CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2027 for Carnatic Music Vocal

FOR CBSE CLASS 10 PREPARATION

CBSE Class 10 Sample
Paper 2027 for Carnatic
Music Vocal
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT

CBSE Class 10 2027 Sample Paper Music

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

General Instructions

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1. Select the raga that is classified as Bhashanga raga 1
A. Keeravani
B. Suddha Dhanyasi
C. Sriranjani
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A. Sriranjani
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C. Kambhoji
D. Keeravani
4. How many sections (Angas) are there in the Varnam? 1
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6. Choose the correct statement 1
I. Sriranjani is Dviswara Bhashanga Raga
II. Keeravani is the 21st Melakarta

III. Shuddha Saveri is derived from Shankarabharanam

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IV. Kambhoji is a raga with two varieties of Dhaivatam

Choose the correct answer:
A. I and II
B. II and III
C. III and IV
D. II and IV
7. Match - I with List II 1
List I List II

a. Aditya I. 10th Chakra

b. Netra II. 12th Chakra

c. Veda III. 2nd Chakra

d. Dishi IV. 4th Chakra

Choose the correct answer:
A. a-II, b-IV, c-I, d-III
B. a-IV, b-II, c-I, d-III
C. a-II, b-III, c-IV, d-I
D. a-II, b-III, c-I, d-IV
8. Statement - I: Most of Koteeshwara Iyer's kritis are in the Tamil 1
Language
Statement - II: Vaggeyakara mudra of Koteeshwara Iyer is found as
‘Kavikunjara dasa’

Choose the correct answer:

A. Statement I & II both are true
B. Statement I & II both are false
C. Statement I is false, but II is true
D. Statement I is true, but II is false
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9. A. Define the term ‘Janya Raga’ with suitable examples 2
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B. Explain the term ‘Upanaga Raga’ with suitable examples
10. A. Explain the term ‘Chittaswaram.’ 2
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B. Write the swarasthanas of raga Keeravani
11. A. Explain the term - Katapayadi with a suitable example 2
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B. Write the structure of Pada Varnam

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12. A. What is Varjya raga? Give two suitable examples 2
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B. How do you mark Tarasthayi swara in the notation? Explain it with
a suitable example
13. A. Describe “Decorative Anga” and write any two angas 2
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B. What do you mean by Notation?
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