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ICSE · Class 10 · English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)
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See them allWho is Bhisma Lochan Sharma in the poem?
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Bhisma Lochan Sharma is the central character of the poem. He sings tunelessly and persistently every summer across a vast stretch of India from Delhi to Burma, and he does not notice the panic and su…
What is the original Bengali title of 'The Power of Music'?
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The original Bengali title is 'Ganer Gunto'. It is a poem by Sukumar Ray and later appeared in English translation.
What type of collection is 'Abol Tabol'?
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'Abol Tabol' is a collection of nonsense verse children's poems and rhymes in Bengali. It was published in 1923 and is known for its playful absurdity.
Why is the poem called 'The Power of Music' ironic?
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The title is ironic because the music in the poem is not beautiful or harmonious. Bhisma Lochan's singing is terrible and creates chaos, fear, and destruction instead of pleasure.
How far does Bhisma Lochan's singing spread?
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His singing is heard from Delhi to Burma. This gives a comic and exaggerated sense of the huge reach of his voice.
What reaction do people have when they hear Bhisma Lochan sing?
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The people become dazed and amazed, then panic and suffer. They plead with him to stop, but he does not listen.
What do the people say when they plead with Bhisma Lochan to stop?
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They say, 'My friend, we're near our end, oh stop your singing quickly!' This shows their fear and helplessness.
What happens to bullock-carts and horses because of the singing?
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The bullock-carts are overturned, and horses line the roadside. This shows how the singing creates disorder and panic.
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