ICSE Class 10 Question Paper 2025 Indian Dance

INDIAN DANCE

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 all questions from Section A and any four questions from Section B.

6. 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 and 1 blank page.
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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) ‘Natya Sastra’ was compiled by ___________.

(a) Bhavabhuti

(b) Bhasa

(c) Sage Bharata

(d) Sage Narada

(ii) The ‘108 Karanas’ of Tandava were described in the text __________.

(a) Natya Sastra

(b) Abhinaya Darpana

(c) Sangeeta Ratnakara

(d) Bhagavata

(iii) ‘Satvika Bhavas’ are related to ___________.

(a) Expressions

(b) Experiments

(c) Temple rituals

(d) Emotions

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(iv) ‘Nayika’ of the presentation means ___________.

(a) Hero

(b) Heroine

(c) Clown

(d) Villain

(v) Identify the dance-form in this picture:

(a) Kathakali

(b) Odissi

(c) Kathak

(d) Chhau

(vi) ‘Sushira Vadyas’ are instruments in which the sound is produced by __________.

(a) Metal

(b) Air

(c) Strings

(d) Leather

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(vii) In Indian classical dance, Vachika Abhinaya can be interpreted through
___________.

(a) Vocal music

(b) Actions

(c) Acrobatics

(d) Gestures

(viii) ‘Kinkini’ means __________.

(a) Make-up

(b) Ornaments

(c) Anklets

(d) Costumes

(ix) ‘Yato drushti tato manah’ means __________.

(a) Mind should follow the eyes

(b) Eyes should follow the mind

(c) Eyes and mind should not move

(d) Eyes and mind should be closed

(x) ‘Heavy colorful crown’ is commonly used in the ___________ style.

(a) Mohiniyattam

(b) Odissi

(c) Kathakali

(d) Manipuri

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(xi) ‘Kelika & Kalapams’ are compositions which are mostly performed in
__________.

(a) Kuchipudi

(b) Kathakali

(c) Mohiniattam

(d) Bharatanatyam

(xii) Goddess Lakshmi is the embodiment of ____________.

(a) Wealth

(b) Wisdom

(c) Power

(d) None

(xiii) ‘Partha Sarathi’ was the name given to ___________ being charioteer of Arjuna.

(a) Indra

(b) Balarama

(c) Krishna

(d) Shiva

(xiv) Arjuna used ___________ as his weapon.

(a) Axe

(b) Spear

(c) Mace

(d) Bow & Arrow

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(xv) Shiva held the ‘Poison’ in his neck therefore, he is called __________.

(a) Manikantha

(b) Neelakantha

(c) Trinethra

(d) Trishuladhari

(xvi) Krishna rescued __________ in the royal court with clothes.

(a) Arjuna

(b) Sudama

(c) Sandeepana

(d) Draupadi

(xvii) Prahallada’s prayers were answered by Vishnu, in the __________ avataar.

(a) Narasimha

(b) Vamana

(c) Matsya

(d) Buddha

(xviii) During ‘Samudramanthan’ Lord Vishnu appeared in __________ form.

(a) Matsya

(b) Varaha

(c) Kurma

(d) Vamana

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(xix) Identify the ‘Hastamudra’ from the picture:

(a) Brhmara

(b) Alapadma

(c) Kangoola

(d) Ardhachdra

(xx) ‘Yaduvanshi’ is another name associated with ___________.

(a) Rama

(b) Krishna

(c) Vamana

(d) Buddha

SECTION B (80 Marks)
(Answer any four questions from this Section.)

Question 2

(i) Explain the word ‘Dance’. What are the classical forms being practiced in different [10]
regions of India? Explain each briefly.

(ii) Write any five differences between classical dance and folk dance forms in India. [10]

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Question 3

(i) Explain the classification of musical instruments in Indian music. Write two [10]
examples of each.

(ii) Describe any one of the following: [10]

(a) Dashaavatara Hastas.

(b) Navagraha Hastas.

Question 4

(i) Explain any two of the following: [10]

(a) Single Hand gestures

(b) Shiro Bhedas

(c) Double Hand gestures

(d) Drishti Bhedas

(ii) Write the mythological story of evolution of dance. What is the contribution of [10]
Devadasis to the Indian dance?

Question 5

(i) Write short notes on any two of the following with examples, if any: [10]

(a) Lasya & Tandava

(b) Natya & Loka Dharmi

(c) Anga & Pratyanga

(d) Sthanaka & Utplavanas

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(ii) Describe briefy any two of the following: [10]

(a) Rasas

(b) Vachika Abhinaya

(c) Hasya Rasa

(d) Sringara Rasa

Question 6

Write short notes on any two of the following from your chosen dance style: [20]

(i) Repertoire of the style in brief

(ii) Music & Instruments used

(iii) Aahryam / costumes used

(iv) One Eminent Guru’s life-story

Question 7

(i) Match the following: [5]

A. The movement of neck is called 1. Shiro Bheda

B. The aim of Natya is to create 2. Chari

C. The position of head is called 3. Sthanka

D. The position of the feet is called 4. Rasanubhuti

E. The movement of a single foot is called 5. Greeva Bheda

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(ii) Match the following Hastamudra with their Gods: [5]

A. Two Tripataka Hastas 1. Krishna

B. Two Kapitha Hastas 2. Manmatha

C. Two Mrugasheersha Hastas 3. Ganesha

D. Hamsasya & Chatura 4. Brahma

E. Shikhara & Katakmukha Hastas 5. Vishnu

(iii) Match the following: [5]

A. Sadir 1. Odissi

B. Gotipua 2. Bharatanatyam

C. Kathakaar 3. Kuchipudi

D. Kalaapam 4. Mohiniattam

E. Sollukattu 5. Kathak

(iv) Choose the appropriate word from the brackets to complete the sentence: [5]

(a) Lord ‘Jagannatha’ is associated with __________ dance form.
[Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Odissi]

(b) ‘Kailasa’ is the abode / home of Lord __________.
[Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma]

(c) The word ‘Lasya’ is attributed to ___________.
[Parvati, Shiva, Karthikeya]

(d) ‘Tabla’ is very closely associated with ___________ dance form.
[Kathakali, Kathak, Bharatanatyam]

(e) ‘Dasi Attam’ is an old name of __________ dance form.
[Kathakali, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi]

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Question 8

Describe in detail the repertoire of the dance style chosen for your practical work. [20]

Question 9

(i) Write a short note on any one of the following deities: [10]

(a) Saraswati

(b) Lakshmi

(c) Durga

(d) Ganapati

(ii) Choose the odd one from the groups given below: [10]

(a) Pataka, Tripataka, Ardhapataka, Utsanga

(b) Lambodara, Gananayaka, Gajavadana, Gajasura

(c) Rig, Yajur, Sama, Vaidya

(d) Hamsapaksha, Hamsadhwani, Hamsasya, Samdamsha

(e) Krishna, Raama, Balarama, Brahma

(f) Sushira, Tantri/Tata, Ghana, Manthara

(g) Odissi, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Bhangra

(h) Sundari, Khatwa, Bherunda, Avahitta

(i) Veena, Violin, Tamboora, Tabla

(j) Sringara, Haasya, Karuna, Karkata

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