GSEB Class 9 English Solutions Chapter 3 Mohan and his Veena

Study this pie-chart and write a paragraph by answering the questions.

 

Question 1. Which is the most popular musical instrument ?
Answer: The harmonium is the most popular musical instrument among students, with 50% of them preferring it.
In simple words: The harmonium is liked by the highest number of students, showing it is the most popular instrument.

Exam Tip: When answering questions based on a pie-chart, always identify the category with the largest proportion to find the most popular item.

 

Question 2. Which is the least popular musical students like to play the guitar. 26 % students like instrument? to play the tabla. 14 % students like the flute. READ
Answer: Guitar is the least popular musical instrument.
In simple words: The guitar is the least popular instrument, as it has the lowest percentage of students who like it.

Exam Tip: Look for the smallest percentage in the pie chart to find the least popular item.

 

Question 3. How many students like the flute ?
Answer: 14% of students like the flute.
In simple words: Fourteen percent of the students prefer the flute.

Exam Tip: Read the percentages directly from the chart for each instrument.

 

Question 4. What is the difference between the popularity of the flute and that of the tabla?
Answer: The difference between the popularity of the flute and that of the tabla is 12%.
In simple words: To find the difference, subtract the percentage for the flute (14%) from the percentage for the tabla (26%), which gives 12%.

Exam Tip: Always subtract the smaller percentage from the larger one to calculate the difference in popularity.

 

Question 5. Which instrument is liked by half of the students?
Answer: Harmonium is liked by half of the students. The harmonium, guitar, tabla, and flute are some of the instruments favored by students. Harmonium is the most popular musical instrument, with 50% of students liking the harmonium.
In simple words: The harmonium is liked by half of all students because it accounts for 50% of their preferences.

Exam Tip: Remember that "half" corresponds to 50% in a pie chart.

 

Vocabulary

1. Make meaningful pairs of words or phrases from X and Y. Write sentences using X and Y in your context.

Answer:
Example : I tried my hand at the violin.
(1) I played / practised guitar for many years.
(2) My grandfather addressed a gathering of family members.
(3) Failure in the test was a turning point of Mohan's belief that hard work pays off.
(4) The Prime Minister expressed his vision for digital India.

Exam Tip: Practice forming sentences using paired words to understand their usage in different contexts.

 

2. Complete the e-mail using the words from the brackets.
(determined, instrument, musical, melodiously, performance)
Answer:
TO – ajn3456@gmail.com
Sub – Attending a music concert
Hi Anjana,
I went to a great musical concert last night. I enjoyed the performance of all the artists, especially Mohan. He played on his Veena melodiously. I was very much impressed by his style, so I am determined to learn such an instrument to play on in future as I am interested in music.
Rushil
In simple words: Fill in the blanks of the email using the provided words that fit best, making sure the email reads smoothly and makes sense.

Exam Tip: When filling in blanks, always read the entire sentence and sometimes the surrounding sentences to determine the most appropriate word.

 

3. Underline the words with the nearest meanings.
Answer:
(1) incorporate : include, associate, cooperate, coordinate
(2) aspect: frame, feature, side, inspect
(3) depressed : encouraged, expressed, rejected, sad
(4) approve : appreciate, like, prove, appear
(5) experiment: take trial, experience, expert, perform
In simple words: Choose the word or words that mean almost the same thing as the main word in each list.

Exam Tip: Read all options carefully and consider synonyms to find the closest meaning. Sometimes, more than one option might be correct.

 

Comprehension

 

Question 1. Say whether the statements are True or False
(1) Mohan liked the guitar when he was 10 years old. – False
(2) Mohan's father did not approve of his love for the guitar. – True ?
(3) Mohan's brother, sister and nephew were praised at the gathering. – True
(4) According to one remark, sitar has depth of sound. – True
(5) Mohan stopped playing the guitar after the remark. – False
(6) Mohan Veena is not invented by Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. – False
(7) Mohan followed his heart's passion. – True
In simple words: Read each statement about Mohan and decide if it is correct or incorrect based on the story, writing "True" or "False" next to it.

Exam Tip: For true/false questions, refer back to the text to confirm each detail before marking your answer.

 

Question 2. Arrange these sentences in the proper order. Put the number in the boxes.
Answer: The correct order of the sentences is:
1. He was attracted to the guitar.
2. He was not appreciated well in a family concert.
3. Mohan was depressed and cried.
4. He decided to work hard and make the instrument his face.
5. Mohan got a Grammy Award.
In simple words: Put the events of Mohan's story in the right order from beginning to end.

Exam Tip: Identify key events and use chronological markers to sequence sentences correctly.

 

Question 3. Find out the sentences having nearest meanings from the text.
(1) He accepted the guitar as an instrument of music. No other instrument now in my life. I want to play the guitar only.
(2) Guitar is not an instrument of Indian style and doesn't have the effect like the other Indian musical instruments. The guitar does not have the effect which our instruments do and moreover, it's not from India.
(3) Mohan was inspired to play an instrument because of the appreciation got by his brother, sister and nephew. As they got great appreciation, Mohan, too, expressed his wish to perform
(4) Mohan increased the practice of the guitar. Mohan doubled his riyaaz and practised for about 10 hours a day.
(5) Expression of vision about my thought through sound is important. Not only the sound that my instrument produces is important, but it must also express my vision; what I want to say through the instrument.
In simple words: Look at each sentence given and find the part in the original text that says almost the same thing.

Exam Tip: Focus on identifying synonyms and paraphrases within the text to match meanings accurately.

 

Question 4. Find out the reactions by different persons against Mohan's love for the guitar.
Answer:

In simple words: This table shows what different people, like Mohan's family and relatives, thought about his choice to play the guitar.

Exam Tip: When analyzing character reactions, identify the specific person and their exact words or feelings from the text.

 

5. Answer the questions.

 

Question 1. What did Mohan learn in his early age?
Answer: Mohan learned the violin and the sitar during his early years.
In simple words: When Mohan was young, he learned to play both the violin and the sitar.

Exam Tip: For questions about initial learning, pinpoint the earliest mentioned instruments or skills from the text.

 

Question 2. What musical instruments were practiced in Mohan's family?
Answer: Sitar, vocals, and classical violin were practiced in Mohan's family.
In simple words: Mohan's family practiced instruments like sitar, and also sang and played classical violin.

Exam Tip: List all musical forms and instruments explicitly stated as being practiced by the family.

 

Question 3. What do you know about Mohan's initial training?
Answer: Initially, Mohan was trained in vocal music. He then tried his hand at the violin and later learned the sitar.
In simple words: At first, Mohan learned to sing. After that, he tried playing the violin and then the sitar.

Exam Tip: Detail the sequence of Mohan's musical training as presented in the lesson.

 

Question 4. Make a list of some Indian musical instruments.
Answer: Harmonium, sitar, sarod, violin, tabla, dholak, veena, and flute are some Indian musical instruments.
In simple words: Some Indian instruments are harmonium, sitar, sarod, violin, tabla, dholak, veena, and flute.

Exam Tip: Try to remember at least five or six common Indian musical instruments to list.

