CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2025 Carnatic Music

Series : YXWZ4 SET ~ 4

 . - 
Q.P. Code 78
Roll No.
   -  - 
  
Candidates must write the Code on
the title page of the answer-book.

 / NOTE :
(I)       -    7  
Please check that this question paper contains 7 printed pages.
(II)       -  15   
Please check that this question paper contains 15 questions.
(III) -        -    -  - 
 
Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
(IV)         , -       
  
Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-
book at the given place before attempting it.
(V)  -     15        -    
10.15     10.15   10.30     -  
      -      
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The
question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to
~ 10.30 a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will
not write any answer on the answer-book during this period.

  
( ) ()
CARNATIC MUSIC INSTRUMENTAL PERCUSSION
(MRIDANGAM) (Theory)
  : 2    : 30
Time allowed : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 30

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  :
 –  –       (  1    )

 –  –       (  2    )

 –  –       (  6    )

 – 
1.       ? 1
(A) 09 (B) 10
(C) 07 (D) 04

2.      1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

3.      -   1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

4.       1
(A) 5 (B) 7
(C) 9 (D) 4

5.       1
(A)   (B)  
(C)  (D) 

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General Instructions :

Section-A – Attempt all questions. (Each Question carry 1 mark.)

Section-B – Attempt all questions. (Each Question carry 2 marks.)

Section-C – Attempt all questions. (Each Question carry 6 marks.)

SECTION-A
1. Sangeetha Rathnakara has how many chapters ? 1
(A) 09 (B) 10
(C) 07 (D) 04

2. Swaramela Kalanidhi is authored by 1
(A) Bharata (B) Sarangadeva
(C) Ramamathya (D) Venkatamakhi

3. Choose the musical form which is a Sabha Gana. 1
(A) Geetham (B) Varnam
(C) Saralivarisai (D) Alankaram

4. Sankeernajathi has how many Aksharas ? 1
(A) 5 (B) 7
(C) 9 (D) 4

5. Percussion instrument hailing from Kerala is 1
(A) Mridangam (B) Gettuvadyam
(C) Edakka (D) Kanjeera

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6.     1
(a)   14    
(b)    3    
(c)     9    
(d)     19    
   
(A) (b)  (c) (B) (a)  (b)
(C) (c)  (d) (D) (a)  (d)

7. -I  II     1
-I -II
() ()
a.   i. | | 0 0
5 5 2 2
b.   ii. |  0
7 1 2
c.   iii. | 0 0
3 2 2
d.   iv. 0 |
2 4
   
a b c d
(A) ii i iv iii
(B) i iv iii ii
(C) iii i ii iv
(D) iv ii i iii

8. -I :          1
-II :        
(A)  I  II    (B)  I   II   
(C)  I   II    (D)  I  II   

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6. Choose the correct statements : 1
(a) Ata Talam has 14 Akshara Kalas.
(b) Tisra Ekam has 3 Akshara Kalas.
(c) Mishra Triputa Tala has 9 Akshara Kalas.
(d) Kandajathi Dhruva Tala has 19 Akshara Kalas.
Choose correct option :
(A) (b) & (c) (B) (a) & (b)
(C) (c) & (d) (D) (a) & (d)

7. Match List – I and II : 1
List – I List – II
(Tala) (Anga)
a. Jhampa Tala i. | | 0 0
5 5 2 2
b. Ata Tala ii. |  0
7 1 2
c. Rupaka Tala iii. | 0 0
3 2 2
d. Triputa Tala iv. 0 |
2 4
Choose correct option :
a b c d
(A) ii i iv iii
(B) i iv iii ii
(C) iii i ii iv
(D) iv ii i iii

8. Statement-I : Needamangalam Meenakshi Sundaram Pillai was a well-
known Mridangam player. 1
Statement-II : Palaghat Mani Iyer was a Ghatam player.
(A) Statement-I and II are false.
(B) Statement-I is true and II is false.
(C) Statement-I is false and II is true.
(D) Statement-I and II are true.

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 – 
9. (a) “”        2

(b) “”  “”    

10. (a)        2

(b) “ ”  “”   ?

11. (a)        2

(b)        

12. (a) ‘
 ’  “”     ? 2

(b)     

13. (a) 6         4      2

(b)                  

 – 
14. (a)            6

(b)        

15. (a)   ,        6

(b)          
___________

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SECTION-B
9. (a) Explain “Eduppu” and its kind. 2
OR
(b) Explain the terms “Jaathi” and “Gathi”.

10. (a) Briefly define “Sollukattu” with suitable example. 2
OR
(b) What is “Vilamba Kala” and “Atitam” ?

11. (a) Define Anuloma and Prathiloma. 2
OR
(b) Define ‘Tala’ and its varieties.

12. (a) What is the use of “Vaaru” in Mridangam ? 2
OR
(b) Explain the term “Shadangas”.

13. (a) Write 6 Matra Pharan of your choice Talam with 4 varieties. 2
OR
(b) Which chapter of Sangeetha Ratnakara refer to Tala and give the
other name for this treatise.

