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

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SAMPLE PAPER
CLASS 10
2025

HINDUSTANI MUSIC
Melodic Instrument Code-035
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. Recognise the Tala from the Bol : 1

Dha Tirkit Dhi Dhin
1. Rupak
2. Teentala
3. Tilwada
4. Ektala
2. Author of Pranav Bharti is : 1

1. Tansen
2. Onkar Nath Thakur
3. Inayat Khan
4. Allaudin Khan
3. Masitkhani Gat starts from which beat? 1

1. 12th beat of Teentala
2. 10th beat of Ektala
3. 09th beat of Tilwada
4. 4th beat of Rupak
4. Choose the correct statement : 1

A.Sanchari and Abhog are the parts of Dhrupad composition.

B.Tana is not used in a raga.
C. Tilwada tala’s Dugun is of 8 beats
D. Both Shuddha and Teevra madhyam are used in Brindavani Sarang.

Choose the correct option -
1. A & B
2. C & D
3. B & D
4. A & C
5. Choose the correct statements: 1

A. Rupak has 9 beats 3 vibhag
B. ‘Miyan’ Title was given to Tansen
C. Tana has many varieties.
D. Razakhani Gat is played in fast Tempo.

Choose the correct option :
1. A, B, C
2. B, C, D
3. A, C, D
4. A, B, D
6. Match List I with List II 1

List I List II
A. Kan I. RP
B. Meend II. X
C. Khali III. RG

D. Sam IV. O

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A - I, B - IV, C - II, D - III
2. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
3. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
4. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

7. Statement I: Chaugun has four notes in one beat 1

Statement II: Aalap is played after Jhala.

Choose the correct option:
1. Statement I is true and II is false
2. Statement I is false and II is true
3. Statement I and II are true
4. Statement I and II are false

8. Statement I: Jati of Raga Khamaj is Shadav-Audav. 1

Statement II: Inayat Khan belonged to Maihar Gharana.

Choose the correct option:

1. Statement I is true and II is false.
2. Statement I is false and II is true.
3. Statement I and II are true.
4. Statement I and II are false.
SECTION-B
9. Define Dhrupad and Meend. 2

(OR)
Discuss the contribution of Tansen to Indian Music.
10. Recognise the raga from the pharase : 2
.
Ga Pa Dha Sa Dha Pa Ga and elaborate its swaroop upto 50 swaras.
(OR)
Describe the basic structure and Tuning of the Instrument opted by you.
11. What are the specialities of Razakhani Gat? Discuss 2

(OR)
Briefly describe the life sketch of Inayat Khan.

12. Define Alap and Kan with illustrations. 2

(OR)
Describe the salient features of Raga Khamaj.

13. What are the contributions done by Allaudin Khan in Indian Music ? Discuss 2

(OR)
Describe the distinct features of Maseet Khani Gat.

SECTION-C
14. Write one MaseetKhani Gat with Two Toda in any one raga of the 6
prescribed syllabus.
(OR)
Describe the characteristics of Brindavani Sarang and also write a
Razakhani Gat with Two tanas in Notation System.

15. Laya is very important in Indian Classical Music. It plays a prominent role 6
in both Musical forms and delineation of Tala. Many simple layas like
Dugun, Tigun, Chaugun are frequently used. Sometimes complex layas
like Aad, Kuad etc. are also used.
After reading the above passage write Dugun and Chaugun in any one
Tala and Tigun and Chaugun in any other Tala in Tala Notation.
(OR)
Describe the style of any one contemporary artist of the Instrument that
you have opted for.

HINDUSTANI MUSIC
Percussion Instruments Code-036
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. How many division are there in Jhaptala & Teentala? 1

1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5
2. Ustad Latif Ahmed Khan belongs to which gharana? 1

1. Punjab
2. Ajrada
3. Lucknow
4. Delhi
3. How many parts were there in Tripuskar Vadya ? 1

1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5

4. Match List I with List II 1

List I List II
Taal Beats
A. Sultala I. 12
B. Ektala II. 10
C. Keharva III. 6
D. Dadra IV. 8

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
2. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
3. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
4. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
5. Recognise the Tala of 10 beats 1

A. Teentala
B. Sultala
C. Jhaptala
D. Chautala

Chose the correct answer from the option given below:
1. A & B
2. B & C
3. C & D
4. D & C
6. Choose the chronological order of Tabla artist 1

A. Ustad Inam Ali
B. Ustad Sabir Khan
C. Ustad Karamatullah Khan
D. Ustad Faiyaz Khan

Chose the correct sequence answer from the options given below :
1. A, B, C, D
2. A, C, D, B
3. B, C, A, D
4. C, A, B, D

7. Statement I: Paran is a famous composition of Pahawaj 1

Statement II: It is also played on Tabla
1. Statement I and II both are true.
2. Statement I and II both are false.
3. Statement I is true but II is false.
4. Statement I is false but II is true.

8. Statement I: Kayada is a famous composition of Pakhawaj 1

Statement II: Tukda is also played on Pakhawaj

Choose the correct option:

1. Statement I and II both are true
2. Statement I and II both are false
3. Statement I is true but II is false
4. Statement I is false but II is true
SECTION-B
9. Write in brief about Tukda with example. 2

(OR)
Write in brief about Paran with example.