 

Question 5. Which instrument attracted Mohan the most?
Answer: The guitar attracted Mohan the most.
In simple words: Mohan was most drawn to the guitar.

Exam Tip: Identify the instrument that sparked Mohan's greatest interest and passion.

 

Question 6. What did Mohan do to get success after the comments from relatives?
Answer: Mohan doubled his practice and worked on the guitar for about 10 hours a day.
In simple words: After his relatives' comments, Mohan practiced twice as much, spending around 10 hours daily on the guitar.

Exam Tip: Focus on Mohan's response to criticism and how he dedicated himself to his passion.

 

Question 7. What did Mohan do to invent the Mohan Veena?
Answer: Mohan studied other aspects of the guitar and decided to combine the unique qualities, method, and sound of every instrument into the guitar. He desired an instrument that produced the sound and tune of the western guitar but could be played like the Indian Veena.
In simple words: Mohan studied how other instruments worked and put their best parts, like special sounds and playing styles, into the guitar. He wanted a guitar that sounded Western but played like an Indian Veena.

Exam Tip: Highlight Mohan's innovative approach and his goal of blending Western and Indian musical elements.

 

Question 8. Which two great achievements of Mohan have been mentioned in this lesson?
Answer: Mohan's two significant achievements mentioned in this lesson are the creation of the Mohan Veena and winning a Grammy Award.
In simple words: Mohan achieved two great things: he made the Mohan Veena, and he won a Grammy Award.

Exam Tip: Recall the major accomplishments that marked Mohan's success and recognition.

 

• Which instrument attracts you more? Why?
Answer: The flute attracts me more because of its soothing sound.
In simple words: I like the flute best because its sound is very calming.

Exam Tip: For personal preference questions, state your choice clearly and provide a brief, logical reason.

 

• Do you remember any incident when you didn't lose courage and succeeded, though there were comments against your hobby? Narrate it.
Answer: Two years ago, I started learning drums, which was my passion. I would spend most of my time playing drums. As a result, it began affecting my studies, and I scored fewer marks in the exam. My family became angry. My grandfather and uncle scolded me and asked me to stop playing drums. “What a waste of time,” my aunt said. "Look, you better stop playing drums or I will throw them out," my grandmother added. Even my parents were a little upset, but they did not say anything at that moment. I felt very disappointed and cried a lot. But then my parents spoke to me, saying, “Do not be discouraged by these comments.” They advised, “Make a timetable and follow it regularly. Devote fixed hours for study, play, and music.” I felt happy that my parents supported me. I promised them to study well and also play the drums. Today, after two years, I have formed my own band. I am the lead drummer. We perform at family functions, school functions, and even small events like birthdays and marriages. I always achieve good marks in all my exams, and my family is also proud of me.
In simple words: I started learning drums, which caused my grades to drop, and my family got upset, telling me to stop. But my parents later encouraged me to make a study and music timetable. Now, I have my own band, perform well, and also get good grades, making my family proud.

Exam Tip: When narrating an incident, describe the problem, the conflict, the turning point, and the successful resolution clearly and sequentially.

 

At the end of the Grammy Awards ceremony, Mohan is answering the questions of reporters. Frame the questions as if you were a reporter.
Answer:
• Can you tell us about the Mohan Veena?
• What made you create the Mohan Veena?
• Which musical instruments did you play earlier?
• Do your children also play the Mohan Veena?
• Do you train the youngsters to play this instrument?
• How do you feel on winning the Grammy Award?
In simple words: Imagine you are a reporter and write down questions you would ask Mohan about his instrument and winning the Grammy.

Exam Tip: When framing questions, think about different aspects of the topic—personal journey, creation, impact, and future plans—to cover comprehensive details.

 

Language Practice

 

Question 1. Read the passage and observe the underlined words.
Answer:
Eight children were standing eagerly on the track to participate in the running event. With the sound of a toy pistol, all the eight girls started running swiftly.
After covering ten to fifteen steps, one of the girls suddenly slipped and fell down. When the other seven girls heard this sound, they stopped running, stood for a while, and turned back. They all ran back anxiously to the place where the girl had fallen down.
One among them bent, lifted, and kissed the girl gently. All the seven girls carefully lifted the girl who had fallen down. Two of them held the girl firmly, and they all joined hands together and walked together and reached the winning post. Officials were shocked. Clapping of thousands of spectators filled the stadium. Many eyes were filled with tears, and perhaps it had reached even God! Yes. This happened in Hyderabad. All these special girls had come to participate in this event, and they were spastic children.
In simple words: Read the story carefully and pay attention to the words that are underlined, as they describe how actions are performed.

Exam Tip: Focus on the underlined adverbs to understand how actions are performed, which helps in identifying manner.

 

Question 2. (A) Work in pairs. Note down all the underlined words from the above passage in your book. Make pairs of the action and the manner of that action.
Answer:

In simple words: From the story, write down the action words and the words that describe how those actions were done.

Exam Tip: Adverbs (manner words) often end in -ly and describe verbs (action words). Identifying them helps in making correct pairs.

 

Question 2. (B) Match the phrases given in the left column with the appropriate words given in the right column. Write down the correct pairs on separate chits. Give the chits to your teacher in sentences.
Answer:

Example :
without making any noise – noiselessly /silently
The students are reading in the library noiselessly / silently.
(1) with great pleasure – happily
Ravi was ready to help us with great pleasure.
Ravi was ready to help us happily.
(2) in a serious manner – seriously
The children were doing their home – work in a serious manner.
The children were doing their homework seriously.
(3) with pride – proudly
The captain held the trophy with pride.
The captain held the trophy proudly.
(4) with great skill – skilfully
Mohan was painting with great skill.
Mohan was painting skilfully.
(5) without making a single mistake – faultlessly
I completed the Maths paper without making a single mistake.
I completed the Maths paper faultlessly.
(6) in a natural way – naturally
The farmer allows the crops to grow in a natural way.
The farmer allows the crops to grow naturally.
(7) with confidence – confidently
The little boy gave his speech with confidence.
The little boy gave his speech confidently.
In simple words: Match each description of how an action is done with the single word that best describes that manner.

Exam Tip: Understand that adverbs often simplify phrases describing "how" an action is performed.

 

Question 3. Choose any word expressing manner from the box given below and tell your friend to select the correct sentence to fill in the blanks. You can take help of your teacher to decide whether the sentence is true or false.
Answer:

(1) When I broke my leg, my friend; Rohan kindly offered help to take me to school on his bicycle.
(2) We lost the football match by 4 – 3. I don't think we played badly, but the opposite team played really smartly.
(3) "You are late!” said Sneha angrily. “Where have you been?”
(4) I am sure that the plan of bank robbery was made secretly by the thief.
(5) You drive the car quite dangerously. I won't be surprised if you meet with an accident one day.
In simple words: Pick the correct manner word from the box for each sentence to complete it properly.

Exam Tip: Read the sentence context carefully to select the adverb that best fits the meaning of the action described.

