CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2025 for Carnatic Music Melodic, Percussion, Vocal

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SAMPLE PAPER
CLASS 10
2025

CARNATIC MUSIC
MELODIC INSTRUMENT CODE-032
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
CLASS X (2024-25)

One Theory Paper – 2 hrs Total Marks – 30

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)

S.No. SECTION-A Marks

1. The variety of Raga which has irregular progression of swaras in its scale. 1
1. Varjya
2. Vakra
3. Janaka
4. Janya

2. Identify panchama Varjya Raga from the following. 1
1. Kambhoji
2. Nata
3. Saveri
4. Abhogi

3. How to indicate Tara sthayi Swara in writing notation. 1
1. By putting one dot below
2. By putting two dots above
3. By putting one dot above
4. By putting two dots below

4. Who devised the scheme of 72 Mela karta 1
1. Ramamatiya
2. Venkata Makhin
3. Subbarama Dikshitar
4. Bharata

5. The musical form which appear in both abhyasa Ganam and Sabha 1
Ganam.
1. Geetam
2. Varnam
3. Kriti
4. Keertanam

6. Choose the correct statement. 1
A. Hindolam is an audava raga.
B. Adi Talam has 9 Akshara kala.
C. Scheme of 72 Mala has 10 chakras in total.
D. Kriti has three basic angas.

1. A & B
2. A & C
3. A& D
4. B & D

7. Match List I with List II 1

List I List II
1. Kharaharapriya I. Nata
2. Hari Kambhoji II. Abhogi
3. Todi III. Kambhoji
4. Chala Nata IV. Hindolam
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
2. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
3. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
4. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Statement I: T. R. Mahalingam was a popular Violinist.
8. 1
Statement II: Learning Varnam is essential to acquire the intricacies of
music.
Choose the correct option:

1. Statement I & II are both true
2. Statement I & II are both false
3. Statement I is true but II is false
4. Statement I is false but II is true

SECTION-B

9. 2
Define Janya raga with suitable example.
(OR)
Write the swarasthanas of Harikambhoji.

10. 2
Write the angas of Adi Talam with Akshara kala.
(OR)
Explain the structure of Varnam

11. 2
Enumerate the chakra name in the purvanga of 72 mela karta
(OR)
What is the difference between Geetam and Jatiswaram.

12. 2
Enumerate the decorative angas of kriti
(OR)
Explain the difference of solo performance and accompanying in a concert.

13. Ellucidate the structure of Jatiswaram in brief. 2

(OR)
Differentiate between raga Abhogi and Sri Ranjani .

SECTION-C
14. Write Raga Lakshana of Suddha Saveri. 6
(OR)

Write the notation of purvanga of any Adi Tala Varnam of your choice.

15. Describe the arrangement of 72 Mela Karta Scheme in brief. 6
(OR)
Write the constriction and playing technique of musical instrument of your
choice.

CARNATIC MUSIC
PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS CODE-033
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
CLASS X (2024-25)

One Theory Paper – 2 hrs Total Marks – 30

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)

S.No. SECTION-A Marks

1. Which wood is used for mridangam construction? 1
1. Rose wood
2. Teak wood
3. Jack wood
4. Sandalwood

2. The metal used for making black paste on the right side of Mridangam. 1
1. Gold
2. Silver
3. Zinc
4. Steel

3. The strap, which used to tighten both sides of mridangam 1
1. Cow’s skin
2. Goat’s skin
3. Snakes skin
4. Buffalos's skin

4. The frame which cover both sides of Mridangam is known as 1
1. Meetu
2. Mootu
3. Kutty
4. Pullu

5. Regression in rhythmical Pattern in the processs of Tani- avartanam is 1
known as
1. Korvai
2. Mohra
3. Pharan
4. kuraipu

6. Choose the correct statement. 1
A. The left side of mridangam is known as toppi
B. The longer mridangam's are used for female pitch
C. Pullu is used for insert in the strap of Mridangam to increase the
Pitch.
D. Minor adjustments in the pitch is made by hammering on the trunk of
mridangam
1. A & B only
2. A & C only
3. B & C only
4. C & D only

7. Match List I with List II 1

List I List II
A. Rupaka I. 5
B. Adi II. 7
C. Triputa III. 8
D. Khanda chapu IV. 6
Choose
1. the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
2. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
3. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
4. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

Statement I: Recitation of Sol-kattu is known as Konnakol.
8. 1
Statement II: In playing Mridangam artist does not need to follow the
compostion.

