Important Questions Class 10 Chapter 3.6 kumarbharati English Maharashtra Board

The Concert

Short Questions  

1. Who was excited about the concert?

• Smita.

2.What instrument did Pandit Ravi Shankar play?

• Sitar.

3.What was Anant’s illness?

• Cancer.

4.Where did Smita’s family stay in Bombay?

• Aunt Sushila’s apartment.

5.What did Anant want to do at the concert?

• Hear and see Pandit Ravi Shankar.

6.Why was Smita nervous?

• She forgot Anant was ill.

7.What did the doctors tell Anant’s family?

• Take him home and make him happy.

8.What did Smita ask Pandit Ravi Shankar?

• To play for Anant.

9.Who played the tabla with Pandit Ravi Shankar?

• Ustad Allah Rakha.

10.What did Anant say when Smita left for the concert?

• “Enjoy yourself.”

11.Why were the neighbors surprised?

• They saw famous musicians at Aunt Sushila’s house.

12.What was Anant good at besides music?

• Table tennis and running.

13.What did Smita feel during the concert?

• Enchanted by the music.

14.What did the family hope for Anant?

• That he would be cured.

15.How did Anant feel when the musicians played for him?

• Happy and peaceful.

  Long Questions  

1. Why was Smita excited about the concert?

• She saw an announcement that Pandit Ravi Shankar was performing. It was a rare chance for her and Anant.

2.Why did Anant want to attend the concert so badly?

• He loved Pandit Ravi Shankar’s music and was learning the sitar. It was his dream to see the maestro perform.

3.Why did Smita feel guilty after mentioning the concert?

• She forgot Anant was very sick and couldn’t go. She felt bad for exciting him.

4.What was Smita’s plan after the concert?

• She decided to ask Pandit Ravi Shankar to play for Anant. She bravely went to the stage to request him.

5.Why did the family try to keep Anant happy?

• They knew he was very ill and didn’t have much time. They wanted to make his last days joyful.

6.How did Smita feel when she approached Pandit Ravi Shankar?

• Her heart was beating fast, and she felt nervous. She was scared but determined to speak.

7.What happened when Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Allah Rakha came to Anant?

• They played music for Anant at Aunt Sushila’s house. It brought him happiness as he passed away peacefully.

8.Why were Aunt Sushila’s neighbors shocked?

• They couldn’t believe famous musicians like Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Allah Rakha visited. It was an unexpected and special event.