 

Question 4. Practise the conversation selecting the words expressing frequency from the table and fill in the blanks. Work in pairs.
Answer:

A : What do you do on Sunday?
B: Nothing much. I usually sleep until 9:00.
A: Do you go to bazaar on Saturday evening?
B: Yes, I do. I often go to play volleyball or I sometimes I go to the garden.
A: Do you drive to school?
B : No, I never drive to school. I always take the bus.
A : What do you do after class ?
B: I occasionally talk with friends or I usually go home.
A: Do you like new friends ?
B : Yes, I always like, but I love my old friends too.
In simple words: Complete the conversation by choosing the correct words that tell how often something happens from the provided list.

Exam Tip: Understand the subtle differences in meaning between frequency adverbs (e.g., always, often, sometimes, occasionally) to use them correctly.

 

Question 5. Place the word expressing manner/ frequency at the correct place
Answer:
(1) The new boy quietly waited outside the principal's office.
(2) We often go to the zoo and usually stay there for an hour or two.
(3) Mahesh fell down yesterday. He drove his new bicycle carelessly.
(4) Everyone should always be kind to the animals.
(5) All students were surprised when he cried loudly in the class.
In simple words: Put the given words that describe "how" or "how often" into the right spot in each sentence.

Exam Tip: Adverbs of manner typically go after the verb, while adverbs of frequency often go before the main verb or after the auxiliary verb.

 

Question 6. Here is a game. Let's play.
Select the pair of words expressing action and manner, which you can enact in the classroom. The teacher will ask questions to the class.
Words for action :
read, sit, shout, behave, cry, dance, walk, laugh, write
Words of manner:
quickly, slowly, fearfully, proudly, quietly, childishly, loudly, painfully, angrily, joyfully, secretly, silently
Teacher: what is he/she doing?
Student: He / She is reading.
Teacher: How is he /she reading?
Student: He / She is reading silently/ loudly.
(1) Teacher : What is he/she doing?
Student : He/She is sitting.
Teacher: How is he / she sitting ?
Student: He/She is sitting quietly.
(2) Teacher : What is he /she doing?
Student: He/She is shouting.
Teacher: How is he /she shouting?
Student: He/She is shouting loudly.
(3) Teacher : What is he/she doing?
Student: He/She is behaving (badly).
Teacher : How is he /she behaving (badly) ?
Student : He / She is behaving childishly.
(4) Teacher : What is he/she doing?
Student: He/She is crying.
Teacher: How is he/she crying?
Student: He/She is crying painfully.
(5) Teacher : What is he/she doing?
Student: He/She is dancing.
Teacher: How is he /she dancing?
Student: He/She is dancing joyfully.
(6) Teacher : What is he /she doing?
Student: He/She is walking.
Teacher: How is he/she walking?
Student: He/She is walking slowly.
(7) Teacher: What is he /she doing?
Student: He/She is laughing.
Teacher: How is he /she laughing?
Student: He/She is laughing loudly.
(8) Teacher: What is he/she doing?
Student: He/She is writing.
Teacher: How is he/she writing?
Student: He/She is writing quickly.
In simple words: This activity involves matching actions with how they are done and practicing dialogues like the examples.

Exam Tip: Practice these action-manner pairs to improve vocabulary and understanding of adverbs.

 

Question 7. Write the famous story of the hare and the tortoise using the words showing the manner of action.
Answer:
proudly, calmly, silently, swiftly, lazily, steadily, hurriedly, slowly, etc.
Once upon a time, a hare said proudly to the tortoise, “You can't beat me in a running race." The tortoise said calmly, “Of course, I can beat you. Let's have a race.” The hare agreed.
On the day and time fixed, all the animals of the jungle gathered to see this strange competition. The hare and the tortoise stood at the starting point.
All the animals stood silently. The referee blew the whistle.
The hare ran swiftly and was way ahead even before the tortoise could start! The tortoise began to walk slowly. “How lazily he is walking!” exclaimed all the animals. "He is sure to lose the race."
Meanwhile, the hare was way ahead. He turned back to see where the tortoise was. But he could not see him. "Let me take some rest while the tortoise reaches here," thought the hare. "Then I will run fast and reach the finishing point.” So the hare went off to sleep peacefully under a tree. Meanwhile, the tortoise was walking slowly but steadily. Soon he crossed the tree where the hare was sleeping.
After some time, the hare woke up. “Oh! Did I sleep too long?” he wondered. The animals told him that the tortoise must have reached the finishing point. “Oh, no!” cried the hare nervously. He ran more swiftly and reached the finishing point. But the tortoise had already won the race.
In simple words: Retell the story of the hare and the tortoise, making sure to use words that describe how they moved and spoke throughout the race.

Exam Tip: Use adverbs of manner effectively to add detail and imagery to your narrative, making the story more engaging.

 

Writing

 

Question 1. Write a paragraph on 'My Hobby'
Answer: My Hobby: A hobby is an individual's personal interest in some particular activity. A hobby is normally pursued during leisure time. The main objective behind the hobby is to seek pleasure and relaxation after a day's hard work. It refreshes the tired mind. My hobby is gardening. It is a delightful and interesting hobby. Preparing beds, sowing seeds, tending delicate plants, nursing of flowers, clearing the flower-beds of useless weeds, watering the plants and pots – all give me great pleasure. It is a creative activity. It gives me great joy when the seeds planted by me shoot above the ground. I feel as if something great has been achieved. Gardening has taught me to be a keen observer and work skilfully with my hands. It has also taught me to appreciate the beauty of nature. The sweet fragrance of the flowers fills my house. A beautiful garden is a source of inspiration.
In simple words: A hobby is a personal interest done for fun, like gardening for me. It brings joy, creativity, and helps relax the mind while connecting with nature.

Exam Tip: When writing about a hobby, explain what it is, why you enjoy it, and what benefits or lessons you gain from it.

 

Question 2. Here is a picture of a musical instrument with some information about it. Write a few lines about it.
Answer: This is a harmonium, one of India's oldest musical instruments. It is also used in Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan, and other Asian countries. The harmonium is a keyboard instrument, quite similar to an organ. When you play the harmonium, air passes through its air vessel reeds, making musical notes. It produces a sound like an accordion. It is commonly used as an accompanying instrument in classical Hindustani music, Sufi music, bhajans, and more. There are two main kinds of harmoniums: a foot-pumped harmonium and a hand-pumped harmonium.
In simple words: A harmonium is an old Indian musical keyboard like an organ. When you pump air through it, it makes music. It's used in many Asian countries and comes in foot-pumped and hand-pumped versions.

Exam Tip: When describing an instrument, include its type, how it produces sound, its appearance, and its cultural significance or common uses.

 

3. Look At The Musical Instruments And Write About Them.

(1) This is a Veena. It is a stringed instrument originating in ancient India. It is mainly used in Indian classical music. There are different types of the Veena – Rudra Veena, Saraswati Veena, Mohan Veena, Vichitra I Veena, etc.

(2) This is a guitar. It is a very popular stringed instrument. Usually it has 6 strings. There are three main types of modern guitar – classical guitar, acoustic guitar and archtop guitar. There are electric guitars also. It is usually used in pop music.

