Imp Questions For All Chapters – Kumarbharati English Class 9
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.
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