Karnataka 1st PUC Model Question Paper 2027 for Hindustani Music (Paper 1, English Medium)

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Karnataka 1st PUC Model
Question Paper 2027 for
Hindustani Music (Paper
1, English Medium)
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT

Karnataka Class 11 2027 Sample Paper Music

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KARNATAKA SCHOOL EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT BOARD
6TH CROSS, MALLESHWARAM, BENGALURU-560003
2026-27 PUC MODEL QUESTION PAPER
SUBJECT: HINDUSTANI MUSIC (26) MAXIMUM MARKS: 40

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TIME: 2.15 NUMBER OF QUESTIONS: 23

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Instructions: 1. This question paper is common for all Vocal, Tabla and Sitar Students.

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2. Fifth main question is compulsory.
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PART – A
I. Choose and write the correct answer from the four alternatives given for each of the
following questions. 5x1=5

1. What is the fundamental note of Indian music called?

A) Pancham B) Shadja C) Gandhar D) Nishad

2. The note Pancham is associated with which animal or bird?

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A) Cuckoo B) Peacock C) Frog D) Goat

3. How many Fine Arts are there in total?
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A) 5 B) 9 C) 10 D) 18

4. Which of the following is the main source of the customs and traditions of Indian culture?

A) Vedas B) Puranas C) Upanishads D) Fine Arts

5. How many Shrutis are there in Indian music?

A) 72 B) 10 C) 22 D) 32

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II. Fill in the blanks.

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6. __________ art is closely associated with the art of music.

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a 8. Bada Khayal and Chhota Khayal are associated with __________ music.

9. Shruti and Laya are considered the father and __________ of the house of music.

10. When a note is sung by stretching its sound, the __________ symbol is used.

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III. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given in brackets. 5x1=5

11. The method of writing musical notes systematically in a scientific manner is called (Swar Lipi
Paddhati / Tala Lipi Paddhati)

12. The symbol for Khali is (0 / X)

13. The treatise written by Matanga is (Sangeeta Ratnakara / Brihaddeshi)

14. Songs sung during the harvest season are called (Suggi Pada / Jogula Pada)

15. Identify the symbol for a Tivra note. (A vertical line above the note / A dot above the note)

PART – B

IV. Write a short note on any ONE of the following. 1x5=5

16. Bhajan

17. Dasara Pada

V. Answer any ONE of the following. 1x5=5

18. With an introduction to any ONE of the following Ragas, write a Chhota Khayal or Rajakhani Gat
in Swara Lipi notation, along with two Alaps and two Taans (Paltas):

1) Bhoop 2) Bageshri

19. Give an introduction to Keharwa Tala and write two Badal Thekas in Tala Lipi notation.

VI. Write about any ONE of the following musicians. 1x5=5

20. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi

21. Pandit Ravi Shankar

22. Ustad Alla Rakha

Ⅵ. 1x10=10

23. Write about The general classification of musical instruments.

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