(3) This is the Mohan Veena, created by Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. It is a modified form of a traditional Veena. It typically features 19 strings – 3 melody strings, 4 drone strings, and 12 sympathetic strings strung to tuners mounted on the side of the neck. A gourd (or tumba) is screwed into the back of the neck for better sound sustain and resonance. It is held in the lap like a slide guitar. The melody strings are on the treble side of the neck, and the drone strings are on the bass side. The drone strings are lower in height than the melody strings, which allows for unrestricted playing of the melody strings. The sympathetic strings run underneath the melody and drone strings to another level in the bridge. The instrument has a carved spruce top, mahogany back and sides, a mahogany neck, and a flat, fretless, rosewood fingerboard.

 

Comprehension

A. Read The Extracts And Answer The Questions.

(1) Mohan was born into a family of musicians. Music was in his blood. He grew up with musicians. Like his father and other family members, he was initially trained in vocal music and then he tried his hand at the violin. When he was about ten, he started liking the sitar. He was also trained in it and played it for about three years.

 

Question 1. How can you say that music was in Mohan's blood?
Answer: Music was deeply ingrained in Mohan's blood because he was born into a family of musicians and grew up among them.
In simple words: Mohan was born into a musician family, so music was a natural part of his life.

Exam Tip: When answering questions about character traits, always link the trait back to specific events or backgrounds mentioned in the text.

 

Question 2. What was Mohan initially trained in?
Answer: Mohan was first trained in vocal music.
In simple words: Mohan's first training was in singing.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to adverbs like "initially" or "first" which indicate the beginning of a process or sequence of events.

 

Question 3. Which instruments did Mohan play?
Answer: Mohan played the violin and the sitar.
In simple words: He played both the violin and the sitar.

Exam Tip: List all instruments mentioned in the text without omitting any, even if they were played for different durations.

 

Question 4. Which instrument did Mohan play for three years?
Answer: Mohan played the sitar for three years.
In simple words: He played the sitar for three years.

Exam Tip: Extract specific numerical details like durations directly from the passage to ensure accuracy.

(2) A German lady came to stay with Mohan's family to learn music from his father. It was then that the guitar entered in his life. He began his experiments with that beautiful instrument. "No other instrument now in my life. I want to play the guitar only," said Mohan to himself. Guitar took all his time.

 

Question 1. When was Mohan attracted to guitar?
Answer: Mohan became attracted to the guitar when a German lady came to stay with his family to learn music from his father.
In simple words: Mohan liked the guitar after a German lady came to his house to learn music.

Exam Tip: Identify the trigger event that leads to a significant change or attraction for a character.

(3) "Guitar -! Whole day guitar-! Ours is a family where sitar, vocals and classical violin are practised. The guitar does not have the effect which our instruments do and moreover, it's not from India,” said one of the family members. “Do you know your father approves of your love for the guitar?” said his aunty.

 

Question 1. What did Mohan's aunty say?
Answer: Mohan's aunty stated that his father did not approve of his passion for the guitar.
In simple words: Mohan's aunt said his father didn't like his love for the guitar.

Exam Tip: Quote or accurately paraphrase direct speech from characters to show their reactions and perspectives.

 

Question 2. What did a family member say about the guitar?
Answer: A family member mentioned that the guitar did not have the same effect as Indian instruments and was not from India.
In simple words: A family member felt the guitar was not Indian and didn't sound like their own instruments.

Exam Tip: Summarize critiques or opinions clearly, focusing on the main points of disagreement or concern.

 

Question 3. What was practised in Mohan's family?
Answer: Sitar, vocals, and classical violin were commonly practised in Mohan's family.
In simple words: Mohan's family regularly played the sitar, sang, and practised classical violin.

Exam Tip: List all relevant details from the passage that address the specific question being asked.

(4) But his mother came to his help. "Let him follow his heart's desire,” she declared. Then his father started supporting him. He was overjoyed and decided to modify this western instrument. He tried to make it suitable for playing pure Indian classical music. He spent two more years with the guitar only.

 

Question 1. What did Mohan's mother do?
Answer: Mohan's mother stepped in to help him and declared that he should follow his heart's desire.
In simple words: Mohan's mother supported him, saying he should follow what he truly wanted.

Exam Tip: Identify key actions and their emotional impact, especially when a character provides support or makes a significant decision.

 

Question 2. Why was Mohan overjoyed?
Answer: Mohan felt overjoyed because his father began supporting him.
In simple words: Mohan was very happy because his father started to support him.

Exam Tip: Connect emotional states of characters directly to the causes or events that trigger them.

 

Question 3. What did Mohan decide to do?
Answer: Mohan decided to modify the guitar to make it suitable for playing pure Indian classical music.
In simple words: Mohan chose to change the guitar so it could play Indian classical music.

Exam Tip: Note character decisions that demonstrate determination or innovation, as these are often central to the plot.

 

Question 4. What did Mohan try to do with the guitar?
Answer: Mohan tried to make the guitar suitable for playing pure Indian classical music.
In simple words: Mohan worked to adapt the guitar for Indian classical music.

Exam Tip: Focus on the specific objective or goal a character is trying to achieve with their actions.

(5) One evening there was a gathering of close family friends. In this small gathering Mohan's brother, sister and nephews (who were also performing artists) played music on their classical instruments. There was great appreciation. Mohan, too, expressed his wish to perform. He played on the guitar.

 

Question 1. What did Mohan's brother, sister and nephews do at the gathering?
Answer: Mohan's brother, sister, and nephews performed music on their classical instruments at the gathering.
In simple words: Mohan's family members played classical music at the party.

Exam Tip: State the actions of multiple characters concisely when asked about group activities.

 

Question 2. What did Mohan wish?
Answer: Mohan wished to perform on the guitar.
In simple words: Mohan wanted to play the guitar.

Exam Tip: Identify a character's desires or intentions as directly stated or implied in the text.

(6) After his performance, a relative said, “You need to work very hard with the new instrument." One of the relatives said, “If it were the sitar, you would have been in competition with your brother and sister. You have already spent two years on it, but still this instrument needs more.”

 

Question 1. What did a relative tell Mohan?
Answer: A relative informed Mohan that he needed to work very hard with the new instrument.
In simple words: A relative told Mohan to practice harder with his new instrument.

Exam Tip: Distinguish between different speakers' comments and identify the main advice or criticism given.

 

Question 2. What did the other relative tell Mohan?
Answer: The other relative told Mohan that if it were the sitar, he would have been in competition with his brother and sister.
In simple words: The other relative suggested that if he played sitar, he would compete with his siblings.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to comparisons or hypothetical situations mentioned by characters, as these reveal underlying opinions.

(7) After his performance, someone said, “The sitar's sound is like a flowing stream. Your sur and tal are so beautiful. What are you doing with this instrument?”

 

Question 1. What did someone say about the sitar's sound?
Answer: Someone mentioned that the sitar's sound is like a flowing stream.
In simple words: Someone said the sitar sounded like a smooth stream.

Exam Tip: Note descriptive phrases or similes used to characterize sounds or qualities of instruments.

