CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2027 for Carnatic Music Melodic Instrument

FOR CBSE CLASS 10 PREPARATION

CBSE Class 10 Sample
Paper 2027 for Carnatic
Music Melodic
Instrument
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CBSE Class 10 2027 Sample Paper Music

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CARNATIC MUSIC MELODIC INSTRUMENT
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER*
CLASS: X (2026-27)
Time – 2 hours Max Marks – 30

General Instructions

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1. Select Janaka raga from the following 1
A. Abhogi
B. Hindolam
C. Harikambhoji
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A. Netra
B. Veda
C. Bana
D. Ritu
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A. Govindacharya
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C. Hindolam
D. Natta
6. Choose the correct Statement from the following 1
i. Kambhoji is a Bhashanga raga
ii. 72 Melakartha Scheme has 16 Chakras in total
iii. Varnam comes in both Sabha ganam and Abhyasa ganam
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iv. Varja ragas are those ragas with Swaras without an order in
their scale.

Choose the correct option
A. i and ii
B. ii and iii
C. i and iii
D. iii and iv
7. Match List – I with List -II: 1
List – I List – II
a. Sriranjani i.
Sampoorna
b. Kambhoji raga
c. Abhogi ii.
Audava raga
d. Harikambhoji iii.
Bhashanga
Raga
iv. Shadava Raga
Choose the correct option from the following

A b C D
A iii ii i iv
B iv iii ii i
C ii i iii iv
D i iv ii iii
8. Statement -I: M S Gopalakrishnan is a student of Lalgudi Jayaraman 1
Statement- II: S Balachander hails from the family of the Tanjore
Quartet

Choose the Correct option:
A. Statements I and II are true
B. Statements I and II are false
C. Statement I is True, and II is False
D. Statement I is false, and II is true
SECTION -B
9. A. Describe the classification of ragas briefly with examples. 2
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B. Briefly classify the Janya ragas with examples
10. A. Write raga lakshana of Sriranjani 2
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B. Write Raga lakshana of Kambhoji
11. A. Briefly explain the scheme of Katapayadi with examples 2
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B. Briefly explain the Bhoota Sankhya briefly with examples

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12. A. Briefly explain the form of kriti with suitable examples 2
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B. Explain the structure of Varnam briefly with suitable examples
13. A. Describe the difference between Jatiswaram and Swarajati 2
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B. Delineate the structure of Jatiswaram briefly with suitable examples
SECTION-C
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15. A. Write down the life sketch and contribution of M S Gopalakrishnan 3+3
or S. Balachander
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B. Briefly explain the construction and playing techniques of your opted 3+3
instrument

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