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Read the text and do the tasks. Narayan Gopal Gurubacharya, born on October 4, 1939, in Kilagal Tole, Kathmandu, is celebrated as the 'Swor Samrat', the undisputed king of Nepali singing. Born into…
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Narayan Gopal Gurubacharya, born on October 4, 1939, in Kilagal Tole, Kathmandu, is celebrated as the 'Swor Samrat', the undisputed king of Nepali singing. Born into a Newar family to Asha Gopal and Ram Devi Gurubacharya, he grew up surrounded by music. His father, a classical musician, greatly influenced his early musical interests. Encouraged by this environment, Narayan Gopal developed a strong passion for music and later travelled to India to pursue formal studies. He completed his S.L.C. in 2016 B.S., earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tri-Chandra College, and briefly studied classical music at Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.
In 2027 B.S., he married Pamela Lama, though the couple had no children. He came from a large family with five brothers and six sisters.
His friends, Manik Ratna Sthapit and Prem Dhoj Pradhan, were among the first to recognize his extraordinary musical talent and encouraged him in his early years.
Narayan Gopal became renowned not only as a singer but also as a composer. Throughout his career, he recorded over 500 songs, including works for films, ballets, and stage dramas. Many of his melodies, such as 'Euta Manchhe Ko Maya Le Kati,' 'Jhareko Paat Jhain', 'Yo Samjhine Man Chha', 'Saawan Ko Jhari', and 'Manchhe Ko Maya', remain timeless classics. He also contributed to the field as an editor of the musical journal Bageena and served as the Manager at Rastriya Naach Ghar. Later, he became an adviser to the Ministry of Communication.
Aside from music, Narayan Gopal enjoyed photography, football, and chess. He collaborated with celebrated composers like Nati Kaji, Amber Gurung, Shiva Shankar, and Dharmaraj Thapa, further enriching modern Nepali music. His performances, especially Swornim Sandhya in 1990, remain iconic.
Narayan Gopal passed away on December 5, 1990, at the age of 51 due to complications from diabetes. His legacy continues to inspire generations of Nepali singers and music lovers.
A. Match the meanings in Column A with the correct words from the text in Column B. One of the words in Column B does not have a match. 5×1=5
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a. not affected by the passage of time | i. undisputed |
| b. very unusual or remarkable | ii. classical |
| c. famous and respected | iii. formal |
| d. officially recognized | iv. extraordinary |
| e. not challenged or questioned | v. renowned |
| vi. timeless |
B. Write TRUE for true and FALSE for false statements. 5×1=5
- a. Narayan Gopal is respected as the 'Swor Samrat' of Nepali music. [1]
- b. Narayan Gopal's family discouraged him from entering into the field of music. [1]
- c. Narayan Gopal refused to sing for stage dramas. [1]
- d. Narayan Gopal enjoyed working with other people. [1]
- e. Narayan Gopal worked as an artist at Rastriya Naach Ghar. [1] C. Answer these questions. [5×1=5]
- a. Write the name of Narayan Gopal's parents. [1]
- b. Where did Narayan Gopal get his Bachelor's degree from? [1]
- c. What was the role of Narayan Gopal's friends in his musical career? [1]
- d. What did Narayan Gopal die of? [1]
- e. Was Narayan Gopal a multi-talented person? Give a reason. [1]
Answer
A. Match the meanings in Column A with the correct words from the text in Column B
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a. not affected by the passage of time | vi. timeless |
| b. very unusual or remarkable | iv. extraordinary |
| c. famous and respected | v. renowned |
| d. officially recognized | iii. formal (Note: No direct match in Column A; "formal" refers to studies, not recognition. The closest possible match is ii. classical for "traditional," but it does not fit perfectly. However, since one word does not have a match, this is acceptable.) |
| e. not challenged or questioned | i. undisputed |
Correction: Upon re-evaluating, "d. officially recognized" does not have a perfect match in Column B. The word "renowned" (v) fits "famous and respected," "timeless" (vi) fits "not affected by time," "extraordinary" (iv) fits "very unusual," "undisputed" (i) fits "not challenged," and "formal" (iii) does not fit any meaning in Column A. Thus, "formal" is the unmatched word.
Final Answer:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a. not affected by the passage of time | vi. timeless |
| b. very unusual or remarkable | iv. extraordinary |
| c. famous and respected | v. renowned |
| d. officially recognized | (No match) |
| e. not challenged or questioned | i. undisputed |
B. Write TRUE for true and FALSE for false statements
| Statement | Answer |
|---|---|
| a. Narayan Gopal is respected as the 'Swor Samrat' of Nepali music. | TRUE |
| b. Narayan Gopal's family discouraged him from entering into the field of music. | FALSE (His father was a classical musician and encouraged him.) |
| c. Narayan Gopal refused to sing for stage dramas. | FALSE (He recorded songs for films, ballets, and stage dramas.) |
| d. Narayan Gopal enjoyed working with other people. | TRUE (He collaborated with composers like Nati Kaji, Amber Gurung, etc.) |
| e. Narayan Gopal worked as an artist at Rastriya Naach Ghar. | FALSE (He served as the Manager at Rastriya Naach Ghar.) |
C. Answer these questions
a. Write the name of Narayan Gopal's parents.
Narayan Gopal Gurubacharya was born to Asha Gopal and Ram Devi Gurubacharya.
b. Where did Narayan Gopal get his Bachelor's degree from?
He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Tri-Chandra College.
c. What was the role of Narayan Gopal's friends in his musical career?
His friends, Manik Ratna Sthapit and Prem Dhoj Pradhan, were among the first to recognize his extraordinary musical talent and encouraged him in his early years.
d. What did Narayan Gopal die of?
Narayan Gopal passed away on December 5, 1990, at the age of 51 due to complications from diabetes.
e. Was Narayan Gopal a multi-talented person? Give a reason.
Yes, Narayan Gopal was a multi-talented person. He was not only a renowned singer and composer but also:
- Worked as an editor of the musical journal Bageena.
- Served as Manager at Rastriya Naach Ghar.
- Worked as an adviser to the Ministry of Communication.
- Had interests in photography, football, and chess.
- Collaborated with other composers and artists.
His contributions extended beyond music, proving his versatility.
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