CBSE Class 10 Question Paper 2026 Solution Hindustani Music

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CBSE Class 10 2026
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CBSE Class 10 2026 Question Paper Solution Hindustani Music

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General Instructions: -
1 You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and correct
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and IPC.”
3 Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It should
not be done according to one’s own interpretation or any other consideration. Marking
Scheme should be strictly adhered to and religiously followed. However, while
evaluating, answers which are based on latest information or knowledge and/or
are innovative, they may be assessed for their correctness otherwise and due
marks be awarded to them. In Class-X, while evaluating two competency-based
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The students can have their own expression and if the expression is correct, the due
marks should be awarded accordingly.
5 The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each
evaluator on the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the
instructions given in the Marking Scheme. If there is any variation, the same should
be zero after deliberation and discussion. The remaining answer books meant for
evaluation shall be given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in
the marking of individual evaluators.
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If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand margin
and encircled. This may also be followed strictly.
9 If a student has attempted an extra question, answer of the question deserving more
marks should be retained and the other answer scored out with a note “Extra
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10 No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalized
only once.
11 A full scale of marks __________ (example 0 to 80/70/60/50/40/30 marks as given in
Question Paper) has to be used. Please do not hesitate to award full marks if the
answer deserves it.
12 Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation work for full working hours i.e., 8
hours every day and evaluate 20 answer books per day in main subjects and 25
answer books per day in other subjects (Details are given in Spot Guidelines).This is
in view of the reduced syllabus and number of questions in question paper.
13 Ensure that you do not make the following common types of errors committed by the
Examiner in the past :-
● Leaving answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
● Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
● Wrong totaling of marks awarded on an answer.
● Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title
page.
● Wrong question wise totaling on the title page.
● Wrong totaling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
● Wrong grand total.
● Marks in words and figures not tallying/not same.
● Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
● Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick
mark is correctly and clearly indicated. It should merely be a line. Same is with
the X for incorrect answer.)
● Half or a part of answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks
awarded.
14 While evaluating the answer books if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it
should be marked as cross (X) and awarded zero (0) Marks.
15 Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page, or totaling error
detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel engaged in
the evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the prestige of all
concerned, it is again reiterated that the instructions be followed meticulously and
judiciously.
16 The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the
“Guidelines for Spot Evaluation” before starting the actual evaluation.
17 Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried
over to the title page, correctly totaled and written in figures and words.
18 The candidates are entitled to obtain photocopy of the Answer Book on request on
payment of the prescribed processing fee. All Examiners/Additional Head
Examiners/Head Examiners are once again reminded that they must ensure that
evaluation is carried out strictly as per value points for each answer as given in the
Marking Scheme.
19 If a candidate attempts both alternatives/options in a question where only one
option/ alternative is required to be attempted, the Evaluator shall award marks
in both the options. The system will take the higher of two scores and
disregard the other response.
20 In a question having two options/alternatives, if a candidate has attempted only
one, then the evaluator shall mark “NA” (Not attempted) against the option that
has not been attempted by the candidate.

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Avroh: Sa Ni (Komal) Dha Pa Ma Ga Re Sa
Pakad: Ni (Komal) Dha , Ma Pa, Dha Ma Ga, Re Sa
9.b Thaat: Kalyan, Jati: Audav–Audav,Vadi-Samvadi:Ga- Dha,Varjit Swaras: Ma and Ni,
Gayan Samaya: First prahar of the night.
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Aroh: Sa Re Ga Pa Dha Sa
Avroh: Sa Dha Pa Ga Re Sa
Pakad: Sa Re Ga, Pa Ga, Dha Pa, Ga Re Sa
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1st String: Tuned to Pa, Ma or Ni of Mandra Saptak, According to the raga.
2nd and 3rd String: Tuned to Sa of Madhya Saptak.
4th String: Tuned to Sa of Mandra Saptak.
10.b The strings are tuned by adjusting the Khuntis. Fine adjustments are made using the Manka
and Dhaga near the bridge to get the correct pitch and resonance.
When the strings are plucked one after another, they produce the continuous drone sound
(Sa–Pa / Sa–Ma Samvad) which helps maintain pitch and tonal balance in Indian classical 1+1=2
music.
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11.a Tarana is a form of Hindustani classical vocal music, popularized by Amir Khusrau.
Meaningless syllables such as tom, tanana, dere, dani, na, yalali, odani, are used.
1+1=2
Tarana is sung on the basis of the Sthayi and Antara structure of Chhota Khyal in Madhya or
Drut laya. It includes taan and layakari.

