CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2026 Carnatic Music

FOR CBSE CLASS 12 EXAM PREPARATION

CBSE Class 12 2026
Question Paper ·
Carnatic Music
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT

CBSE Class 12 2026 Question Paper Carnatic Music

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Series : 1SRQP SET~4
- 
Q.P. Code 76
 .  -   - 
Roll No. -    
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code m
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m .co
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s em   () () l a
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  : 2    : 30
Time allowed : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 30

 : NOTE :

(I)       -    7 (I) Please check that this question
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(II)
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-        -m.(II) Q.P. Code given on the right hand
   -  -se side of the question paper should be
gl a written on the title page of the
 
a answer-book by the candidate.
(III)       -  15    (III) Please check that this question
paper contains 15 questions.

(IV)         , (IV) Please write down the serial
-        number of the question in the
answer-book at the given place
  
before attempting it.
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(V)m -     15    (V) 15 minute time has .been allotted
. co     -     to read this question s e m paper. The
s em 10.15     10.15   10.30 question papera will be distributed
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    -     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.

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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)
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SECTION – C - m . all questions. (Each question will carry 6 marks)
Attempt s e
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SECTION – A
1. Identify the work of Tulajaji. 1
(A) Swaramelakalanidhi (B) Brihaddesi
(C) Sangeeta Saramrita (D) Raga Vibhodha

2. “Kamalanabha” mudra is used by
o m 1
c
. Swati Tirunal
(A) Patnam Subramanya Iyer
e m(B)
(C) Annamacharya
l as (D) Mysore Vasudevachar
ag
3. “Chaturdasa Ragamalika” is composed by 1
(A) Purandara Dasa (B) Annamacharya
(C) Tyagaraja (D) Muthuswamy Dikshitar

4. Which musical form is composed by Kshetragna ? 1
(A) Javali (B) Kriti m
m
c. o (C) Padam (D) Ragamalika
m.co
m s e
s e g l a
g la 5. Select the Arohana Vakra raga from the following :
a 1
a (A) Todi (B) Purvi Kalyani
(C) Pantuvaroli (D) Kedargoula

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6.     1
a.      8    
b.     11    
c.     7    
d.      16    
   
(A) a  c (B) b  d
(C) d  a (D) c  d

7. -I  -II     : 1
-I -II
a.  i. 
b.  ii. 
c.  iii. 
d.  iv. 
         
(A) a-ii b-iii c-i d-iv
(B) a-iii b-i c-iv d-ii
(C) a-iv b-ii c-iii d-i
(D) a-i b-iv c-ii d-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 statement : 1
a. Chaturasra Jati Triputa Tala has 8 aksharas.
b. Khandajati Triputa Tala has 11 aksharas.
c. Tisra Jāti Triputa Tala has 7 aksharas.
d. Sankeerna Jati Triputa Tala has 16 aksharas.
m
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m .co
(A) a & c
m .co (B) b & d
s e m
(C) d & a s e (D) c & d l a
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7. Match List-I with List-II : 1
List-I List-II
a. Niraval i. Khandam
b. Arudi ii. Pallavi
c. Bhashanga iii. Bhairavi
m
d. Jati iv. Manodharmam
m .co
e
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
s
(A) a-ii b-iii c-i d-iv la
a g
(B) a-iii b-i c-iv d-ii
(C) a-iv b-ii c-iii d-i
(D) a-i b-iv c-ii d-iii

8. Statement I : Mysore Vasudevachar has composed Javalis. 1
Statement II : Ramnad Srinivasa Iyengar has composed Tillanas. m
m
c. o Choose the correct option : m.co
m s e
s e (A) Statement I & II both are true.
g l a
g la (B) Statement I & II both are false. a
a (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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9. (a) Write the Swarasthanas of raga Kedaragoula. 2
OR
(b) Write the Swarasthanas of raga Sri.

10. (a) Describe the musical form Tirupugal. 2
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11. (a) Define ag 2
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(b) Differentiate between Padam and Javali.

12. (a) Explain the term Kalpanaswara. 2
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(b) Write any four popular Kriti names, Ragas and Talas of Tyagaraja.
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OR
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(b) Define the terms Vakra ragas
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14. (a) Briefly explain the life sketch and contribution of Annamacharya. 6
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(b) Describe the life sketch and contribution of Patnam Subramanya
Iyer.
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Series : 1SRQP SET~4
- 
Q.P. Code 77
 .  -   - 
Roll No. -    
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on the title page of the answer-book.
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a CARNATIC MUSIC (Melodic Instruments)
(Theory)
  : 2    : 30
Time allowed : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 30

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

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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 :

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Section-C : Attempt all questions. (Each Question carry 6 marks.)
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SECTION-A
1. The work Brihaddesi was written by 1
(A) Matanga (B) Narada
(C) Ramamatya (D) Ahobala

2. Karaikkudi Brothers, who were renowned for their
o m 1
c
. Flute playing
(A) Violin playing
e m(B)
(C) Veena playing
l as (D) Sitar playing
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3. Identify the decorative anga of a Kriti. 1
(A) Pallavi (B) Swarasahitya
(C) Charanam (D) Anupallavi

4. Swara Kalpana is related to 1
(A) Anupallavi (B) Charanam m
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c. o (C) Manodharma Sangita (D) Prasa
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g la 5. Eduppu is related to
a 1
a (A) Tala (B) Swara
(C) Yati (D) Prasa

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6.      1
(a)       
(b)       
(c)       
(d)       
   
(A) (a)  (c) (B) (b)  (d)
(C) (c)  (b) (D) (a)  (d)

7. -I  -II     1
-I -II
a.   i. 
b.   ii. 
c.   iii. 
d.   iv. 
        
