CBSE Class 12 Sample Paper 2026 Solution for Carnatic Music Melodic Instrument, Percussion, Vocal

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CARNATIC MUSIC - MELODIC INSTRUMENT CODE-032
MARKING SCHEME
CLASS XII (2025-26)

Time allowed: 2 hrs. Maximum Marks: 30

S.No SECTION-A Marks

1 D- Somanatha 1

2 A - Annamacharya 1

3 C - Poorvikalyani 1

4 C - Ragam- Tanam- Pallavi 1
5 D- Tiruppugazh 1

6 D- i & iv 1
7 C - a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii 1

8 C- Statement I is true but II is false 1

SECTION-B

9 A. The candidate is expected to write the importance of Sangita 2
Sampradaya Pradarshini.
(OR)

B. The candidate needs to write the importance of Tiruppugazh in
a sentence of two.
10 A. Explanation of Swarasthanas in the raga- Simhendra 2
Madhyama is expected.

(OR)
B. Candidate needs to write the difference between Janaka and
Janya ragas.

11 A. Candidates are expected to write the definition of Eduppu and 2
its varieties.

(OR)

B. Description on the term ‘grama’ and its varieties are expected.

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12 A. Definition of the term “Pada Garbham” is expected in a sentence 2
of two.

(OR)

B. Components of Manodharma Sangita are expected.

13 A. Candidates are expected to write a brief explanation on -Javali 2

(OR)

B. Description of Audava raga with suitable example is expected
in a sentence or two.

SECTION-C

14 A. The candidates need to write the characteristic feature of Raga- 6
Bhairavi in 50-100 words.

(OR)
B. Candidates are expected to write notation of a kriti in any raga
and Tala of their choice in 50- 100 words.

15 A. Explanation on the Classification of musical instruments in 6
general are expected in 50-100 words.

(OR)

B. After reading the passage, the candidate needs to write a
creative note on the Pallavi (ie. R.T.P), regarding its construction,
structure etc. in their choice of raga and Tala. Also demonstrate
Pallavi through the notation in 50-100 words.

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CARNATIC MUSIC - PERCUSSION – Code No. 033
MARKING SCHEME
CLASS XII (2025-26)

Time allowed: 2 hrs. Maximum Marks: 30

S.No Section – A Marks

1. B Sarangadeva 1

2. C Pudukkottai Dakshina Murthi Pillai 1

3. D Tattakaram 1

4. B Anagata 1

5. C Edakka 1

6. D I & IV 1

7. B 1- IV , 2- III, 3- II, 4- I 1

8. A Statement I & II both are true 1

Section -B

9. A. Definition of the term- “Sollukattu” in a sentence or two 2
in expected.
(OR)
B. Candidates are expected to write the description of the
term “Konnakkol” in a sentence or two.

10. A. Explanation of the term “Eduppu” with its varieties in a 2
sentence or two is expected.
(OR)
B. Candidates are expected to write the definition of “Laya”
in a sentence or two.

11. A. Candidates need to write the explanation of the Term- 2
“Toppi” in a sentence or two.
(OR)
B. Candidates are expected to write about the description
of “Arudi” in a sentence or two.

12. A. The candidates are expected to write briefly about the 2
musical form- Javali
(OR)
B. Description of the Term- Tillana is expected in a
sentence or two.

13. A. The Candidates need to write the difference between 2
the terms-Mohra and Korvai.
(OR)
B. Candidates need to write the names of percussion
instrument described in Chaturdandi- Prakashika.

SECTION-C

14. A. Candidates need to write the notation of Korvai set to 6
Tala-Khanta Jati Ata Tala.
(OR)
B. The candidates are expected to write life sketch and
contribution of Tanjore Vaidyanatha Iyer in 50 to 100
words.

15. A. Candidates are expected to write the method of playing 6
and structure of Chenda. with the help of a diagram.
(OR)
B. After reading the passage, the candidate is expected to
write a brief history of musical instrument and the
classification of the present instruments used in South
India in 50 -100 words.

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CARNATIC MUSIC - VOCAL – Code No. 031
MARKING SCHEME
CLASS XII (2025-26)

Time allowed: 2 hrs. Maximum Marks: 30

S.No SECTION-A Marks

1. B. Matanga 1
2. C. Swati Tirunal 1

3. C. Padam 1
4. C. Mridangam 1
5. D. Goula 1

6. B. II & III 1

7. B. a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii 1
8. A. Both statement I and II are true 1

SECTION-B

9. A. Candidate needs to write the name of author, chapters and content 2
in brief.
(OR)
B. Candidate is expected to define the term Arudi in simple words.

10. A. Candidate is expected to write Swara Sthanas of the raga Todi. 2
(OR)
B. Candidate is expected to define the term Murchana in a
sentence or two.

11. A. Candidate is expected to write the name of Angas with its structure 2
and time units of Khanta Jati Ata Tala.
(OR)
B. Candidate is expected to describe Nava Vidha Bhakti Keertanam
with its composer’s name, its theme and background of the work.

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12. A. The candidate is expected to write the description of Javali in a 2
sentence or two.
(OR)
B. The candidate is expected to define Tata Vadya with suitable
example.

13. A. The candidate is expected to define the term Neraval in a sentence 2
or two.
(OR)
B. The candidate is expected to write the description of Raga Malika
with example.

SECTION-C

14. A. The candidate should notate a Pallavi in their own choice of raga, 6
set to Khanta Triputa Tala.
(OR)
B. The candidate is expected to write the characteristic feature of the
raga - Pantuvarali or Ritigoula. They should also write the Arohana
and avarohan, its jaati etc in 50-100 words.

15. A. The candidate is expected to write the life sketch and contribution 6
of Annamacharya or Mysore Vasudevachar in 50-100 words.
(OR)
B. The candidate is expected to write a creative note after reading the
passage in 50-100 words.

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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