11.b Aalap- Aalap is the slow and free-flowing performance of a raga in which the artist gradually
introduces the swaras and mood of the raga without the use of taal. It helps to develop and
establish the form and expression of the raga. Nom-Tom Aalap,Sargam Aalap and Bol Aalap
are some examples. 1+1=2
Kan - Kan is a grace note in which a nearby swara is lightly and quickly touched along with
the main note to enhance the beauty of the melody. There are two types of Kan: 1. Poorv
Lagan Kan. 2. Anu Lagan Kan.

12.a Taal Tilwada:
Matra : 16
Vibhag: 4 (Pattern: 4|4|4|4)
Taali : 1st, 5th, and 13th beats
Khali : 9th beat
Laya : Vilambit and Madhya

DUGUN - 1+1=2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DhaTirkit DhinDhin DhaDha TinTin TaTirkit DhinDhin DhaDha DhinDhin
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9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
DhaTirkit DhinDhin DhaDha TinTin TaTirkit DhinDhin DhaDha DhinDhin
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12.b Taal Roopak:
Matra : 7
Vibhag : 3 (Pattern: 3|2|2)
Taali : 4th and 6th beats
Khali : 1st Matra 1+1=2
TIGUN-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
TinTinNa DhinNaDhin NaTinTin NaDhinNa DhinNaTin TinNaDhin NaDhinNa
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13.a Pt. Omkar Nath Thakur, born in 1897 in the village Jahaj, Baroda, Gujarat, received Taleem
in Hindustani classical music from the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya in Bombay, where he
became disciple of Pt. Vishnu Digambar Paluskar.
Style and Gharana: Khayal Gayan, Gwalior Gharana, Thumari, Dhrupad, Bhajan and his
own unique vocal style. 1+1=2
Contribution to Music: Books- “Pranav-Bharati” and “Sangeetanjali”.
Awards- “Padma Sri”, “Sangeet Prabhakar” “Sangeet Martand”, and "Sangeet
Mahamahodaya”. Students: Dr. Premlata Sharma, Yashwant Rai Purohit, Balwant Rai
Bhatt, Kanakrai Trivedi, Shiv Kumar Shukla, Phiroj K. Dastur, Dr. N. Rajam, and others.
13.b Naimat Khan (Sadarang), a renowned composer and Veena player of Hindustani classical
music, wrote under the pen name Sadarang (1670–1748). He played an important role in 1+1=2
growth and acceptance of the Khayal singing style. He wrote numerous Khayal bandishes to
appease Muhammad Shah Rangeela, the Mughal emperor, despite the fact that he himself

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14.a Notation of Vilambit Khayal in Matra, Tali, Khati, Swar and Bol with signs of Mandra, Tar
Saptak and Komal Teevra etc.
 Vilambit Khayal Sthai (3)
 Vilambit Khayal Antara (3)
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Swara and Lyrics (Bol).

students as per the correctness of their answer.
14.b Notation of Drut Khayal of Bhupali in Tala - matra, vibhag, Tali, khali, Bol, signs of Mandra
Tar Saptak etc.
 Drut Khayal Sthai (3)
 Drut Khayal Antara (3)
Evaluation Criteria: Drut Khayal in Raag Bhupali-
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15.a I. Taan in Raag Bhupali-16 and 32 beats with Tihai. (1+1=2)
II. Taan in Raag Vrindavani Saarang-16 and 32 beats with Tihai.(1+1=2)
III. Taan in Raag Khamaj -16 and 32 beats with Tihai. (1+1=2)