 

Question 2. What did someone say about Mohan's brother?
Answer: Someone stated that Mohan's brother played the violin, and his sur and tal were very beautiful.
In simple words: Someone noted that Mohan's brother played the violin beautifully.

Exam Tip: Be specific about which relative is being discussed and what positive attributes were mentioned.

(8) Mohan was depressed and cried for the whole night. He had already given two years of his life to this instrument! “But from the heart, I am made for guitar. There is no instrument for me but the guitar," he thought. “This instrument will become my face to the world. I am sure, I am going to make it big, very big.” He was determined.

 

Question 1. How did Mohan react to the criticism of his relatives?
Answer: Mohan felt depressed and cried for the whole night due to his relatives' criticism.
In simple words: Mohan was sad and cried all night because his relatives criticized him.

Exam Tip: Describe emotional reactions accurately and link them directly to the events that caused them.

 

Question 2. What did Mohan decide?
Answer: Mohan decided that the guitar would become his identity to the world and that he would achieve great success with it one day.
In simple words: Mohan made up his mind that the guitar would be his way to show himself to the world, and he would succeed greatly.

Exam Tip: Focus on character resolutions and future-oriented statements as indicators of their determination.

(9) This incident took place when Mohan was only 16 years of age. It was the turning-point in his life. Mohan doubled his riyaaz and practised for about ten hours a day. He also studied other aspects of the guitar. He decided to incorporate the specialty, technique and sound of every instrument into the guitar. He wanted to invent something which gave the sound and tune of the western guitar but could be played like the Indian Veena.

 

Question 1. What did Mohan do after the incident?
Answer: After the incident, Mohan doubled his riyaaz (practice sessions) and practised the guitar for about ten hours a day.
In simple words: After that, Mohan practiced guitar twice as much, for ten hours daily.

Exam Tip: Detail the specific actions taken by a character in response to a significant event, including quantitative measures if available.

 

Question 2. What did Mohan decide?
Answer: Mohan decided to incorporate the special characteristics, techniques, and sounds of every instrument into the guitar.
In simple words: Mohan decided to combine the best parts of all instruments into his guitar.

Exam Tip: Look for decisions that show creativity, integration, or a unique approach to problem-solving.

 

Question 3. What did Mohan want to invent?
Answer: Mohan wanted to invent an instrument that offered the sound and tune of the western guitar but could be played like the Indian Veena.
In simple words: Mohan wished to create an instrument that sounded like a western guitar but played like an Indian Veena.

Exam Tip: Identify the precise criteria or blend of features a character aims to achieve in their invention.

 

Question 4. What did Mohan study?
Answer: Mohan studied other aspects of the guitar.
In simple words: Mohan learned more about other parts of the guitar.

Exam Tip: Note character's learning or research efforts that contribute to their overall goal.

(10) “Not only the sound that my instrument produces is important, but it must also express my vision-what I want to say through the instrument,” he said to himself and finally, with untiring efforts and understanding of the ragas, he created the wonderful Mohan Veena. Today, the world knows Mohan as Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, winner of a Grammy Award. “I just followed my heart's passion and here I am,” said Mohan at the award ceremony in 1993.

 

Question 1. What was important for Mohan?
Answer: For Mohan, it was important that his instrument not only produced good sound but also expressed his vision.
In simple words: Mohan cared that his instrument sounded good and showed what he felt.

Exam Tip: Understand a character's core values or beliefs, especially when they articulate their artistic philosophy.

 

Question 2. Who won the Grammy Award?
Answer: Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt won the Grammy Award.
In simple words: Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt got the Grammy Award.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific individual associated with a major achievement mentioned in the text.

 

Question 3. How did Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt create the Mohan Veena?
Answer: Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt created the Mohan Veena after tireless efforts and deep understanding of the ragas.
In simple words: Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt made the Mohan Veena by working hard and really understanding Indian music.

Exam Tip: Note the process and key elements (e.g., effort, knowledge) involved in a significant creative endeavor.

 

Question 4. What did Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt say on winning the Grammy Award?
Answer: Upon winning the Grammy Award, Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt stated that he was successful because he simply followed his heart's passion.
In simple words: When he won the Grammy, Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt said he succeeded by following his true passion.

Exam Tip: Directly quote or accurately paraphrase a character's reflections on their success or motivation.

 

B. Use The Set Of Words In Your Own Sentences.

 

Question 1. classical - to train
Answer: Mahesh has been trained in Indian classical music.
In simple words: Mahesh learned Indian classical music.

Exam Tip: For sentence construction, use both given words meaningfully in a single, clear sentence.

 

Question 2. enter - gathering
Answer: When the winners entered the hall, the huge gathering clapped for them.
In simple words: When the winners came into the hall, the big crowd applauded.

Exam Tip: Ensure your sentence shows a logical connection and appropriate usage of both vocabulary words.

 

Question 3. modify - effort
Answer: Mohan put a lot of effort to modify the guitar.
In simple words: Mohan worked hard to change the guitar.

Exam Tip: Illustrate how a specific action (modifying) requires a certain level of exertion (effort).

 

Question 4. performance – ceremony
Answer: Mitali gave a dance performance at the opening ceremony of the sports week.
In simple words: Mitali danced at the sports week's opening event.

Exam Tip: Create sentences where both terms complement each other, describing an event within a formal occasion.

 

Question 5. perform – competition
Answer: You must perform really well to win the competition.
In simple words: You need to play very well to win the contest.

Exam Tip: Link the act of performing directly to the goal of winning in a competitive setting.

 

Question 6. experiment – to invent
Answer: Newton conducted many experiments before he invented the bulb.
In simple words: Newton did many tests before he created the light bulb.

Exam Tip: Show the cause-and-effect relationship between experimentation and invention in your sentence.

 

Question 7. winner - practice
Answer: Amar increased the hours of his practice sessions to become a winner.
In simple words: Amar practiced more hours to become a victor.

Exam Tip: Illustrate how consistent practice is essential for achieving success or becoming a winner.

 

Question 8. approve – determined
Answer: Though his parents did not approve of his interest in music, he was determined to become a musician.
In simple words: Even though his parents didn't like his music interest, he was firm about becoming a musician.

Exam Tip: Construct sentences that highlight a contrast between external disapproval and internal resolve.

 

Question 9. took place – incident
Answer: The incident of theft occurred last evening, when the family had gone out for a function.
In simple words: The theft happened last night while the family was out.

Exam Tip: Use both words to describe an event's occurrence and its nature, often within a narrative context.

 

Question 10. follow - create
Answer: If you do not follow traffic rules, it will only create more traffic problems.
In simple words: Not obeying traffic rules will only cause more issues.

Exam Tip: Show how adhering to rules (or not) can lead to certain outcomes or creations (problems, in this case).

 

Question 11. desire – perform
Answer: It was Sheetal's desire to perform before her dance gurus.
In simple words: Sheetal really wanted to dance for her dance teachers.

Exam Tip: Link an internal wish or longing to a specific action or goal a character wants to achieve.

 

Question 12. support – elections
Answer: All the students have declared their support for Raj, who is standing for the elections.
In simple words: All students said they would back Raj, who is running in the elections.