Choose the correct option:
1. Statement I & II are both true
2. Statement I & II are both false
3. Statement I is true but II is false
4. Statement I is false but II is true
SECTION-B
9. 2
Define Mohra briefly
(OR)
Describe the angas of sapta talas
10. 2
Briefly explain Tani – avartanam.
(OR)
Explain the term sollu kattu.

11. 2
How pharan are differentiated from mohra.
(OR)
Enumerate different schools of Mridangam.

12. Explain the term Ghumuki. 2
(OR)

Enumerate the doyans of Mridanga who have developed the art of playing.

13. 2
Distinguish between Hechchu & Thaggu mridangam.
(OR)
Enumerate Shodasa Angas.

SECTION-C
14. Explain the construction of opted instrument with the help of a diagram. 6

(OR)

Differentiate the style of playing Tani- avartanam and accompanying of
music rendering.

15. Write briefly about the life sketch and contribution of Palani Subramanya 6
Pillai.
(OR)

Describe the role of percussion instrument in a music concert.

CARNATIC MUSIC
Vocal Code- 031
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
CLASS X (2024-25)

One Theory Paper – 2 hrs Total Marks – 30

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)

S.No. SECTION-A Marks

1. Select the Arohana Vakra raga from the following. 1
1. Suddha Dhanyasi
2. Sri Ranjani
3. Suddha Saveri
4. Ananda Bhairavi

2. How many chakras are there in Poorvanga of 72 mela karta scheme. 1
1. 6
2. 9
3. 12
4. 24

3. Select the shadava raga from the following. 1
1. Kambhoji
2. Suddha Saveri
3. Sri Ranjani
4. Suddha Dhanyasi

4. Select the decorative Anga from below. 1
1. Pallavi
2. Sangati
3. Anupallavi
4. Charanam

5. Select the musical form used for dance recital. 1
1. Kriti
2. Tana Varnam
3. Pada Varnam
4. Geetam

6. Choose the correct statement. 1
A. Papanasam sivan has composed only in Tamil language.
B. Papanasam sivan is a prominent composer of varnam.
C. Papanasam sivan is known as Tamil Tyagaraja.
D. Papanasam sivan’s mudra is Rama dasa.
1. A & D
2. B & C
3. B & D
4. C & D

7. Match List I with List II 1

List I List II
A. Vakra I. Kambhoji

B. Varjya II. Ananda Bhairavi

C. Mela karta III. Sri Ranjani

D. Bhashanga IV. Keeravani
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
2. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
3. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
4. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Statement I: Bhuta Sankhya represents to 72 mela kartas.
8. 1
Statement II: 11th chakra is Rudra.
Choose the correct option:

1. Statement I & II are both true
2. Statement I & II are both false
3. Statement I is true but II is false
4. Statement I is false but II is true

SECTION-B
9. 2
Define Audava Raga with example.
(OR)
Explain upanga raga with suitable example.

10. 2
Describe Katapayadi formula of 72 mela karta scheme.
(OR)
Describe about Uttarangam of 72 mela karta.

11. 2
Elucidate the musical form Tanavarnam.
(OR)
Enumerate the decorative angas of Kriti.

12. 2
Describe Shadava Raga with example.
(OR)
Explain Ubhaya Vakra Raga with example.

13. 2
Explain the term “Swarakshara” with example.
(OR)
Write Swarasthanas of kambhoji.

SECTION-C
14. Write the Raga Lakshana of Keeravani. 6

(OR)
Write notation of any Geetam of your choice.

15. Write the life sketch and contribution of G. N. Balasubramaniam in 50-100 6
words.
(OR)
Explain the scheme of 72 mela karta within 50-100 words.

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