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15.b Recognising Three ragas from the phrases. (1+1+1=3)

(i) Raag Khamaj- Ma Pa Ni Sa, Ni Dha Pa Ga Ma Ga
(ii) Raag Vrindavani Saarang- Re Ma Re Ni Sa Ni Pa
(iii) Raag Bhupali - Pa Ga, Dha Pa Ga, Dha Sa

Writing of 60 swaras elaborations in each raga. (1+1+1=3)
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(i) Raag Khamaj- 60 swaras elaborations
(ii) Raag Vrindavani Saarang- 60 swaras elaborations
(iii) Raag Bhupali - 60 swaras elaborations

Evaluation Criteria: Correct Raga Identification and should clearly reflect the structure and
mood of the prescribed raga. Use of Proper Swaras. Total Number of 60 Swaras required. Use
of Raga Chalan and Pakad should be reflected in elaborations. Logical Flow of Swaras should
show a smooth and musical progression. Correct Swara Notation.
After checking the answer according to all the above points, please award marks to the
students as per the correctness of their answer.
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not be done according to one’s own interpretation or any other consideration. Marking
Scheme should be strictly adhered to and religiously followed. However, while
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marks should be awarded accordingly.
5 The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each
evaluator on the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the
instructions given in the Marking Scheme. If there is any variation, the same should
be zero after deliberation and discussion. The remaining answer books meant for
evaluation shall be given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in
the marking of individual evaluators.
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8 If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand margin
and encircled. This may also be followed strictly.
9 If a student has attempted an extra question, answer of the question deserving more
marks should be retained and the other answer scored out with a note “Extra
Question”.
10 No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalized
only once.
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12 Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation work for full working hours i.e., 8
hours every day and evaluate 20 answer books per day in main subjects and 25
answer books per day in other subjects (Details are given in Spot Guidelines).This is
in view of the reduced syllabus and number of questions in question paper.
13 Ensure that you do not make the following common types of errors committed by the
Examiner in the past :-
● Leaving answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
● Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
● Wrong totaling of marks awarded on an answer.
● Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title
page.
● Wrong question wise totaling on the title page.
● Wrong totaling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
● Wrong grand total.
● Marks in words and figures not tallying/not same.
● Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
● Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick
mark is correctly and clearly indicated. It should merely be a line. Same is with
the X for incorrect answer.)
● Half or a part of answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks
awarded.
14 While evaluating the answer books if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it
should be marked as cross (X) and awarded zero (0) Marks.
15 Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page, or totaling error
detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel engaged in
the evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the prestige of all
concerned, it is again reiterated that the instructions be followed meticulously and
judiciously.
16 The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the
“Guidelines for Spot Evaluation” before starting the actual evaluation.
17 Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried
over to the title page, correctly totaled and written in figures and words.
18 The candidates are entitled to obtain photocopy of the Answer Book on request on
payment of the prescribed processing fee. All Examiners/Additional Head
Examiners/Head Examiners are once again reminded that they must ensure that
evaluation is carried out strictly as per value points for each answer as given in the
Marking Scheme.
19 If a candidate attempts both alternatives/options in a question where only one
option/ alternative is required to be attempted, the Evaluator shall award marks
in both the options. The system will take the higher of two scores and
disregard the other response.
20 In a question having two options/alternatives, if a candidate has attempted only
one, then the evaluator shall mark “NA” (Not attempted) against the option that
has not been attempted by the candidate.