Exam Tip: Use the words to describe how backing is given or received during an electoral process.

 

Question 13. overjoyed – award
Answer: My parents felt overjoyed when I received an award for being the Best Student.
In simple words: My parents were very happy when I got the award for Best Student.

Exam Tip: Connect an emotional response to a positive event, such as receiving recognition or an honor.

 

Question 14. effect - sound
Answer: The sound of Lord Krishna's flute had a magical effect on the people.
In simple words: Lord Krishna's flute music had a special impact on everyone.

Exam Tip: Illustrate how a particular sound can create a specific impression or impact on listeners.

 

Question 15. suitable – finally
Answer: After a long search, Mr. Mehta has finally found a house that is suitable for his joint family.
In simple words: After a long search, Mr. Mehta at last found a house that was right for his big family.

Exam Tip: Show the culmination of a process (finally) and the appropriateness (suitable) of the outcome.

 

Question 16. express - wish
Answer: Grandmother has expressed her wish to go to Haridwar.
In simple words: Grandmother has said she wants to go to Haridwar.

Exam Tip: Use both words to convey the articulation of a personal desire or longing.

 

Question 17. appreciation – wonderful
Answer: Nita got a lot of appreciation for her wonderful collection of paintings.
In simple words: Nita was highly praised for her amazing art collection.

Exam Tip: Connect the act of being valued (appreciation) to something that is exceptionally good (wonderful).

 

Question 18. sound - flowing
Answer: The king, who was lost in the jungle, could hear a faint sound of flowing water of a stream.
In simple words: The lost king heard a soft noise of water moving in a stream.

Exam Tip: Use the words to describe auditory details and the movement of natural elements.

 

Question 19. depressed - winner
Answer: Mihir looked depressed when his friend was declared the winner of the race.
In simple words: Mihir seemed sad after his friend was announced as the race winner.

Exam Tip: Contrast an emotional state with an outcome, showing how one's feelings can be affected by others' success.

 

Question 20. passion - tune
Answer: It is because of his passion for music that he has been able to give the best tunes ever.
In simple words: His strong love for music helped him create the best melodies.

Exam Tip: Link strong personal drive (passion) to the quality of artistic output (tunes).

 

Question 21. incorporate – untiring
Answer: Our principal's untiring efforts and guidance helped us to incorporate some changes in the election process for Class Representatives.
In simple words: Our principal's constant hard work helped us include new changes in the class election process.

Exam Tip: Demonstrate how persistent effort (untiring) can lead to successful integration (incorporate) of new elements.

 

Question 22. understanding – western
Answer: Geeta has a good understanding of western music.
In simple words: Geeta truly comprehends western music.

Exam Tip: Use both words to describe knowledge or comprehension within a specific cultural context.

 

C. Write Who Said To Whom The Following Sentences.

 

Question 1. I want to play the guitar only.
Answer: This sentence was said by Mohan to himself.
In simple words: Mohan said this to himself.

Exam Tip: For dialogue attribution, identify the speaker and the listener (even if the speaker is talking to themselves).

 

Question 2. The guitar does not have the effect which our instruments do and moreover, it's not from India.
Answer: This sentence was said by a family member to Mohan.
In simple words: A family member said this to Mohan.

Exam Tip: When attributing a statement, identify the speaker and receiver based on contextual clues in the passage.

 

Question 3. Do you know your father does not approve of your love for the guitar?
Answer: This was said by Mohan's aunty to Mohan.
In simple words: Mohan's aunt said this to him.

Exam Tip: Accurately identify the relationship between the speaker and the listener for proper context.

 

Question 4. Let him follow his heart's desire.
Answer: This sentence was said by Mohan's mother to the family members.
In simple words: Mohan's mother spoke this to the family.

Exam Tip: Note when a character defends another, and to whom they are addressing their statement.

 

Question 5. You need to work very hard with the new instrument.
Answer: This sentence was said by a relative to Mohan.
In simple words: A relative told Mohan this.

Exam Tip: Identify general attributions like "a relative" when more specific information is not provided.

 

Question 6. There is no instrument for me but the guitar.
Answer: This sentence was said by Mohan to himself.
In simple words: Mohan said this to himself.

Exam Tip: Recognize internal monologues or self-addressed statements as dialogue spoken to oneself.

 

Question 7. This instrument will become my face to the world.
Answer: This sentence was said by Mohan to himself.
In simple words: Mohan said this to himself.

Exam Tip: Identify expressions of personal commitment or ambition as self-addressed statements.

 

D. Fill In The Blanks Choosing The Correct Words From The Brackets.

 

(1) (vocal, musicians, initially) Music was in his blood. He grew up with [musicians]. Like his father and other family members, he was [initially] trained in [vocal] music.
Answer: Music was in his blood. He grew up with musicians. Like his father and other family members, he was initially trained in vocal music.
In simple words: Fill the gaps with the right words from the list: 'musicians', 'initially', and 'vocal'.

Exam Tip: Choose words that fit both the grammatical structure and the meaning of the sentence, often referring to the original text for context.

 

(2) (experiments, entered, beautiful) A German lady came to stay with . Mohan's family to learn music from his father. It was then that the guitar [entered] in his life. He began his [experiments] with that [beautiful] instrument.
Answer: A German lady came to stay with . Mohan's family to learn music from his father. It was then that the guitar entered in his life. He began his experiments with that beautiful instrument.
In simple words: Select 'entered', 'experiments', and 'beautiful' to complete the sentences correctly.

Exam Tip: Ensure that the chosen words maintain the narrative flow and accurately describe the events and qualities.

 

(3) (classical, effect, practised) Ours is a family where sitar, vocals and [classical] violin are [practised]. The guitar does not have the [effect] which our instruments do and moreover, it's not from India.
Answer: Ours is a family where sitar, vocals and classical violin are practised. The guitar does not have the effect which our instruments do and moreover, it's not from India.
In simple words: Use 'classical', 'practised', and 'effect' to fill in the missing words in the paragraph.

Exam Tip: Consider the context of musical tradition and the impact of instruments when choosing the appropriate vocabulary.

 

(4) (love, approve, guitar) Do you know your father does not [approve] of your [love] for the [guitar]?” said his aunty.
Answer: Do you know your father does not approve of your love for the guitar?” said his aunty.
In simple words: Choose 'approve', 'love', and 'guitar' to correctly fill the blanks.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to how verbs relate to feelings and objects in a conversational context.

 

(6) He was [overjoyed] and decided to [modify] this western instrument. He tried to make it [suitable] for playing pure Indian classical music. (Use: modify, overjoyed, suitable)
Answer: He was overjoyed and decided to modify this western instrument. He tried to make it suitable for playing pure Indian classical music.
In simple words: He felt very happy and chose to change this western instrument to make it right for Indian classical music.

Exam Tip: Select the words that best complete the sentences based on context and ensure they fit grammatically.

