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

Evelyn Glennie and Ustad Bismillah Khan achieved success through perseverance, disciplined practice, determination, and devotion to music. Awards honour their outstanding contribution and achievements, but they are not the original cause of success. Option B is incorrect because an artist’s identity is shaped mainly by work and dedication, not only by awards. Exam tip: distinguish between the causes of success and the recognition received for it.

Both stories connect success with contribution and identity. In exams do not treat success as only awards.

Evelyn creates a new method within bodily limits through mental strength. In exams write willpower and adaptation together.

His art gains world identity while coming from local roots. In exams write the balance of locality and global reach.

Evelyn's story speaks of opportunity and respect. In exams connect inclusive society with ability.

He kept the shehnai heritage alive and respected. In exams connect heritage with active devotion.

Option A is correct. Despite her challenges, Evelyn Glennie remains dedicated to learning and practising music, while Ustad Bismillah Khan stays deeply devoted to the shehnai and the Indian musical tradition. Their success does not make them arrogant; humility keeps them committed to their art and continued effort. Options B and C are incorrect because humility does not stop practice or reduce ability. Exam tip: Link success with dedication, practice, and humility when writing about both artists.

Evelyn brings dignity and Bismillah Khan gives prestige to culture. In exams add both effects.

This statement both separates and connects their struggles and contributions. This view is useful in comparison answers.

Art makes the person and society better in both parts. In exams write the moral side of art.

Despite her hearing impairment, Evelyn Glennie became a successful percussionist through Ron Forbes’s sensitive guidance, her adaptation of feeling sound through her body, and sustained hard practice. Luck or pity did not create her achievement; instead of giving up music, she continued to learn in a new way. Exam tip: For Evelyn’s success, mention guidance, determination, and practice together.

The shehnai gains greater identity through practice and cultural context. In exams write the symbolic meaning.

The talent of both artists was refined by practice and teachers. In exams connect talent with process.

The identity of both is made through effort and contribution. In exams understand identity as a process of formation.

Evelyn connects sound with the body and Bismillah Khan with culture. In exams write the symbolic meaning of sound.

This basis connects both Evelyn and Bismillah Khan. In critical comments keep the idea of transformation.

Public recognition becomes meaningful when it is earned through real ability, sustained effort, and a contribution that benefits or enriches others. In this lesson, Evelyn Glennie and Bismillah Khan are respected because they developed exceptional musical skills and continued their work with discipline. Their achievements show that recognition is strongest when it rests on merit rather than on publicity, family reputation, or luck alone.

Option A is therefore correct. Neither artist became important simply because people advertised them, because of a family name, or through an accidental opportunity. Their long devotion produced work that audiences valued and remembered. Public praise was the result of their contribution, not the cause of it. This distinction helps us understand why genuine achievement creates lasting recognition.

This title connects Evelyn's dignity and the glory of shehnai. In exams the title should indicate both parts.

Evelyn changes a personal limit and Bismillah Khan changes a cultural limit. In exams add both examples in the central idea.

In the chapter, art uplifts both person and culture. In combined answers write dignity, sensitivity and glory.