Skip to main content
Chapter 3 of 18
Practice Quiz

The Sound of Music & Wind — Practice Quiz

Gujarat Board · Class 9 · English

Try a 4-question quiz on The Sound of Music & Wind for Gujarat Board Class 9 English: tap an answer to check it and see why.

43 questions24 flashcards5 concepts

Interactive on Super Tutor

Studying The Sound of Music & Wind? Get the full interactive chapter.

Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan — built for practice quiz and more.

Free trial, no card needed.

Quick Quiz: The Sound of Music & Wind

0/4

Tap an answer to check it instantly. No sign-up needed for these 4.

1

What physical disability did Evelyn Glennie face?

2

At what age did Evelyn's hearing loss become noticeable?

3

Who helped Evelyn discover she could feel music through her body?

4

What is the original name of the instrument that later became the shehnai?

43 Questions·
multiple choicemultiple correcttrue falsetext answermatchingordering

Sample Questions

1multiple correct

Which instruments are associated with Evelyn Glennie? (Select all correct answers)

Show answer

Xylophone, Drums, Percussion instruments

Evelyn Glennie is a multipercussionist who plays xylophone, drums, and about a thousand different percussion instruments. Shehnai is associated with Bismillah Khan.

2multiple choice

Why was the improved instrument called 'shehnai'?

Show answer

It was first played in Shah's chambers by a nai (barber)

The name 'shehnai' comes from it being first played in the Shah's chambers ('sheh') by a 'nai' (barber).

3multiple choice

When was Bismillah Khan born?

Show answer

21 March 1916

Bismillah Khan was born on 21 March 1916 in Bihar.

4multiple correct

Which awards did Bismillah Khan receive? (Select all correct answers)

Show answer

Bharat Ratna, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan

Bismillah Khan received all major Indian civilian awards: Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, and finally the highest award, Bharat Ratna in 2001.

+39 more questions on The Sound of Music & Wind (Gujarat Board Class 9 English)

Practise All

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Sound of Music & Wind for Gujarat Board Class 9 English?
Key topics in The Sound of Music & Wind include Part I - Evelyn Glennie: The Deaf Musician, Part II - Ustad Bismillah Khan and the Shehnai, Poem - 'Wind' by Subramania Bharati. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How many practice questions are there for The Sound of Music & Wind?
There are 43 questions on The Sound of Music & Wind. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

For serious students

Get the full The Sound of Music & Wind chapter — start free.

Quizzes, flashcards, an AI doubt solver and a study plan for Gujarat Board Class 9 English. Free to start, no card needed.