(A) a-iii b-ii c-iv d-i
(B) a-i b-iii c-ii d-iv
(C) a-ii b-iv c-i d-iii
(D) a-i b-ii c-iv d-ii

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) Keeravani has Suddha Madyamam.
(b) Ritigoula has Suddha Rishabham.
(c) Saveri has Suddha Rishabha.
(d) Bhairavi has Kakali Nishadam.
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7.
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Match List – I and List – II : 1
List – I List – II
a. Varja Raga i. Simhendramadyamam
b. Vakra Raga ii. Ritigoula
c. Ghana Raga iii. Saveri
d. Pratimadyama Raga
o m Nata iv.
. c given below :
Choose the correct answer from the options
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(A) a-iii b-ii c-iv d-i
(B) a-i b-iii c-ii d-ivag
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(C) a-ii b-iv c-i d-iii
(D) a-i b-ii c-iv d-ii

8. Statement I : Kirtanas are having multiple charanas. 1
Statement II : Kritis are having Samasti charanas.
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c. o (A) Statement I & II both are true. m.co
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a (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) Explain Niraval. 2
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(b) Explain Chittaswaram.

10. (a) Write the Swarasthanas of raga Keeravani. 2
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12. (a) How many varieties of Eduppu are there in Karnatic music ?
Explain. 2
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14. (a) Give brief life sketch and contribution of Annamacharya. 6
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(b) Explain briefly the important contents of lakshana grantha sangeeta
sampradaya pradarshini.

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

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

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

 – 
1.          – 1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

2.      : 1
(A)   (B) 
(C)  (D) 

3.          : 1
(A)  (B)  (Chenda)
(C)  (D) 

4. ‘’      1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D)  (Mohra)

5. ‘’    : 1
(A)  (B) 
(C)    (D) 

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SECTION-A
1. Indicate the Dance form in which the instrument Edakka is being used. 1
(A) Odissi (B) Bharatanatyam
(C) Kathak (D) Mohini Attam

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2. Mention the Author of Swaramela Kalanidhi.
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(A) Subbarama Dikshitar
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s (D) Venkatamakhi
(C) Ramamathya
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3. Select the percussion instrument of Kerala from below : 1
(A) Kanjeera (B) Chenda
(C) Dolak (D) Tabla

4. Choose the other name of Arudi from below : 1
(A) Pharan (B) Padgarbham m
m(C) Korvai (D) Mohra .co
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s e Select the composer of Tillana :
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g la (A) Shyama Shastry (B) PurandaraaDasa
a (C) Patnam Subramanya Iyer (D) Kshetragna

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6.      1

(a)      10   
(b)      20   
(c)     14   
(d)    6   
   
(A) (a)  (c) (B) (b)  (d)

(C) (c)  (d) (D) (a)  (b)

7. -I  -II     1

-I -II
a.     i. 8 
b.     ii. 22 
c.     iii. 12 
d.     iv. 11 

   
(A) a-iii b-ii c-iv d-i
(B) a-i b-iv c-iii d-ii
(C) a-ii b-i c-iv d-iii
(D) a-iv b-ii c-i d-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) Chatusra Jati Matya Tala has 10 Aksharas.
(b) Tisra Jati Matya Tala has 20 Aksharas.
(c) Khanda Jati Ata Tala has 14 Aksharas.
(d) Tisra Triputa has 6 Aksharas.
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List – I List – II
a. Khanda Jati Matya Tala i. 8 aksharas
b. Sankeerna Jati Ata Tala ii. 22 aksharas
c. Tisra Jati Dhruva Tala iii. 12 aksharas
d. Chaturasra Jati Triputa Tala iv.
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(B) a-i
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(C) a-ii b-i c-iv d-iii
(D) a-iv b-ii c-i d-iii

8. Statement-I : Kala Pramanam refers to Tala. 1
Statement-II : Chenda is an instrument originated from Andhra
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(D) Statement I and II both are false.
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 – 
9. (a) “”      2

(b)     “”    

10. (a) “” -           2

(b)          

11. (a)  “”   ,     (Structure)     2

(b) ‘
 ’   (Construction)        

12. (a) “ ”       2
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(b) 
     ()       

13. (a)         2

(b) “”  “”    

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14. (a)     (Korvai)     6
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(b)   “”      

15. (a)  (Pazani)            6
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(b)       “ ”        
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