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Subject- HINDUSTANI MUSIC
Melodic Instrument- CODE-035
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
CLASS XII (2022-23)
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 any two Questions (Each Question will carry 6 Marks)
S.No. SECTION-A Marks
1. Slight touch of corresponding note on the main note is known as: 1
1. Meend
2. Krintan
3. Kan
4. Ghasat
2. Choose the Shadaj Gram in Shruti order:- 1
1. 3-4-2-4-4-3-2
2. 4-3-2-4-4-2-3
3. 4-3-3-2-4-2-3
4. 4-3-2-4-4-3-2
3. Choose the next correct Alankar of the following: 1
S G R M G R S, R M G P M G R
1. G P M D P M G
2. G M P D P M G
3. G P D P M M G
4. G M G P D G M
4. Choose the correct statements: 1
A. Murchhana arise from Gram
B. Sangeet Ratnakar is also known as saptadhyaji.
C. Alankars are based upon Varna
D. Ghaseet is the technique meant for vocal music only.
1. A, C & D
2. A, B & D
3. A, B & C
4. B, C & D
5. Choose the correct statement: 1
A. Term Komal for swaras is given in sangeet Parijat.
B. Jhaptala has 10 beats and 5 vibhag
C. Bhairav has andolan on komal Rishabh & Dhaiwat.
D. Mushtaq Ali Khan played on 17 Fretted Sitar.
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1. A, B & C
2. A & C
3. A, B & D
4. A, C & D
6. Match List I with List II 1
List I List II
I.123|45| 6 7 |
A. Prabandhadyaya
| | Dhi Na |
B. Meend II.
C. Rupak III.
D. Tana IV. Sangeet Ratnakar
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I
2. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
3. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-II
4. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
7. Statement I- Madhyaan Gram is in practice at present. 1
Statement II- Difference of Vadi-Samvadi is of 9 or 12 shruties.
1. Statement I & II are true
2. Statement I & II are false
3. Statement I is true but II is false
4. Statement I is false but II is true
8. Statement I- Maseet Khani Gat is played in Jhaptal. 1
Statement II- Razakhani Gat is played before Maseet Khani Gat.
1. Statement I & II are true
2. Statement I & II are false
3. Statement I is true but II is false
4. Statement I is false but II is true
SECTION-B
9. Write short notes on any two of the following 2
Gram, Murchhana, Kan
Discuss the time theory of Ragas in brief.
10. Give a brief description of any two of the following: 2
Zamzama, Gamak, Ghaseet
Give brief account of sangeet Ratnakar.
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11. Describe life sketch and contribution of Allaudin Khan. 2
Write shastrya viveran of raga Bhairav.
12. How will you tune your instrument that you have opted for. 2
Give brief account of Sangeet Parijat.
13. Recognize the following Raga and elaborate upto 50 swaras 2
M D N D, M P D, M G R S
Describe life sketch and contribution of Mushtaq Ali Khan.
SECTION-C
14. Write in notation a Razakhani Gat with two Todas in Raga Malkauns. 6
15. Write in Notation of a Maseet Khani Gat of any one Raga of your syllabus with two 6
Todas.
16. Write in Tala Notation Thah and Chaugun of Jhaptala and Thah and Tigun of Rupak Tal. 6