 

(7) One evening there was a [gathering] of close family friends. In this small gathering Mohan's brother, sister and nephews (who were also [performing] artists) played music on their [classical] instruments. (Use: gathering, performing, classical)
Answer: One evening there was a gathering of close family friends. In this small gathering Mohan's brother, sister and nephews (who were also performing artists) played music on their classical instruments.
In simple words: One evening, a group of family friends met. Mohan's family members, who were musicians, played classical music.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to keywords that describe events (gathering), actions (performing), and genres (classical).

 

(8) There was great [appreciation]. Mohan, too, [expressed] his wish to [perform]. (Use: expressed, perform, appreciation)
Answer: There was great appreciation. Mohan, too, expressed his wish to perform.
In simple words: People showed much praise. Mohan also stated he wanted to play.

Exam Tip: Choose words that convey feelings (appreciation) and actions (expressed, perform) accurately within the narrative.

 

(9) If it were the [sitar], you would have been in [competition] with your brother and sister. You have already spent two years on it, but still this [instrument] needs more. (Use: instrument, competition, sitar)
Answer: If it were the sitar, you would have been in competition with your brother and sister. You have already spent two years on it, but still this instrument needs more.
In simple words: If it was a sitar, you'd be competing with your siblings. Even after two years, this instrument still requires more effort.

Exam Tip: Contextualize musical instruments, rivalry (competition), and the need for improvement (instrument needs more) correctly.

 

(10) The sitar's [sound] is like a [flowing] stream. Your instrument doesn't have that [depth]. (Use: depth, sound, flowing)
Answer: The sitar's sound is like a flowing stream. Your instrument doesn't have that depth.
In simple words: The sitar's noise is like a moving stream. Your instrument lacks that profoundness.

Exam Tip: Use descriptive words to compare sounds and qualities, ensuring they fit the poetic language of the comparison.

 

(11) Yet another said, “Your brother plays the [violin]; his sur and tal are so [beautiful]. What are you doing with this [instrument] ?” (Use: violin, instrument, beautiful)
Answer: Yet another said, “Your brother plays the violin; his sur and tal are so beautiful. What are you doing with this instrument ?”
In simple words: Someone else said, "Your brother plays the violin wonderfully. What are you even doing with this?"

Exam Tip: Identify parts of speech (noun, adjective, instrument name) that correctly complete the critical and comparative statements.

 

(12) Mohan was [depressed] and cried for the whole [night]. He had already given two years of his [life] to this instrument! (Use: depressed, life, night)
Answer: Mohan was depressed and cried for the whole night. He had already given two years of his life to this instrument!
In simple words: Mohan felt sad and wept all night. He had already spent two years of his life on this instrument.

Exam Tip: Choose words that accurately convey emotional states (depressed), timeframes (night), and significant commitment (life).

 

(13) “This instrument will become my [face] to the world. I am [sure], I am going to make it big, very big." He was [determined]. (Use: sure, determined, face)
Answer: “This instrument will become my face to the world. I am sure, I am going to make it big, very big." He was determined.
In simple words: He believed this instrument would be his identity, and he was confident he would make it successful. He was firm.

Exam Tip: Focus on words that convey identity (face), certainty (sure), and resolve (determined) in a character's declarations.

 

(14) This [incident] took place when Mohan was only 16 years of age. It was the [turning-point] in his [life]. Mohan [doubled] his riyaaz and practised for about ten hours a day. (Use: turning-point, doubled, incident)
Answer: This incident took place when Mohan was only 16 years of age. It was the turning-point in his life. Mohan doubled his riyaaz and practised for about ten hours a day.
In simple words: This event happened when Mohan was 16. It was a major change in his life. Mohan increased his practice and worked for ten hours daily.

Exam Tip: Identify words that describe events (incident), critical moments (turning-point), significant periods (life), and changes in habits (doubled practice).

Mohan And His Veena Summary In Gujarati

મોહનની જન્મ સંગીતકારોના પરિવારમાં થયો હતો. સંગીત તેના લોહીમાં હતું. તે સંગીતકારો વચ્ચે ઉછર્યો. તેના પિતા અને પરિવારના બીજા સભ્યોની જેમ, શરૂઆતમાં તેને ગાવાની તાલીમ આપવામાં આવી અને પછી તેણે વાયલિન શીખવાનો પ્રયત્ન કર્યો.

જ્યારે તે દસ વર્ષનો હતો ત્યારે તેને સિતાર ગમવા લાગી. તેમાં પણ તેને તાલીમ આપવામાં આવી હતી અને લગભગ ત્રણ વર્ષ (તેણે સિતાર) વગાડી. એક જર્મન સ્ત્રી મોહનના પિતા પાસેથી સંગીત શીખવા માટે તેના પરિવાર સાથે રહેવા આવી. ત્યારે તેના જીવનમાં ગિટારનો પ્રવેશ થયો.

તે સુંદર વાદ્ય સાથે તેણે તેના પ્રયોગ શરૂ કર્યા. “હવે મારા જીવનમાં બીજા કોઈ વાઘને સ્થાન નથી. મારે ફક્ત ગિટાર જ વગાડવી છે," મોહને વિચાર્યું. ગિટાર તેનો ખૂબ સમય લેતું. "ગિટાર! આખો દિવસ ગિટાર! આપણા પરિવારમાં સિતાર, ગાયન અને શાસ્ત્રીય વાયલિનનો અભ્યાસ થાય છે. આપણાં વાધો જેવી અસર ગિટારમાં નથી અને તે ઉપરાંત, તે ભારતનું

Word Meanings

તેમણે જાહેર કર્યું. પછી (તો) તેના પિતા પણ તેને ટેકો આપવા લાગ્યા. તે ખૂબ ખુશ થયો અને પશ્ચિમના આ વાદ્યમાં ફેરફાર કરવાનું નક્કી કર્યું. તેણે તેને શુદ્ધ ભારતીય શાસ્ત્રીય સંગીત વગાડવા માટે અનુકૂળ કરવાનો પ્રયત્ન કર્યો.

તેણે બીજા બે વર્ષ ફક્ત ગિટાર પર ધ્યાન આપ્યું. એક સાંજે (તેના ઘરે) નિકટના કૌટુંબિક મિત્રોનો મેળાવડો હતો. આ નાના મેળાવડામાં મોહનનાં ભાઈ, બહેન અને ભત્રીજાઓએ (જેઓ જાહેરમાં વગાડનાર કલાકારો પણ હતા) તેમનાં શાસ્ત્રીય વાદ્યો પર સંગીત વગાડ્યું. (તેમનાં) ખૂબ વખાણ થયાં. મોહને પણ વગાડવાની ઇચ્છા વ્યક્ત કરી. તેણે ગિટાર વગાડી. તેની રજૂઆત બાદ એક સંબંધીએ કહ્યું, “આ નવા વાદ્ય પર તારે ખૂબ મહેનત કરવાની જરૂર છે.” બીજા સંબંધીએ કહ્યું,

‘જો તું સિતાર વગાડતો હોત, તો તું તારા ભાઈ અને બહેન સાથે સ્પર્ધામાં હોત. તે આના પર બે વર્ષ ગાળ્યાં, તેમ છતાં આ વાઘ પર તારે વધારે મહેનત કરવાની જરૂર છે.” તેની રજૂઆત બાદ કોઈ બોલ્યું, "સિતારનો ધ્વનિ (ખળખળ) વહેતાં ઝરણા જેવો છે. તારા વાધમાં તે ઊંડાણ નથી." વળી બીજા(સંબંધી)એ કહ્યું, “તારો ભાઈ વાયલિન વગાડે છે; તેનાં સૂર અને તાલ કેટલા સુંદર છે.

