What is the most mature definition of success in the stories of Evelyn and Bismillah Khan?
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Correct answer: Turning one's limitation or tradition into a respected identity through devotion
The governing concept is meaningful success rather than superficial fame. Evelyn does not allow hearing loss to define her future; through determination, training, and a new way of sensing music, she becomes an internationally respected percussionist. Bismillah Khan similarly uses lifelong riyaaz and devotion to elevate the shehnai and represent the cultural richness of Banaras. Their achievements therefore combine self-mastery, perseverance, artistic contribution, and dignity. Option B is correct because it includes both Evelyn’s challenge and Khan’s tradition, showing how sustained dedication creates a respected identity. Option A mistakes awards for the whole meaning of success, C makes foreign recognition the only measure, and D wrongly replaces achievement with pity.
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Turning one's limitation or tradition into a respected identity through devotion
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The governing concept is meaningful success rather than superficial fame. Evelyn does not allow hearing loss to define her future; through determination, training, and a new way of sensing music, she becomes an internationally respected percussionist. Bismillah Khan similarly uses lifelong riyaaz and devotion to elevate the shehnai and represent the cultural richness of Banaras. Their achievements therefore combine self-mastery, perseverance, artistic contribution, and dignity. Option B is correct because it includes both Evelyn’s challenge and Khan’s tradition, showing how sustained dedication creates a respected identity. Option A mistakes awards for the whole meaning of success, C makes foreign recognition the only measure, and D wrongly replaces achievement with pity.
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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