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Ustad Bismillah Khan — Study Plan

NIOS · Class 10 · English

A step-by-step study plan for Ustad Bismillah Khan, NIOS Class 10 English: what to learn first, what to practise and when to revise.

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Study Plan

1
Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: 1. Life and Background, 2. Training, Practice, and Musical Growth, 3. Shehnai and Its Importance.

2
Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 40 questions available for this chapter.

3
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 Ustad Bismillah Khan after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Bismillah Khan was a famous shehnai maestro.
  • He played the shehnai for more than eight decades.
  • He received the Bharat Ratna in 2001.
  • Born on March 21, 1916 in Dumraon, Bihar.
  • Father: Paigambar Khan.
  • Mother: Mitthan.
  • Moved to Varanasi at the age of six.
  • His teacher was his maternal uncle Ali Baksh Vilayatu.
  • Ali Baksh was the official shehnai player at Vishwanath Temple.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Bismillah Khan was born with the name Bismillah Khan.

Ali Baksh was Bismillah Khan’s father.

Bismillah Khan’s father worked in the court of Varanasi or the Vishwanath Temple.

Memory Tips

Bismillah Khan's name change from Qamaruddin

Family members and their roles

Bismillah Khan moved to Varanasi at age six

Training under Ali Baksh at Vishwanath Temple

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Ustad Bismillah Khan for NIOS Class 10 English?
Key topics in Ustad Bismillah Khan include Life and Background, Training, Practice, and Musical Growth, Shehnai and Its Importance, Fame, Awards, and Public Recognition. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Ustad Bismillah Khan for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 40 practice questions on Ustad Bismillah Khan. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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