The Sound of Music Test 1

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The Sound of Music Test 1

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Question 1
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Read the given extract and answer the question that follows by choosing the most appropriate option.

But by the time she was eleven her marks had deteriorated and her headmistress urged her parents to take her to a specialist. It was then discovered that her hearing was severely impaired as a result of gradual nerve damage. They were advised that she should be fitted with hearing aids and sent to a school for the deaf.

(Page 17−18)

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A
Evelyn was taken to a specialist because her marks were deteriorating.

B
Evelyn’s mother first noticed her deafness when she was eleven.

C
Nerve damage caused hearing loss in Evelyn.

D
Evelyn’s headmistress advised her parents to send her to a school for the deaf.

Solution

The correct answer is B.
Question 2
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Read the given extract and answer the question that follows by choosing the most appropriate option.

The flowing waters of the Ganga inspired him to improvise and invent ragas that were earlier considered to be beyond the range of the shehnai.
At the age of 14, Bismillah accompanied his uncle to the Allahabad Music Conference. At the end of his recital, Ustad Faiyaz Khan patted the young boy’s back….
(Page 23)

Which of his uncles did Bismillah accompany to the Allahabad Music Conference?

A
Rasool Bux Khan

B
Ali Bux

C
Paigambur Bux

D
Ustad Faiyaz Khan

Solution

The correct answer is B.
Question 3
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Read the given extract and answer the question that follows by choosing the most appropriate option.

When he played on it, closing and opening some of these holes, soft and melodious sounds were produced. He played the instrument before royalty and everyone was impressed.
(Pg 21−22)

Where was the shehnai first played?

A
At the Shah’s chambers

B
On the banks of the Ganga

C
At the Balaji and Mangalmaya temple

D
At the Red Fort

Solution

The correct answer is A.
Question 4
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Read the given extract and answer the question that follows by choosing the most appropriate option.

The flowing waters of the Ganga inspired him to improvise and invent ragas that were earlier considered to be beyond the range of the shehnai.

At the age of 14, Bismillah accompanied his uncle to the Allahabad Music Conference. At the end of his recital, Ustad Faiyaz Khan patted the young boy’s back….

(Pg 23)

Bismillah belonged to a family of

A
barbers

B
temple care-takers

C
workers at the All India Radio station

D
musicians

Solution

The correct answer is D.
Question 5
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Read the given extract and answer the question that follows by choosing the most appropriate option.

The flowing waters of the Ganga inspired him to improvise and invent ragas that were earlier considered to be beyond the range of the shehnai.
At the age of 14, Bismillah accompanied his uncle to the Allahabad Music Conference. At the end of his recital, Ustad Faiyaz Khan patted the young boy’s back….
(Pg 23)

What inspired Bismillah to improvise and invent raagas?

A
His uncle Ali Bux

B
The barbers

C
The Ganga

D
The Vishnu temple of Benaras

Solution

The correct answer is C.