Overcoming physical disabilities (Evelyn Glennie) and the life of Shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan

Evelyn shows her ability on stage and Bismillah Khan gives prestige to shehnai. Understand stage as a symbol in exams.

True greatness keeps humility and dedication alive. In exams write character traits along with fame.

Evelyn succeeded through right guidance and a different method. In exams connect inclusive education with recognizing ability.

His devotion gave new expansion to the shehnai tradition. In exams see tradition as living development.

The identity of both was formed through long devotion and contribution. In exams understand identity as a process, not just a result.

Awards are results of her struggle and ability. In exams write willpower behind achievement.

Honours recognize his long cultural contribution. In exams connect awards with contribution.

The personal devotion of both artists became an example for society. In exams write personal and social impact together.

Evelyn used willpower to turn bodily limitation into a new method. In exams write the body-mind relation in analysis.

The memory linked with Banaras and the Ganga made his shehnai special. In exams write the balance of locality and global reach.

Their success is measured through identity and contribution. In exams connect success with deeper values.

The art of Evelyn and Bismillah Khan inspires society. In exams write the social effect of art.

The talent of both became great through disciplined practice. In exams write discipline as the base of success.

Evelyn Glennie had musical ability, but despite her hearing impairment, she developed it through rigorous practice and by learning to feel sound vibrations through different parts of her body. Similarly, Bismillah Khan transformed his inherited musical background and ability into mastery through constant riyaz. Thus, talent may provide a beginning, but practice and dedication lead to excellence. Options B and D are incorrect because inborn talent alone is not enough. Exam tip: Link talent, regular practice, and determination when writing about both artists.

Evelyn received respect because of her ability. In exams write her as a source of inspiration, not pity.

His greatness appears with honour and humility. In character sketches write this balance.

A combined title should express the central idea common to both sections, not merely mention one event or achievement. Evelyn Glennie’s story shows how determination and devoted practice helped her overcome a serious physical limitation and become an outstanding percussionist. Bismillah Khan’s story shows how lifelong practice, love for music, and respect for tradition helped him make the shehnai widely admired. Both parts therefore celebrate disciplined devotion in music.

Option A is the best choice because it joins the two ideas: overcoming limitation and preserving or advancing tradition through dedication. The wording does not mean that tradition itself is a physical obstacle; it refers to Bismillah Khan’s musical heritage, while limitation refers especially to Evelyn’s hearing loss. Options B, C, and D are too narrow or inaccurate. Awards are only results, distance from music contradicts both lives, and luck ignores their sustained effort.

In the chapter, Evelyn crosses a personal limit and Bismillah Khan crosses a cultural limit. Connect both examples in exams.

For Evelyn, sound is personal transformation, and for Bismillah Khan it is cultural transformation. Remember this deeper link for exams.

The chapter presents art as a force that uplifts both person and culture. In exams include both Evelyn and Bismillah Khan in the combined message.