CBSE Class 12 Sample Paper 2026 for Hindustani Music Melodic, Percussion, Vocal

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HINDUSTANI MUSIC - MELODIC INSTRUMENT - Code No. 035
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER*
CLASS XII (2025-26)

Time allowed: 2 hrs. Maximum Marks: 30

General Instructions:
 Section-A
Attempt all Questions (Each Question carries 1 mark)
 Section-B
Attempt all Questions (Each Question carries 2 Marks)
 Section-C
Attempt all Questions (Each Question carries 6 Marks)

S.No. SECTION-A Marks
1. Murcchana are derived from: 1

A. Raga
B. Aroh- Avroh
C. Thaat
D. Gram
2. Find the odd one out: 1

A. Meend
B. Kan
C. Gat
D. Ghaseet
3. How many types of gamakas are mentioned in Sangeet Ratnakar? 1

A. 12
B. 21
C. 19
D. 15
4. Choose the correct statements from the following: 1
I. Dugun of Jhaptala is of 5 beats
II. Malkauns is a morning Raga
III. Bhairav is a Janak Raga
IV. G M G S is raga Bageshree

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Choose the correct option:
A. I, IV
B. II, IV
C. I, III
D. III, IV
5. Choose the correct statements: 1

I. Rupak has 10 beats and 5 Vibhag
II. Allaudin khan was pioneer of Senia Gharana
III. Sangeet Ratnakar has 7 chapters
IV. Komal R D Ragas are performed during 4-7 morning-evening
Chose the correct option:
A. I, II
B. III, IV
C. II, IV
D. I, IV

6. Match List I with List II 1

List I List II
I. Ragadhyaya a. Rupak
II. Pt. Ahobal b. Sangeet Parijat
III. 4 Vibhag c. Sangeet Ratnakar
IV. 3 Vibhag d. Jhaptala

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. I-b, II-c, III-d, IV-a
B. I-c, II-b, III-d, IV-a
C. I-c, II-a, III-d, IV-b
D. I-b, II-d, III-a, IV-c

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7. 1
Statement I : Jhala is performed before Jod
Statement II : Meend is of two types.
Choose the correct option:
A. Statement I is False and II is true.
B. Statement I and II both are true.
C. Statement I and II both are False.
D. Statement I is True and II is False .

8. Statement I Avroh of Raga Bageshree is Vakra Sampurna. 1

Statement II Avroh of Raga Bhairav is Shadav.
Choose the correct option:
A. Statement I is False and II is True.
B. Statement I is True and II is False.
C. Statement I and II both are True.s
D. Statement I and II both are False.

SECTION-B
9. A. Describe the following in brief: 2

Krintan, Zamzama, Sut, Ghaseet
(OR)
B. What is the importance of Sangeet Parijat as an important musical
Text? Discuss.
10. A. Describe the style and musical contribution of Inayat Khan to Indian 2
Music.
(OR)
B. Describe the process of the tuning of the instrument opted for.
11. A. Ti Na …………... recognize the Tala and write its description along 2
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with Tigun in Tala Notation System.
(OR)
B. Describe the following with illustrations:
Tana, Alankar.

12. A. Briefly describe the Salient features of Time Theory given by 2
Pt.V.N.Bhatkhande.
(OR)
B. Discuss the salient features of Sangeet Ratnakar.

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13. A. Discuss the style and musical contribution of Mushtaq Ali Khan to 2
Indian Music.
(OR)
B. Describe Jhaptala and write its Tigun in Tala Notation.

SECTION-C
14. A. Describe the salient features of raga after recognizing it from the 6
following phrase:

Ni Dha, Ma Pa Dha, Ma Ga.

Also write the Notation of a Razakhani Gat with Two Tanas including
Tihai in the reorganized raga.

(OR)

B. Describe the salient features of a raga chosen from the syllabus for
writing a Maseetkhani Gat with Three Todas in Notation system

15. A. “Raga’s elaborations in its purest form reveal through Alap. Alap 6
helps in depicting the total image (Shakal) of the raga. In Alap, no
Tala is used but inherent laya can be perceived according to the
nature and application of notes in a raga. Some notes are strong,
some notes demand pause where as some are avoided or no pause
is given over there. Various techniques of Meend, Kan, Krintan,
Ghaseet etc. are applied to make the phrase meaningful according
to the nature of the raga.”
After reading the above paragraph, create Alap upto 60 swaras with
symbols of techniqes in each raga of the prescribed syllabus.
(OR)
B. Analyse the style of any one contemporary artist of the instrument
opted by you. Also describe why you like the style of this artist.

