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Ustad Bismillah Khan

NIOS · Class 10 · English

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Study Plan

1
Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas, and key concepts.

2
Day 3

Practice Problems

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

3
Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key formulas and concepts without looking at notes. Take a practice quiz to test your understanding. Mark weak areas for re-revision.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Revisit Ustad Bismillah Khan after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall. Solve previous year questions from 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 Ustad Bismillah Khan - Life and Legacy, Ustad Bismillah Khan - Complete Overview, Ustad Bismillah Khan - Life Overview. These are the concepts NIOS Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Ustad Bismillah Khan — NIOS Class 10 English?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 40 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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