ICSE Class 10 Question Paper 2025 Hindustani Music

HINDUSTANI MUSIC

Maximum Marks: 100

Time allowed: Two hours

1. Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

2. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.

3. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.

4. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

5. Attempt five questions in all.

6. Section A is compulsory. Answer any four questions either from Section B (Vocal Music
and Instrumental Music) or from Section C (Tabla).

7. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets[ ].

Instruction for the Supervising Examiner

Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present in the
Examination Hall.

This paper consists of 11 printed pages.
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SECTION A (20 Marks)
(Answer all questions from this Section.)

Question 1

Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [20]

(Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only.)

(i) Which of the following pairs of taals have two Vibhags?

(a) Kaharwa, Dadra

(b) Jhaptaal, Ektaal

(c) Tilwada, Dhamar

(d) Teentaal, Jhaptal

(ii) In which style of singing is Chartaal used?

(a) Bhajan

(b) Dhrupad

(c) Khayal

(d) Thumri

(iii) Pandit Bhimsen Joshi is associated with:

(a) Vocal

(b) Sitar

(c) Tabla

(d) Flute

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(iv) Match the following.

A. Teentaal 1. 0

B. Khali 2. 16

C. Sam 3. 8

D. Keharwa 4. ×

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

(b) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

(c) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

(d) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

(v) The Sam for Teentaal is on __________ matra.

(a) 1st

(b) 7th

(c) 9th

(d) 2nd

(vi) Thah laya is half of Dugun laya.

(a) True

(b) False

(vii) In taal notation system, the Sam is denoted as __________.

(a) 0

(b) ×

(c) +

(d) #

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(viii) Name the taal which has its Khali on 3rd and 7th beats.

(a) Chartaal

(b) Teentaal

(c) Sooltaal

(d) Dadra

(ix) __________ instrument is NOT used for Raag improvisation.

(a) Tabla

(b) Flute

(c) Sitar

(d) Violin

(x) Identify the following musicians:

(a) Pt. Ravishankar and Ustad Bismillah Khan

(b) Pt. Kishan Maharaj and Pt. Jagannath

(c) Pt. Hariprasad Chourasia and Ustad Zakir Hussain

(d) Pt. Nikhil Banerjee and Ustad Shahid Parvez

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(xi) Tabla has two parts dayan and bayan.

(a) True

(b) False

(xii) ___________ instrument is used for providing rhythmic accompaniment to
khayal.

(a) Tabla

(b) Pakhawaj

(c) Dholak

(d) Manjeera

(xiii) Identify the pair of taals having twelve beat time cycle and six vibhaghs:

(a) Chartaal, Ektaal

(b) Teentaal, Kaherwa

(c) Jhaptaal, Teentaal

(d) Dadra, Roopak

(xiv) A taal having eight matras and two divisions is called:

(a) Ektaal

(b) Kaherwa

(c) Jhoomra

(d) Deepchandi

(xv) Sam is the first beat of each taal.

(a) True

(b) False

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(xvi) The taal having one taali is:

(a) Chartaal

(b) Teentaal

(c) Jhaptaal

(d) Dadra

(xvii) Mohan is a Dhrupad singer. He is performing a Dhrupad in Raag Malkauns.
The Dhrupad bol has four swars in one beat. In which laya is Mohan singing?

(a) Ekgun

(b) Tigun

(c) Chaugun

(d) Dugun

(xviii) Assertion(A): Taal Dadra and Kaherwa are used in light music.

Reason(R): Tilwada is played only in Vilambit laya.

(a) (A) and (R) both are correct.

(b) (A) is incorrect and (R) is correct.

(c) (A) and (R) both are incorrect.

(d) (A) is correct and (R) is incorrect.

(xix) Dadra has seven matras.

(a) True

(b) False

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(xx) Identify the following instruments:

(a) Violin and Tabla

(b) Sitar and Pakhawaj

(c) Mandolin and Mridang

(d) Sarangi and Dholak

SECTION B (80 Marks)

(For candidates offering Vocal / Instrumental Music excluding Tabla)

(Attempt any four questions from this Section.)

Question 2

In Hindustani Music we follow Raag Jati system. Many Raags belongs to Audav-Audav [20]
Jati. Answer the following in reference to Audav-Audav Jati Raag:

(i) Name the Raag and its main notes.

(ii) Write a Khayal / Gat in a Raag of Audav Jati. (Only Sthai)

(iii) Write a short description of the Raag.

(iv) Write two Taans.

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Question 3
Write short notes on any four of the following terms: [20]

(i) Soot

(ii) Chaugun

(iii) Meend

(iv) Khatka

(v) Tappa

(vi) Thumri

(vii) Sound

(viii) Poorvang

Question 4
Give a brief account of the life and contribution of Amir Khusro. [20]

Question 5
Draw a well-labelled diagram of your musical instrument and describe the utility of each [20]
part.

Question 6
Identify the note combination and name each raga. [20]
(i) Re Pa Ma Pa Ga Re, Ma Ma Pa

(ii) Ga Pa Dha Pa Ga Re Sa

(iii) Dha Ni Dha Ma Ga Sa
|
(iv) Pa-Ma-Ga-Re, Ṇi-Re-Sa

(v) Re Ma Pa, Ni Dha Pa, Dha Ma Ga Re, GaṆi Sa

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Question 7
Compare and contrast between any one of the following pairs. [20]

(i) Khayal – Dhrupad

(ii) Bageshwari – Malkauns

Question 8
Explain the following terms: [20]

(i) Naad and its kinds (volume, pitch, timbre).

(ii) Shruti and placement of 7 swars.

SECTION C (80 Marks)

(For candidates offering Tabla)

(Attempt any four questions from this Section.)

Question 9

Explain Taal Jaati System. [20]

Question 10

Explain any two of the following terms giving example. [20]

(i) Kayada

(ii) Uthan

(iii) Rela

(iv) Palta

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Question 11 [20]

(i) Write ten Pranas of Tabla.

(ii) Explain why Lehra (Nagma) is important for a Tabla player.

Question 12

Give a brief introduction of famous Tabla player and his contribution in the field of [20]
Tabla.

Question 13

Identify the following taals and write their Theka: [20]

(i) Ta Tirkit Dhin Dhin
3

(ii) Ti Na |
0

(iii) Dhage Tirkit | Dhi Na
3 4

(iv) Dha Dha | Din Ta
X 0

(v) Dha Tin Tin Ta
0

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Question 14

Compare and contrast any two of the following pairs: [20]

(i) Dumdar – Bedum

(ii) Roopak – Teevra

(iii) Solo – Sangat

(iv) Tukra – Tihai

Question 15

Draw a well-labelled diagram of Tabla and describe the utility of each part. [20]

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