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The Power of Music — Study Plan

ICSE · Class 10 · English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)

A step-by-step study plan for The Power of Music, ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest: what to learn first, what to practise and when.

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Study Plan

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Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: Poet and Background, Central Character and Main Idea, Key Events in the Poem.

2
Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 59 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

4
Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to The Power of Music after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Sukumar Ray wrote Ganer Gunto.
  • Abol Tabol is a collection of nonsense verse published in 1923.
  • Prof. Sukanta Chaudhury translated the collection into English.
  • Bhisma Lochan’s singing is tuneless and persistent.
  • The poem uses exaggerated effects for comic impact.
  • Human pleading fails to stop him.
  • Bhisma Lochan is the main character.
  • He sings persistently every summer.
  • He is unaware of the suffering he causes.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

The poem praises music and presents Bhisma Lochan as a great singer.

Bhisma Lochan is a cruel man who deliberately wants to harm others.

The people stop Bhisma Lochan’s singing by pleading with him.

Memory Tips

The poem is a humorous/nonsense account, not a serious praise of music

Bhisma Lochan Sharma sings every summer across a huge area from Delhi to Burma

People react with panic, dazed amazement, and repeated pleas to stop

The people plead twice, but Bhisma Lochan does not listen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Power of Music for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)?
Key topics in The Power of Music include Poet and Background, Central Character and Main Idea, Key Events in the Poem, Themes. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise The Power of Music for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 59 practice questions on The Power of Music. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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