answer 2

Answer:

1. Ustad Bismillah Khan is referred to as "he" in this context.
2. The award here referred to is the Bharat Ratna.
3. He asked people to teach their children music as it is the most significant and valued tradition that even westerners come to India to learn our music.
4. We can see his love for music as well as his patriotic emotion for the nation.
5. "Coveted" in the above lines means much desired.

Explanation:

• The above lines are an excerpt from The Sound of Music by Evelyn Glennie.
• The writer reflects on her life as well as the lives of renowned Indian musicians like Ustad Bismillah Khan.
• Ustad Bismillah Khan was the first Indian to perform at the Lincoln Centre Hall in the United States of America.
• He has also participated in various other art festivals, such as the Cannes Art Festival, the World Exposition in Montreal, etc.
• In 2001, he was recognised with India’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.
• During this time, he advised the parents to teach their children Hindustani music as it is rich in tradition.
• His adoration for Indian culture and tradition, as well as his unending love for music, is reflected here.
• He encourages the parents by stating the fact that even westerners come to India to learn our music, which shows the prominence and prestige of our music.