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Study Materials
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Model Papers Class 6 Notes

Sample Papers Class 7 Notes
Half Yearly Sample Papers Class 8 Notes

Class 9 Notes
Important Resources
Class 10 Notes
Periodic Table
Class 11 Notes
Writing Skills / Formats

Maps of India / World Class 12 Notes

Books and Solutions

NCERT Books
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HC Verma Chapter Wise Solutions
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HINDUSTANI MUSIC - PERCUSSION - Code No. 036
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER*
CLASS XII (2025-26)

Time allowed: 2 hrs. Maximum Marks: 30

General Instructions:
 Section-A
Attempt all Questions (Each Question carries 1 mark)
 Section-B
Attempt all Questions (Each Question carries 2 Marks)
 Section-C
Attempt all Questions (Each Question carries 6 Marks)

S.No. SECTION-A Marks

1S2 S3S …………. Indicates: 1
1. A. Thah
B. Dugun
C. Tigun
D. Dedhgun

“Uthan” is the famous composition of: 1
2. A. Delhi
B. Ajrada
C. Punjab
D. Banaras

What is the pattern of Vibhag in Rupak Tala? 1
3. A. 2/2/2
B. 3/2/2
C. 2/3/2
D. 2/2/3

4. Match List I with List II 1

List I List II
i. Tabla a. Stuti Paran
ii. Pakhawaj b. Kayada
iii. Tihai c. 7 Beats
iv. Tevra d. Dumdar

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. i- a ii- b iii- c iv- d
B. i- b ii- a iii- d iv- c
C. i- a ii- d iii- c iv- b
D. i- d ii- b iii- a iv- c

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5. Tabla is made by - 1
I. Wood
II. Stick
III. Skin
IV. Glass

Choose the correct answer from the option below:
A. I & III
B. I & II
C. II & III
D. II & IV

6. Choose the chronological order of the talas to the increasing of Matra: 1
I. Rupak
II. Teentala
III. Jhaptala
IV. Chartala

Choose the correct answer from option given below:
A. I, III, IV II,
B. II, III, I, IV
C. III, II, IV, I
D. IV, III, I, II

7. 1
Statement I: Lucknow Gharana was established by Ustad Modu Khan.
Statement II: He has mastery on Pakhawaj playing.
Choose the correct option:
A. Statement I & II are both true
B. Statement I & II are both false
C. Statement I is true but II is false
D. Statement I is false but II is true

8. 1
Statement I: Pandit Ram Sahai belongs to Ajrada Gharana.
Statement II: He has established Banaras Gharanas.
Choose the correct option:
A. Statement I & II are both true
B. Statement I & II are both false
C. Statement I is true but II is false
D. Statement I is false but II is true

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SECTION-B

9. A. Define the word ‘Gharana’ and write the Speciality of Farukhabad 2
Gharanas of Tabla.
(OR)

B. Briefly describe Kadau Singh Gharana of Pakhawaj.

10. 2
A. Write short notes on ustad Zakir Hussain.
(OR)
B. Write short notes on guru Purshottam Das.

11. A. Explain Chartala / Ektala in Thah and Dugun Laya with Tala Notation 2
system.
(OR)

B. Compare the Tala of Sultala & Jhaptala.

12. A. Write the Theka of Tevra Tala in Tigun Laya. 2
(OR)
B. Give the brief introduction of Rupak Tala in Notation system.

13. A. Write the speciality of Delhi Gharana. 2
(OR)
B. Write a brief introduction of Kudau Singh.

SECTION-C

14. A. “Dhati Dhagena Dha Tirkita…….” Based upon these Bols make a 6
Kayada in Teentala, with three Palta and Tihai, with Tala Notation
System.
(OR)
B. Write one Rela in any one prescribed Tala with two Paltas and Tihai
in Tala Notation system.

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15. A. “Tala in the Indian Tradition embraces the time dimension of music, 6
the means by which musical rhythm and form were guided and
expressed. While a tala carries the musical meter with bols, Tali,
Khali Vibhag& Matra in rhythmic cycle. Indian Music has many Talas
but, much popular are Teentala Jhaptala, Ektala, Chartala Sultala
and many more.”

Describe Layakari and write the Tala Notation in Thah, Dugun, Tigun
& Chaugun of any prescribed Tala.

(OR)

B. Analyse the style of any one contemporary artist of the instrument
chosen by you. Also describe why you like his/her style.

