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

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HINDUSTANI MUSIC - MELODIC INSTRUMENT – Code No. 035
MARKING SCHEME
CLASS XII (2025-26)

Time allowed: 2 hrs. Maximum Marks: 30

S.No. SECTION-A Marks
1. D. Gram 1
2. C. Gat 1
3. D. 15 1
4. C. I - III 1
5. B. III - IV 1
6. B. I- c , II-b , III-d , IV-a 1
7. A. Statement I is false & II is true 1
8. B. Statement I is true & II is false 1
SECTION-B

9. A. The candidate should describe the meaning and the technique of 2
performing Krintan, Zamzama, Sut & Ghaseet.
(OR)
B. The candidate should write the name of Sangeet Parijat’s author, time
and what contents are given in its chapters with Special attention to
the contents given in Sangeet Parijat for the first time.
10. A. The student should write about Inayat Khan’s birth and learning,his 2
style of playing, teaching, his contribution in Sitar & Surbahar Playing,
his legacy and his students.
(OR)
B. The candidate should describe the process of tuning the instrument
opted for, detailing which string is tuned in which Swara. Starting from
the first string how the rest of strings are tuned & How tarab ke Taars
are tuned.
A. Ti Na ……………… is a mid-section of Jhaptala to be recongnised.
11. 0 2

The student should describe tala comprises of total Beats, Vibhags,
Taali, Khali and Theka writing. Tigun of Jhaptala in notation writing is
to be done by the student.
(OR)
B. Student should write the definition of tana and alankars, how they are
used, Laya of tana verities of Tanas and alankar with some exmples.
Importance of Tanas and Alankars in a raga should also be written by
the candidate.

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12. A. Student should describe how ragas are divided in time zone of 4 to 7, 2
7 to 10, 10 to 4 according to the swars. Defining the importance of
Madhyam, the student should descibe Poorvang and uttarang Vadi as
silent features.
(OR)
B. The candidate should write about the Author of Sangeet Ratnakar, its
time period, how many chapters are there and names of the Chapters
with its contents in brief to be given.

13. A. Candidates are expected to write a brief on Mushtaq Ali Khan’s birth 2
and playing style, speciality of Sitar & Surbahar playing. His
contribution in Hindustani Music. His awards & disciples.
(OR)
B. The student should write a Description of Jhaptala, Total beats,
Vibhag, Tali, Khali, and further write the notation of Jhaptala in Tigun
laya with which musical form it is used.
SECTION-C

14. A. Raga Bageshri is to be recognised by the candidate and a detailed 6
description of raga its, Thaat, Jati, Vadi, Samvadi etc. Its mood and
allied ragas and its salient features is to be written. Candidate should
mention special challan and use of Pancham etc. Razakhani Gat
includes notation of gat, two tana with tihayi in 16&32 beats each with
notation.
(OR)
B. The candidate should write any Raga of choice from the syllabus, its
description ie. Thaat, Time, Jati, Vadi- Samvadi etc. comparison with
identical or similar scale ragas, Notation of Maseetkhani Gat with
bols etc. Three Todas in notation system.
15. A. After Getting an overview of Alap students need ot write alap of 60 6
Swaras with proper Meend, Kan Avagrah etc symbols. Alap in 3
ragas Bairav, Bageshri & Malkauns need to be mentioned with
proper Swar Signs.
(OR)
B. The candidate should name the instrument of his/her choice, analyse
any one living artist of that instrument, detailing his/her playing style,
technique, genres etc. The student should further describe what
he/she appreciates about the said artist.

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HINDUSTANI MUSIC - PERCUSSION - Code No. 036
MARKING SCHEME
CLASS XII (2025-26)

Time allowed: 2 hrs. Maximum Marks: 30

S.No. SECTION-A Marks
1. D. Dedhgun 1
2. D. Banaras 1
3. B. 3/2/2 1
4. B. i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c 1
5. A. I & III 1
6. A. I, III, IV, II 1
7. C. Statement I is true but II is false 1
8. D. Statement I is false but II is true 1
SECTION-B

9. A. The candidate is expected to explain the term Gharana and explain 2
about Farukhabad Gharana.
(OR)
B. The candidate is expected to explain the Kudau Singh Gharana -
Style, Specialty & how this gharana was developed. The candidate
should disscuss the special features of this Gharana.