SECTION-C
14. (a) Write the Life History and contributions of Vilvadri Iyer. 6
OR
(b) Define classification of Percussion instruments.

15. (a) Explain the structure, technique and playing of Kanjeera. 6
OR
(b) Describe the musical forms Padam and Javali.
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Series : YXWZ4 SET ~ 4

 . - 
Q.P. Code 77
Roll No.
 -   - 
-    
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.

 / NOTE :
(I)       -    7  
Please check that this question paper contains 7 printed pages.
(II)       -  15   
Please check that this question paper contains 15 questions.
(III) -        -    -  - 
 
Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
(IV)         , -       
  
Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-
book at the given place before attempting it.
(V)  -     15        -    
10.15     10.15   10.30     -  
      -      
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The
question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to
~ 10.30 a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will
not write any answer on the answer-book during this period.

  ( )()
CARNATIC MUSIC (Melodic Instruments)
(Theory)
  : 2    : 30
Time allowed : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 30

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  :

 –  –       (  1    )

 –  –       (  2    )

 –  –       (  6    )

 – 
1.    56      : 1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

2.        ? 1
(A)  (B)  
(C)  (D) 

3. 72       1
(A)   (B)  
(C)   (D)  

4.           1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

5.     ? 1
(A)  (B) 
(C) 
  (D)  

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General Instructions :

Section-A – Attempt all questions. (Each Question carry 1 mark.)

Section-B – Attempt all questions. (Each Question carry 2 marks.)

Section-C – Attempt all questions. (Each Question carry 6 marks.)

SECTION – A

1. Identify the 56 number mela raga from the following : 1
(A) Saveri (B) Keeravani
(C) Shanmukhapriya (D) Todi

2. Who is the author of Sangeeta Sampradaya Pradarshini ? 1
(A) Matanga (B) Subbarama Dikshitar
(C) Venkatamakhi (D) Somanatha

3. Select the composer of 72 Melaragamalika. 1
(A) Maha Vaidyanatha Iyer (B) Papanasam Sivan
(C) Koteswara Iyer (D) Mutayya Bhagavatar

4. Select the musical form which has Samashti Charanam. 1
(A) Padam (B) Kriti
(C) Tillana (D) Javali

5. Kalpanaswaras are related to 1
(A) Varnam (B) Alapana
(C) Manodharma Sangeeta (D) Kalpita Sangeeta

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6.     – 1
i. -      
ii. -        
iii. -       
iv. -        
   
(A) i  ii (B) ii  iv
(C) iii  i (D) iv  i

7. -I  -II      1
-I -II
a.    i. 
b.   ii. 7 
c.    iii. 
d.   iv. 
   
a b c d
(A) iii i ii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) i iv iii ii
(D) iv i ii iv

8. -I :          1
-II :        
   
(A) -I  II     (B) -I  II    
(C) -I  ,  II    (D) -I  ,  II   

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6. Choose the correct statement – 1
i. - Purvikalyani is a pratimadyama raga.
ii. - Purvikalyani Arohana has Vakra prayoga.
iii. - Purvikalyani has Kaisika Nishada.
iv. - Purvikalyani is derived from Kamavardhani raga.
Choose the correct option :
(A) i and ii (B) ii and iv
(C) iii and i (D) iv and i

7. Match List-I with List-II : 1
List-I List-II
a. Tisra Jati Triputatala i. Bhairavi
b. Atita Graha ii. 7 Aksharas
c. Dwaram Venkataswamy Naidu iii. Eduppu
d. Bhashanga raga iv. Violin
Choose the correct option :
a b c d
(A) iii i ii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) i iv iii ii
(D) iv i ii iv

8. Statement-I : Kovuri Pancharatnas are composed by Tyagaraja. 1
Statement-II : Vibhakti Kritis are composed by Tyagaraja.
Choose the correct option :
(A) Statement I & II both are true.
(B) Statement I & II both are false.
(C) Statement I is true but II is false.
(D) Statement I is false but II is true.

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 – 
9. (a)       ?         2

(b)      

10. (a)           2

(b)          

11. (a)              2

(b)       

12. (a)         2

(b)           

13. (a)           2

(b)                

 – 
14. (a)               6

(b)           

15. (a)              6

(b)        
______________

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SECTION – B

9. (a) What is Manodharma Sangeeta ? Write the branches’ names of
Manodharma Sangeeta. 2
OR
(b) Write the lakshana of raga Bhairavi.

10. (a) Explain the special characteristics of musical form Javali. 2
OR
(b) Define the term Bhashanga and give two examples.

11. (a) Explain the terms Vajra raga and Vakra ragas along with suitable
examples. 2
OR
(b) Write the classification of Musical Instruments.

12. (a) Define the terms Arudi and Eduppu. 2
OR
(b) Explain the term Janaka raga along with 4 examples.

13. (a) Write the names of any 4 decorative angas of a Kriti. 2
OR
(b) Explain the mudras used by Patnam Subramanya Iyer and Ramnad
Srinivasa Iyengar.