10. Discuss the speciality of Delhi Gharana 2

(OR)
Explain about speciality of Nana Panse Gharana.
11. Write the Ektala in Dugun Laya with Tala Notation System. 2

(OR)
Write the Chautala in Dugun Laya with Tala Notation System.

12. Write in brief about Urdhavak Vadya 2

(OR)
Write in brief about Aankik Vadya

13. Recognise the Tala from following beats and Bol and write this Tala in 2
Dugun laya in Tala Notation
- NA I – Dhi - l - - l Dhi – Na l
(OR)
Recognize the Tala from the following beats and write this Tala Dugun Laya
in Tala Notation
- Dha l – Ta l - - l Tete – l Gadi - l
SECTION-C
14. Write one Kayada with two Palta and Tihai in Ektala with Tala Notation 6
system.
(OR)
Write one Rela with two Palta and Tihai in Chautala with Tala Notation
System.

15. Farukhabad Gharana is one of the six prominent Gharana of Tabla. Ustad 6
Haji Vilayat Ali Khan was the founder of this Gharana. Ustad Haji Vilayat
Khan received the title of ‘Haji’ after completing seven Hajs. He gained
fame after his famous battle of Tabla Gats with Ustad Salaali Khan. The
playing style of the Farukhabad Gharana is famous for its strong resonant
sounds of Bols. Similarly, Nana Panse and Kudao Singh Gharana are very
prominent in Pakhawaj Playing.
Explain the specialities of Farukhabad Gharana or Nana Panse Gharana
and write one Traditional compostion of this gharana with Tala Notation
System.
(OR)
Analyze the style of any one contemporary artist who inspires you, of the
instrument that has been opted by you.

HINDUSTANI MUSIC
Vocal Code-034
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. Guru of Tansen - 1

1. Bharat
2. Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
3. Haridas
4. V.N. Bhatkhande
2. Tala Rupak starts with which Bol - 1

1. Dhi
2. Ti
3. Dha
4. Dhin
3. Identify the Kan from the following - 1

1. ReGa
2. (Pa)
3. Ma Pa

4. Ma Re
4. Choose the correct statement - 1

A. The author of book Sangeetanjali is Omkar Nath Thakur.
B. Bhairav is an Audav Jati Raga.
C. Sapat is a type of Tana.
D. Tala Rupak has 3 Talis and 1 Khali.

Choose the correct option
1. A & B
2. A & C
3. B & C
4. C & D
5. Choose the correct statements: 1

A. Thaat of Bhupali is Bilawal.
B. Number of swaras/bols in one beat of Dugun is 4.
C. Tansen was the court musician of Akbar.
D. A smooth glide from one note to another is called meend.

Choose the correct option :
1. A & B
2. B & C
3. A & D
4. C & D
6. Match List I with List II 1

List I List II
A. Niyamat Khan I. Chautal
B. Faiyaz Khan II. Aftab-e-mausiki
C. Dha Dha Din Ta III. Sadarang
D. Nom – Tom IV. Dhrupad

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
2. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
3. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
4. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

7. Statement I: In music presentation of Raga starts with Aalap. 1

Statement II: Tilwada is played with Dhrupad.

Choose the correct option :
1. Statement I and II both are true.
2. Statement I and II both are false.
3. Statement I is true but II is false.
4. Statement I is false but II is true.

8. Statement I: Jodi strings of Tanpura are tuned in Madhyam Swar. 1

Statement II: Dhrupad has 4 Banis.

Choose the correct option:

1. Statement I and II both are true
2. Statement I and II both are false
3. Statement I is true but II is false
4. Statement I is false but II is true
SECTION-B
9. Define any two of the following with example - 2

Meend, Aalap, Tarana
(OR)
Discuss the contribution of Sadarang in the field of Indian Music.
10. Describe the salient features of Raga Khamaj. 2

(OR)
Recognise the Raga from the following phrases of Swaras and elaborate it
upto 50 swaras.
.
Ni Pa Ma Re Ni Sa

11. Discuss the contribution of Faiyaz Khan to Indian Music. 2

(OR)
Give a brief description of Dhrupad and write its Banis.

12. Describe Tana and discuss its varieties. 2

(OR)
Give a brief description of Raga Brindavani Sarang.

13. Describe Chautala and write its Tigun and Chaugun in Tala Notation. 2

(OR)
Describe the contribution of Omkar Nath Thakur to Indian Music.

SECTION-C
14. Give the salient features of Raga Bhupali and write the notation of a Drut 6
Khayal of Bhupali with two Tanas.
(OR)
Write the notation of a Vilambit Khayal in any one prescribed raga with two
Tanas.

15. Tanpura is a fretless stringed instrument. It is an essential part of Indian 6
Music. Tanpura is used to accompany vocal and instrumental
performances. Tanpura helps the singer to achieve absolute control over
his/her pitch. It is a drone instrument and also helps the singer to achieve
the scale through multiple vibrations from the notes tuned in Tanpura,
hence, the quality of singing of the artist improves immensely.
Read the above passage and draw a neat and labelled diagram of
Tanpura and write the technique of tuning it.
(OR)
Critically analyze the style of any one musician of present time who
inspires you.

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