10. A. The candidate is expected to write a brief description of Ustad Zakir 2
Hussain.
(OR)
B. The candidate is expected to explain about Guru Purusottam Das
11. A. The candidate is expected to explain the term of “Dugun”, its Laya, Bols, 2
Matras and Division with examples.
(OR)
B. The candidate is expected to explain Tala Sultala and Jhaptala their
Bols, Matra, Vibhag, Tali, Khali and compare them.

12. A. The candidate is expected to explain the Tevra Tala and write its Theka 2
in Tigun Laya with Matra with Vibhag, Tali, Khali, Bol etc.
(OR)
B. The candidate is expected to explain Rupak Tala with bols Matra Tali,
Khali and Notation system.

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13. A. The candidate is expected to explain the Gharana style, founder and 2
Specialty of Delhi Gharana.
(OR)
B. The candidate is expected to write a brief about Kudau Singh and
Gharana, with its specialty and Style of playing.

SECTION-C

14. A. The Candidate is expected to develop composition (Kayada) based on 6
bols of Dhati Dhagena Dha Tirkita… in Tala Notation System.

(OR)

B. The Candidate is expected to write Rela in Tala Notation system.

15. A. The Candidate is expected to explain about Layakaris in Prescribed 6
Talas.

(OR)

B. The Candidate in expected to discuss the playing style, compositon
development in a Tala, Laya, Laylakaris presented by the artiste chosen
to analyse the style. The candidate should also mention which aspects
of the performance he/she likes the most.

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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

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HINDUSTANI MUSIC – VOCAL – Code No. 034
MARKING SCHEME
CLASS XII (2025-26)

Time allowed: 2 hrs. Maximum Marks: 30

S.No. SECTION-A Marks

1. A. 7 1
2. D. Ga- Ni 1
3. B. Agra Gharana 1
4. A. I&II 1
5. B. II& III 1
6. A. a- iv, b- iii, c- ii, d- i 1
7. A. Statement I & II both are true 1
8. C. Statement I is true but II is false 1
SECTION-B

A. The candidate is expected to write the special features of Dhamar
9. 2
Tala and its Thah and Chaugun in Tala Notation with Matra, Bols
and signs of Tali and Khali.

(OR)

B. The candidate is expected to write different parts of Tanpura
involved in tuning it and method of tuning its strings.

A. The candidate should write a brief explanation of Alankar, Meend,
10. 2
Kan (any two) with examples.

(OR)

B. The candidate is expected to write Thaat, Vadi, Samvadi, Swar,
Jati, Nyas swar,Time of Singing, similar Raga, Aroh, Avroh, Pakad
and other salient features of Raga Bhairav.

11. A. The candidate is expected to write about the date and place of 2
birth, style, gharana, techniques, guru, disciples, achievements
and contribution to music of Faiyaz Khan.

(OR)

B. The candidate is expected to explain meaning, importance and
historical development of Time Theory of Ragas.

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12. A. The candidate is expected to give a brief description of the terms 2
Gram, Murchhana, Gamak (any two) and also write their types with
examples.
(OR)
B. The student should write the Author’s name, time, chapters and
musical concepts given in each chapter of Sangeet Ratnakar.

13. A. The candidate is expected to identify Raga malkauns and 2
elaborate it upto 50 swaras.
(OR)
B. The candidate should write Sangeet Parijat’s author’s name, time
and special features and musical concepts of the text to be given.

SECTION-C

14. A. The Notation of a Dhamar in any one of the prescribed Ragas is 6
to be written in proper format of Notation system.
(OR)
B. The Notation of Drut Khayal in Raga Bhairav or Bageshri is to be
written in proper format of Notation system with two Tanas.

15. A. The candidate is expected to write two alankars of different 6
varieties in each prescribed Raga i.e.- Bhairav, Malkauns and
Bageshri.
(OR)
B. The candidate should analyse the style, voice production, process
of dealing with the raga at every stage and use of different
embellishments (Kan, Meend, Murki, Khatka, Gamak etc.) of any
contemporary Khayal/Dhrupad singer and also write what he/she
likes the most about the chosen artist’s 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