Class 10 English - MAHARASHTRA
Prose: The Concert
The Concert is an inspiring prose piece from the Maharashtra State Board Class 10 Kumarbharati textbook. It revolves around a young, talented sitar player named Smita and her dying brother, Anant, who is suffering from cancer. Anant's dying wish is to attend a concert by Pandit Ravi Shankar. Unable to travel, Smita takes a bold step to approach the maestro personally after a performance, leading to a touching and unforgettable private recital in their apartment. This chapter emphasizes the healing power of music, sibling love, courage, and compassion, making it a favorite for board exam reading comprehension and character analysis questions.
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Smita's Courage
Smita transitions from a timid girl to a brave young woman when she approaches Pandit Ravi Shankar to request a performance for her ailing brother.
Anant's Passion for Music
Despite being terminally ill and bedridden, Anant's profound love for sitar and classical music remains his ultimate source of hope and joy.
The Power of Compassion
Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Allah Rakha display immense empathy by agreeing to visit a humble home to play for a single dying boy.
The Healing Touch of Art
The chapter illustrates how music transcends physical suffering and brings immense peace to a soul facing the end of life.
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Board Exam Info
In the Maharashtra (Kumarbharati) Class 10 English paper, this chapter typically carries 4 to 6 marks. Questions usually include unseen passage comprehension, character sketches of Smita or Anant, appreciation of themes, and personal response questions about the role of music or courage in life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anant was suffering from cancer and was critically ill, confined to bed in his apartment, making travel impossible.
Anant was suffering from cancer and was critically ill, confined to bed in his apartment, making travel impossible.
What did Smita do after the concert performance ended?
Smita approached Pandit Ravi Shankar backstage, bravely told him about her brother's condition, and requested him to play for Anant.
How did Pandit Ravi Shankar react to Smita's request?
Moved by the poignant situation, the maestro agreed to visit their home the very next evening along with Ustad Allah Rakha to play for Anant.
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