What does Bismillah Khan's story teach students about tradition?
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Correct answer: Tradition can be raised to new heights through practice and creativity
The governing concept is living tradition. A tradition is not merely a frozen habit that must be copied without thought; it can be preserved, refined and carried to new audiences through disciplined creativity. Bismillah Khan respected the established musical heritage of the shehnai, practised it with extraordinary dedication and helped elevate the instrument from a limited ceremonial association to a respected concert instrument. Option A is correct because it joins continuity with innovation: he kept the tradition alive while expanding its status and expressive possibilities. Options B and C wrongly treat tradition as an obstacle or something to reject, while D is false because art was the very means through which the tradition grew.
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Tradition can be raised to new heights through practice and creativity
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is living tradition. A tradition is not merely a frozen habit that must be copied without thought; it can be preserved, refined and carried to new audiences through disciplined creativity. Bismillah Khan respected the established musical heritage of the shehnai, practised it with extraordinary dedication and helped elevate the instrument from a limited ceremonial association to a respected concert instrument. Option A is correct because it joins continuity with innovation: he kept the tradition alive while expanding its status and expressive possibilities. Options B and C wrongly treat tradition as an obstacle or something to reject, while D is false because art was the very means through which the tradition grew.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 English question. Chapter: The Sound of Music. Topic: Overcoming physical disabilities (Evelyn Glennie) and the life of Shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan.
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