Why is practice in both artists' success not merely repetition?

Correct answer: Because practice developed both sensitivity and devotion.

The governing concept is purposeful practice as artistic sadhana rather than mechanical repetition. Evelyn Glennie’s training developed her ability to perceive rhythm, pitch and vibration through her body, allowing her to perform with sensitivity despite hearing loss. Bismillah Khan’s sustained riyaaz refined his control of the shehnai, his tone, expression and emotional depth. Practice therefore transformed natural potential into disciplined and responsive performance. Option A is correct because it includes both technical sensitivity and inner devotion. Option B denies the central role of training, option C reverses its effect, and option D imposes an examination purpose that has no connection with either artist’s life or artistic discipline.