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13. (A) Introduction and early life of Tansen, his contributions to Indian classical 2
music.
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(B) Introduction and early life of Ustad Alauddin Khan, his contributions to Indian 2
classical music, achievements and Awards.
14. (A) Notation of Razakhani gat with matra, Taali, Khaali, and vibhag. And two Todas 6
with proper notation in syllabus approved Raga with accurate swaras.
OR
(B) Description of Tilwada Taal (Number of Beats, Vibhag distribution, Theka with 6
correct Bols, showing taali – Khaali, matra and Thali chaugun in proper Taal
notation.
15. (A) Description of Alap of chosen Raga from the syllabus, and the swar – vistaar 6
showing accuracy of swara, clearity of Raga identity and the process of Alap.
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(B) A clear explaination of the playing style of the chosen artist and description of 6
the artist’s contribution and achievements.
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General Instructions: -
1 You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and
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should not be done according to one’s own interpretation or any other
consideration. Marking Scheme should be strictly adhered to and religiously
followed. However, while evaluating, answers which are based on latest
information or knowledge and/or are innovative, they may be assessed for

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answer. The students can have their own expression and if the expression is
correct, the due marks should be awarded accordingly.
5 The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each
evaluator on the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the
instructions given in the Marking Scheme. If there is any variation, the same should
be zero after deliberation and discussion. The remaining answer books meant for
evaluation shall be given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in
the marking of individual evaluators.
Evaluators will mark ( √ ) wherever answer is correct. For wrong answer CROSS ‘X’
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written in the left-hand margin and encircled. This may be followed strictly.
8 If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand
margin and encircled. This may also be followed strictly.
9 If a student has attempted an extra question, answer of the question deserving
more marks should be retained and the other answer scored out with a note “Extra
Question”.
10 No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be
penalized only once.
11 A full scale of marks __________ (example 0 to 80/70/60/50/40/30 marks as given
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12 Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation work for full working hours i.e., 8
hours every day and evaluate 20 answer books per day in main subjects and 25
answer books per day in other subjects (Details are given in Spot Guidelines).This
is in view of the reduced syllabus and number of questions in question paper.
13 Ensure that you do not make the following common types of errors committed by
the Examiner in the past :-
● Leaving answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
● Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
● Wrong totaling of marks awarded on an answer.
● Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title
page.
● Wrong question wise totaling on the title page.
● Wrong totaling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
● Wrong grand total.
● Marks in words and figures not tallying/not same.
● Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
● Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick
mark is correctly and clearly indicated. It should merely be a line. Same is with
the X for incorrect answer.)
● Half or a part of answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks
awarded.
14 While evaluating the answer books if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it
should be marked as cross (X) and awarded zero (0) Marks.
15 Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page, or totaling
error detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel
engaged in the evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the
prestige of all concerned, it is again reiterated that the instructions be followed
meticulously and judiciously.
16 The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the
“Guidelines for Spot Evaluation” before starting the actual evaluation.
17 Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried
over to the title page, correctly totaled and written in figures and words.
18 The candidates are entitled to obtain photocopy of the Answer Book on request on
payment of the prescribed processing fee. All Examiners/Additional Head
Examiners/Head Examiners are once again reminded that they must ensure that
evaluation is carried out strictly as per value points for each answer as given in the
Marking Scheme.
19 If a candidate attempts both alternatives/options in a question where only one
option/ alternative is required to be attempted, the Evaluator shall award
marks in both the options. The system will take the higher of two scores and
disregard the other response.
20 In a question having two options/alternatives, if a candidate has attempted
only one, then the evaluator shall mark “NA” (Not attempted) against the
option that has not been attempted by the candidate.

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Speciality of Nathdwara - 1

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13. Description of Tripuskar vadya, according to Natyashastra. - 1 2
Description of structure of Tripuskar vadya - 1
OR
Description of Aalingya vadya according to Natyashastra. - 1 2
Description of structure of Aalingya vadya - 1
SECTION - C
14. Notation of kayada, palta & Tihai. - 2 6
Sign of sum, Tali, khali & vibhag. - 2
Writing in Tala Notation system - 2
OR
Notation of Rela, palta & Tihai - 2 6
Sign of sum, Tali, khali & vibhag. - 2
Writing in Tala Notation system - 2
15. Description of Farukhabad or Nathdwara Gharana. - 2
Playing style. - 1 6
Speciality of Gharana - 2
Artist of Gharana - 1
OR
Introduction of chosen artist. - 2
Education & training - 1 6
How you impressed with artist - 1
Speciality and style of the artist. - 2
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