Directorate of Education GNCT of Delhi

Subject: English Worksheet: 20 Date:24/08/2021

Class: IX Name of Student……………………… Name of Class Teacher…...…………
Based on the given below extract from ‘Sound of Music-Ustad Bismillah Khan’, answer the questions that follow:

The sound of the shehnai began to be considered auspicious. And for this reason, it is still played in temples and is an
indispensable component of any North Indian wedding.
In the past, the shehnai was part of the naubat or traditional ensemble of nine instruments found at royal courts. Till
recently it was used only in temples and weddings. The credit for bringing this instrument onto the classical stage
goes to Ustad Bismillah Khan.
As a five-year old, Bismillah Khan played gilli-danda near a pond in the ancient estate of Dumraon in Bihar. He
would regularly go to the nearby Bihariji temple to sing the Bhojpuri ‘Chaita’, at the end of which he would earn a
big laddu weighing 1.25 kg, a prize given by the local Maharaja. This happened 80 years ago, and the little boy has
travelled far to earn the highest civilian award in India — the Bharat Ratna.
1) Pick the odd one out with reference to the meaning of 'auspicious’.

a) Option (i) b) Option (ii) c) Option (iii) d) Option (iv)

2) ‘Shehnai is an indispensable component of any North Indian wedding.’ It implies that-

a) The occasion is incomplete without the music of shehnai.
b) The pictures of shehnai are displayed on the venue.
c) It is gifted as a kind gesture to the guests attending the function.
d) The story of its origin is sung and shared by people.

3) Choose the option which is the closest to the context in which the word ‘ensemble’ is used in the extract.
i) Inclusion of bangles in the ensemble complemented her classic look.
ii) The performance of Tiara ensemble dancers was magical.
iii) The new couple wanted to get their stationery ensemble done by Diamond Invitation Company.
iv) The children’s choir and the instrumental ensemble were appreciated by one and all.
a) Option (i) b) Option (ii) c) Option (iii) d) Option (iv)

4) Given below are the qualities of Ustad Bismillah Khan reflected in the extract. Pick the options which lists
them correctly.
i) Punctual ii) Greedy iii) Motivated iv) Hardworking v) Idle
a) Option (i)(ii)(iii) b) Option (iii)(iv)(v) c) Option (i)(iii)(iv) d) Option (i)(iii)(v)

5) Choose the quote that goes well with the given extract:

a) Option (i) b) Option (ii) c) Option (iii) d) Option (iv)

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 Directorate of Education GNCT of Delhi
Subject: Social Science Worksheet: 20 Date-24/08/21

Class: IX Name of Student……………………… Name of Class Teacher…...…………

What is Democracy?
Meaning of democracy:

➢ We identified one simple factor common to all democracies that the government is chosen by the people. According
to this people should have the right to choose their government then the country will be democratic country.
➢ Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people.

Some non democratic countries like-

 Myanmar, the army rulers of Myanmar are not elected by the people and people have no say in these decisions.
 Like that- The king of Nepal and The king of Saudi Arabia rule not because the people have chosen them to do so but
because they happen to be born into the royal family.

A democratic government
rules within limits set by
Constitutional law and
citizens'rights.
In a democracy In a
the final democracy,each
decision adult citizen
making power must have one
Features of
must rest with vote and each
democracy
those who vote must have
elected by the one value.
people.

A democracy must be based on

a free and fair election where
those currently in power have a
fair chance of losing.

Q1. What do you mean by democracy?

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Q2. Mention the name of any two non democratic countries?
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Q3. Who has the right of taking important decisions in democracy?
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Q4. What do you understand by one person, one vote and one value?
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Q5. Why free and fair election held in a democracy?
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