LMBB: Learn more be brighter — Practice Quiz

Feeling jealous and being comforted by a mother's love

Step 1: Throughout the poem, the speaker feels inferior when comparing themselves to others – in height, speed, and popularity. Step 2: These feelings represent jealousy and self-doubt. Step 3: At the end, the mother's unconditional love and reassurance bring comfort. Step 4: So the central theme is about insecurity being healed by a mother's love. Other options are unrelated to the poem's content.

A great musician

Step 1: The story 'Song of Songs' introduces Akbar's nine gems. Step 2: Tansen is described as 'a great musician' among the nine gems. Step 3: He played musical notes and raagas like Malkaunsh, Dipak, Kedar, and Malhar for the king. He was not a poet, soldier, or minister.

Raag Darbari

Step 1: In the story, the king asked Tansen to play something new on the tanpura. Step 2: Tansen started Raag Darbari. Step 3: The story says 'The court became calm and quiet. People forgot everything around them.' Step 4: This confirms Raag Darbari was the one played that evening. Although Malhar, Malkaunsh, and Dipak are mentioned as raagas Tansen played, the court scene describes Raag Darbari specifically.

He said someone sings better than him.

Step 1: After Akbar praised Tansen as the best singer in the world, Tansen responded humbly. Step 2: He said, 'Well, my lord, there is someone who sings better than I.' Step 3: This shows Tansen's humility and respect for his guru. He did not agree, disagree rudely, or stay silent. He honestly pointed to someone greater.