SECTION – C
14. (a) Describe the construction and playing techniques of opted melodic
instrument. 6
OR
(b) Write the notation of a Kriti or Kirtana you have learnt.

15. (a) Write the brief life sketch and contribution of Mysore Vasudevacharya. 6
OR
(b) Describe the lakshana of raga Simhendramadyamam.
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Series : YXWZ4 SET ~ 4

 .
Roll No.
- 
Q.P. Code 76
 -   - 
-    
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.

 / NOTE :
(I)       -    7  
Please check that this question paper contains 7 printed pages.
(II)       -  15   
Please check that this question paper contains 15 questions.
(III) -        -    -  - 
 
Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
(IV)         , -       
  
Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-
book at the given place before attempting it.
(V)  -     15        -    
10.15     10.15   10.30     -  
      -      
15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper. The
question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to
10.30 a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will
~ not write any answer on the answer-book during this period.

  () ()
CARNATIC MUSIC (Vocal) (Theory)
  : 2    : 30
Time allowed : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 30

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  :

 –  -       (  1    )

 –  -       (  2    )

 –  -       (  6    )

 – 
1.         : 1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

2.         1
(A)   (B)  
(C)    (D)   

3.     : 1
(A)  (B)   
(C)  (D)   

4.        ? 1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

5.      1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

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General Instructions :

SECTION – A - Attempt all questions. (Each question will carry 1 mark)

SECTION – B - Attempt all questions. (Each question will carry 2 marks)

SECTION – C - Attempt all questions. (Each question will carry 6 marks)

SECTION – A
1. Identify the Ubhaya Vakra Sampurna raga from the following : 1
(A) Mohanam (B) Ritigoula
(C) Kedaragoula (D) Saveri

2. Select the lakshana grantha of Subbarama Dikshitar. 1
(A) Raga Vibhodha
(B) Swaramela Kalanidhi
(C) Sangeeta Sampradaya Pradarshini
(D) Chaturdandi Prakasika

3. Identify the Padam composer : 1
(A) Kshetragna (B) Mysore Vasudevachar
(C) Annamacharya (D) Patnam Subramanya Iyer

4. What mudra is used by Annamacharya ? 1
(A) Padmanabha (B) Ramadasa
(C) Venkateswara (D) Gopal Dasa

5. Select a Ghana raga. 1
(A) Todi (B) Goula
(C) Keeravani (D) Mohanam

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6.     1
i.        
ii.   -   
iii.           
iv.          
         
(A) ii  iii (B) iv  i
(C) i  ii (D) iii  iv

7. -I  -II     : 1
-I -II
a. -  i. 
b.   ii. 
c.    iii. 
d.   iv. 
   
a b c d
(A) i iv iii ii
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iv ii iii i
(D) iii i ii iv

8.  I :           1
 II :           
   
(A)  I  II     (B)  I  II    
(C)  I  ,  II    (D)  I  ,  II   

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6. Choose the correct statement : 1
i. Adi Tala has 3 drutams.
ii. Mohanam is an Audava-Audava raga
iii. Many Varnams were composed by Patnam Subramanya Iyer.
iv. Annamacharya composed many Tillanas.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A) ii and iii (B) iv and i
(C) i and ii (D) iii and iv

7. Match List-I with List-II : 1
List-I List-II
a. Audava-Sampurna raga i. Goula
b. Mela Raga ii. Saveri
c. Nishada varjya raga iii. Todi
d. Ghana raga iv. Mohanam
Choose the correct option :
a b c d
(A) i iv iii ii
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iv ii iii i
(D) iii i ii iv

8. Statement I : Hindi Bhajanas are composed by Swati Tirunal. 1
Statement II : Dasa varada mudra is used by Swati Tirunal.
Choose the correct option :
(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)           2

(b)          

10. (a)           2

(b)        

11. (a)        2

(b)        

12. (a)       2

(b)        

13. (a)         2

(b)       

 – 
14. (a)          6

(b)       

15. (a)                 6

(b)           
______________

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SECTION – B
9. (a) Define the term Bhashanga with suitable examples. 2
OR
(b) Explain the term Jaati and it’s varieties.

10. (a) Write any 4 decorative anga names of Kriti. 2
OR
(b) Write the Swarasthanas names of raga sri.

11. (a) Explain the music form Tiruppugal. 2
OR
(b) Differentiate between Padam and Javali.

12. (a) Describe the term Kalpanaswaram. 2
OR
(b) Explain the terms Arudi and Eduppu.

13. (a) Write the Swarasthanas names of raga saveri. 2
OR
(b) Explain the decorative anga Chittaswara.

SECTION – C
14. (a) Write the notation of any kriti of your choice. 6
OR
(b) Write the raga lakshana of Pantuvarali.

15. (a) Describe the construction and playing techniques of Tambura with
the help of diagram. 6
OR
(b) Write the brief life sketch and contribution of Swati Tirunal.
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