Important Questions Class 9 Chapter 4.5 kumarbharati English Maharashtra Board

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Tansen

Short Questions

1. Who was Tansen?

• Tansen was a great singer in Emperor Akbar’s court.

2. Who wrote the poem “Tansen”?

• Hazrat Inayat Khan.

3. What was the effect of Tansen’s singing?

• His voice made Akbar feel joyful and amazed.

4. Which Raga did Tansen sing that caused trouble?

• He sang Deepak Raga.

5. What happened to Tansen after singing Deepak Raga?

• His body began to burn like fire.

6. How was Tansen cured after singing Deepak Raga?

• A maiden sang Raga Malhar to cool him down.

7. What did Akbar want to do after hearing about Tansen’s teacher?

• He wanted to meet the teacher (Ostad).

8. Where did Tansen’s teacher live?

• In a cave in the Himalayas.

9. How did Akbar travel to meet Ostad?

• He walked like a poor man or a slave.

10. What Raga did Ostad sing?

• He sang Malkous Raga.

11. What happened when Ostad sang Malkous Raga?

• Birds and animals gathered and Akbar felt great peace.

12. What happened before Akbar could praise Ostad?

• Ostad disappeared.

13. Why couldn’t Tansen sing like his teacher?

Because Tansen sang for the king, but Ostad sang for God.

14. What did Akbar call Tansen?

• A jewel in his crown.

15. What does the poem say about true music?

• True music comes from devotion and reaches the soul.

 Long Questions

1. Why did Akbar want to meet Tansen’s teacher?

• He was amazed by Tansen’s talent and wanted to hear the one who taught him.

2. Why did Tansen ask Akbar to dress like a poor man?

• Ostad did not sing for kings or riches; he only sang for the humble.

3. What happened when Tansen sang Deepak Raga?

• His body caught fire due to the power of the Raga.

4. How was Tansen saved from the effect of Deepak Raga?

• A girl sang Raga Malhar, which cooled him and healed his burning.

5. Why was Ostad’s singing more powerful than Tansen’s?

• Ostad sang with devotion to God, not for praise or gifts.

6. What was the effect of Ostad’s Malkous Raga on Akbar?

• It filled Akbar with joy and heavenly peace.

7. What does Tansen say about the difference in their singing?

• He says, “I sing for you, but he sings for God.”

8. What message does the poem convey?

• True art is divine and pure when it is done with humility and devotion.