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Question 12 Marks
Why was Tansen afraid of singing Raga Deepak?
Answer
Tansen could sing the Raga all right. But his fear was that the song would give off a lot of heat. It would set the lamps alight and would also burn him to ashes.     
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Question 22 Marks
How did the jealous courtiers of Akbar plan to ruin Tansen?
Answer
Shaukat Mian had a bright idea. The courtiers made Tansen sing Raga Deepak. If the Raga was sung properly, it made the air hot and even burnt the singer to ashes.
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Question 32 Marks
.What do you know about Tansen’s life before he joined Akbar’s court?
Answer
Tansen was the son of Mukandan Misra and his wife. The family lived near Gwalior. His talent was spotted by Swami Haridas. He lived with his guru for eleven years. He joined Mohammad Ghaus who took him to the court of Rani Mrignaini. Tansen married Hussaini. He impressed Emperor Akbar with music.
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Question 42 Marks
It is said that Tansen was a naughty child. What prank did he play?
Answer
Tansen, as a child, used to play in the forest. He learnt to copy the calls of birds and animals. Once he frightened Swami Haridas and his pupils by producing the roar of a tiger.
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Question 52 Marks
What was Tansen famous for?
Answer
Tansen was famous for his singing talent. He was the greatest musician India has ever produced.
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Question 62 Marks
$(i)$ What steps did he take to save himself?
$(ii)$ Did his plan work? How?
Answer
$(i)$ Tansen was a little worried as well as afraid. He took two steps for his safety. He requested the king to give him some time. Next, he taught his daughter and her friend to sing Raga Megh.
$(ii)$ Yes, Tansen’s plan worked. His singing made the environment hot. Flames shot up and lighted the lamps. Just then, the two girls started singing Raga Megh. The rains came down suddenly and saved Tansen’s life.
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Question 72 Marks
Why did Tansen agree to sing Raga Deepak?
Answer
Tansen agreed to sing Raga Deepak because he dared not disobey the Em­peror. Secondly, he wanted to prove his ability.
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Question 82 Marks
$(i)$ What happens if Raga Deepak is sting properly?
$(ii)$ Why did Tansen’s enemies want him to sing the Raga?
Answer
$(i)$ If Raga Deepak was sung properly, the air became so hot that the singer was burnt to ashes.
$(ii)$ The courtiers who were Tansen’s enemies, wanted the singer to sing Raga Deepak and die of heat.
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Question 92 Marks
What did the other courtiers feel about Tansen?
Answer
Tansen’s popularity made other courtiers jealous of him. They made up their mind to ruin Tansen somehow.
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Question 102 Marks
How do we know that Akbar was fond of Tansen? Give two reasons.
Answer
Tansen became the favourite of the Emperor. Akbar used to visit Tansen’s house to hear him practise music. He asked Tansen to sing whenever he had the mood. He also gave Tansen many presents.    
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Question 112 Marks
Why did Akbar ask Tansen to join his court?
Answer
Tansen learnt music from Swami Haridas for eleven years. He himself be­came a famous singer. Sometimes he sang before Emperor Akbar. Akbar was so impressed that he asked Tansen to join his court in $1556.$
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Question 122 Marks
Why did Swami Haridas say Tansen was ‘talented’?
Answer
Tansen, as a child, learnt to imitate the calls of birds and animals. One day he roared like a tiger in the forest. He intended to frighten the travellers. Swami Haridas was impressed by the skill of the boy. So he called Tansen ‘talented’.
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Question and Answer (unit) [2-M] - English STD 6 Questions - Vidyadip