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Study Materials
Notes

Model Papers Class 6 Notes

Sample Papers Class 7 Notes
Half Yearly Sample Papers Class 8 Notes

Class 9 Notes
Important Resources
Class 10 Notes
Periodic Table
Class 11 Notes
Writing Skills / Formats

Maps of India / World Class 12 Notes

Books and Solutions

NCERT Books
NCERT Book Solutions
HC Verma Chapter Wise Solutions
RD Sharma Solutions
CGBSE Solutions

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HINDUSTANI MUSIC – VOCAL – Code No. 034
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER*
CLASS XII (2025-26)

Time allowed: 2 hrs. Maximum Marks: 30

General Instructions:

● Section-A
Attempt all Questions (Each Question carries 1 mark)
● Section-B
Attempt all Questions (Each Question carries 2 Marks)
● Section-C
Attempt all Questions (Each Question carries 6 Marks)

S.No. SECTION-A Marks

1. 1
What is the number of chapters in ‘Sangeet Ratnakar’?
A. 7
B. 5
C. 12
D. 8

2. Which are the Komal Swaras in Raga Bageshri? 1

A. ‘Ma – Sa’
B. ‘Pa – Sa’
C. ‘Re – Dha’
D. ‘Ga – Ni’

3. 1
Which is the Gharana of Faiyaz Khan?
A. Gwalior Gharana
B. Agra Gharana
C. Patiala Gharana
D. Delhi Gharana

4. 1
Choose the correct statements-
I. Dhamar Tala has 14 matras.
II. In Madhyam Gram Pancham swar falls on 16th shruti
III. Drut Khayal is sung in slow Tempo/Laya
IV. Ragas having Shuddha ‘Re-Dha’ swaras are sung between 4-7
o’clock.

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Choose the correct option:

A. I & II
B. I & III
C. III & IV
D. I & IV

5. 1
Choose the correct statements -
I. Komal ‘Ga’ and Komal ‘Ni’ swaras are used in Raga Bhairav.
II. According to ‘Sangeet Parijat’ Total number of Shuddha & Vikrit
swaras is 29.
III. In Dhamar Tala Khali falls on 8th Matra.
IV. Sangeet Ratnakar was written in 17th century.
Choose the correct option:
A. I & II
B. II & III
C. I & III
D. III & IV

6. Match List I with List II 1

List I List II
a. Kan swar i. Krishna Rao Shankar Pandit
b. Re-Dha Komal ii. Ga Sa
c. Meend iii. Raga Bhairav
d. Gwalior Gharana iv. GaMa

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
B. a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
C. a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
D. a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii

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7. 1
Statement I: Prakeernadhyay is the 3rd chapter of Sangeet Ratnakar.
Statement II: Shadaj Gram and Madhyam Gram have 7 Murchhanas each.

Choose the correct option:
A. Statement I & II both are true.
B. Statement I & II both are false.
C. Statement I is true but II is false.
D. Statement I is false but II is true.

8. 1
Statement I: 2nd and 3rd strings of Tanpura are known as ‘Jodi ke Taar’.
Statement II: Raga Malkauns is sung during morning time.

Choose the correct option:
A. Statement I & II both are true.
B. Statement I & II both are false.
C. Statement I is true But II is false.
D. Statement I is false but II is true

SECTION-B
9. A. Describe Dhamar Tala and write its Thah and Chaugun in Tala 2
Notation.
(OR)
B. Describe the techniques of tuning of Tanpura.

10. A. Describe any two of the following with examples: 2
Alankar, Meend, Kan
(OR)
B. Give a detailed account of Raga Bhairav.

11. A. Describe in brief the life sketch of Faiyaz Khan and also his 2
contribution to music.
(OR)
B. Discuss in brief the ‘Time Theroy of Ragas’.

12. A. Describe any two of the following: 2
Gram, Murchhana, Gamak
(OR)
B. Discuss the importance of ‘Sangeet Ratnakar in Indian Classical
Music.

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13. A. Recognize the Raga from the following phrase of swaras and 2
elaborate it up to 50 Swaras-
Ga Ma Dha Ni, Dha Ma, Ga Ma Ga Sa
(OR)
B. Discuss in brief musical contents given in Sangeet Parijat.

SECTION-C
14. A. Write the notation of a Dhamar in any one of the prescribed Ragas. 6
(OR)
B. Write down the Notation of Drut Khayal in Raga Bhairav or Bageshri
with two Tanas.
15. A. “The word ‘Alankar’ literally means ‘ornament’. In Indian Classical 6
music ‘Alankar’ refers to musical embellishments that are used to
enhance the beauty of a raga. It is a group of swaras that follows a
specific pattern. It is also called ‘Palta’. It helps beginners to enhance
the skill of creating different patterns of swaras.”
After reading the above passage, create two Alankars in each of the
prescribed Ragas.

(OR)

B. Analyse the style of any contemporary artist of vocal music
(Khayal/Dhrupad artist).

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Study Materials
Notes

Model Papers Class 6 Notes

Sample Papers Class 7 Notes
Half Yearly Sample Papers Class 8 Notes

Class 9 Notes
Important Resources
Class 10 Notes
Periodic Table
Class 11 Notes
Writing Skills / Formats

Maps of India / World Class 12 Notes

Books and Solutions

NCERT Books
NCERT Book Solutions
HC Verma Chapter Wise Solutions
RD Sharma Solutions
CGBSE Solutions