તું આ વાદ્ય સાથે શું કરી રહ્યો છે ?' (આ બધું સાંભળીને) મોહન નિરુત્સાહી થઈ ગયો અને આખી રાત રડ્યો. તેણે તેના જીવનનાં બે વર્ષ આ વાદ્ય પર ગાળ્યાં હતાં. “મારું હૃદય કહે છે કે હું ગિટાર માટે જન્મ્યો છું. મારા માટે ગિટાર સિવાય બીજું કોઈ વાદ્ય નથી.” તેણે વિચાર્યું. “આ વાદ્ય મને વિશ્વમાં ખ્યાતિ અપાવશે. મને ખાતરી છે. હું સફળ થઈશ, ખૂબ સફળ થઈશ.” તે કૃતનિશ્ચય હતો.

આ પ્રસંગ બન્યો ત્યારે મોહન ફક્ત 16 વર્ષનો હતો. તે (પ્રસંગ) તેના જીવનની પરિવર્તનની પળ હતી. મોહને તેનો રિવાજ બમણો કર્યો અને દિવસના લગભગ દસ કલાક અભ્યાસ કરતો. તેણે ગિટારનાં બીજાં પાસાઓનો પણ અભ્યાસ કર્યો. તેણે દરેક વાઘની વિશેષતા, નિર્માણ કરવાની રીત અને ધ્વનિને ગિટારમાં મેળવીને એક કરવાનું નક્કી કર્યું. તેને એક એવા વાદ્યનું નિર્માણ કરવું હતું, જેના ધ્વનિ અને સૂર તો ગિટાર જેવા હોય, પણ તેને ભારતીય વીણાની જેમ વગાડી શકાય.

"મારા વાદ્યમાંથી ઉત્પન્ન થતો ધ્વનિ જ મહત્ત્વનો નથી, પણ તેમાં મારી દષ્ટિ પણ વ્યક્ત થવી જોઈએ; મારે વાઘ દ્વારા શું કહેવું છે, તે,” તેણે વિચાર્યું અને અંતે અથાક પરિશ્રમ અને રાગની સમજથી તેમણે એક અદ્ભુત મોહન વીણાનું નિર્માણ કર્યું. આજે, આખું વિશ્વ મોહનને ગ્રેમિ અવૉર્ડ(ઇનામ)ના વિજેતા પંડિત વિશ્વમોહન ભટ્ટ તરીકે ઓળખે છે. “હું ફક્ત મારા હૃદયની ઉત્કટ ઇચ્છાને અનુસર્યો અને (જુઓ) હું અહીં છું,” 1993માં ઇનામ-વિતરણ સમારંભમાં મોહને કહ્યું.

Word Meanings

musician (મ્યૂઝિશન) સંગીતકાર

to train (ટ્રેન) તાલીમ આપવી / લેવી

vocal music (વોકલ મ્યૂઝિક) મોઢે ગવાતું સંગીત

to enter (એન્ટર) પ્રવેશ કરવો

experiment (ઈક્સપેરિમેન્ટ) પ્રયોગ

instrument (ઈન્સ્ટ્રુમન્ટ) વાદ્ય

classical (ક્લૅસિકલ) શાસ્ત્રીય

to practice (પ્રેક્ટિસ) અભ્યાસ કરવો

effect (ઈફેક્ટ) અસર

to approve (અપ્રૂવ) પસંદ પડવું

to follow (ફૉલો) અનુસરવું

desire (ડિઝાયર) ઇચ્છા

to declare (ડિક્લેઅર) જાહેર કરવું

to support (સપૉર્ટ) ટેકો આપવો

overjoyed (ઓવરજૉઈડ) ખૂબ આનંદમાં

to modify (મૉડિફાઈ) ફેરફાર કરવો

western (વેસ્ટર્ન) પશ્ચિમનું

suitable (સૂટબલ) અનુકૂળ, બંધબેસતું

pure (પ્યુઅર) શુદ્ધ

gathering (ગૅધરિંગ) સભા, મેળાવડો

nephew (નેફ્યુ) ભત્રીજો, ભાણેજ

performing artist (પર્ફોર્મિંગ આર્ટિસ્ટ) જાહેરમાં ગાતા / બજાવતા કલાકાર

appreciation (અપ્રીશિએશન) વખાણ

to express (ઈક્સપ્રેસ) વ્યક્ત કરવું

wish (વિશ) ઇચ્છા

to perform (પર્ફોર્મ) ગાવું, બજાવવું

performance (પર્ફોર્મન્સ) જાહેર પ્રદર્શન, રજૂઆત

relative (રેલટિવ) સંબંધી

competition (કૉમ્પિટિશન) હરીફાઈ, સ્પર્ધા

sound (સાઉન્ડ) અવાજ, ધ્વનિ

flowing (ફ્લોઇંગ) વહેતું

stream (સ્ટ્રીમ) ઝરણું

depth (ડેપ્થ) ઊંડાણ

depressed (ડિપ્રેસ્ડ) નિરુત્સાહી

determined (ડિટર્મિન્ડ) કૃતનિશ્ચય

incident (ઈન્સિડન્ટ) પ્રસંગ, બનાવ

to double (ડબલ) બમણું કરવું

aspect (ઍસ્પેક્ટ) પાસું

to incorporate (ઈન્કૉર્પરેટ) -માં મેળવી એક કરી દેવું

specialty (સ્પેશલ્ટિ) વિશેષતા

technique (ટેક્નિક) કલાત્મક વસ્તુ નિર્માણ કરવાની રીત

to invent (ઈન્વેન્ટ) નિર્માણ કરવું

tune (ટ્યુન) સૂર

to produce (પ્રડ્યૂસ) ઉત્પન્ન કરવું

vision (વિઝન) કલ્પના, સ્વપ્ન, દૃષ્ટિ

finally (ફાઈનલિ) અંતે, છેવટે

untiring (અન્ટાયરિંગ) અથાક

effort (એફર્ટ) સખત શ્રમ, પરિશ્રમ

understanding (અન્ડરસ્ટૅન્ડિંગ) સમજ

to create (ક્રિએટ) નિર્માણ કરવું

wonderful (વન્ડરફુલ) અદ્ભુત

winner (વિનર) વિજેતા

passion (પૅશન) ઉત્કટ ભાવના

award (અવૉર્ડ) ઇનામ

ceremony (સેરિમનિ) વિધિ, સમારંભ

Idioms And Phrases

(1) in one's blood

Hema Malini's daughters dance well. Dancing is in their blood.

(2) to try one's hand

I can paint on canvas. But I also want to try my hand in fabric painting.

(4) to take place

The inauguration of the new hall took place last week.

(5) turning point

Meeting A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was the turning point in the life of this young scientist.