CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2024 Carnatic Music

CBSE

Set-4
Series &RQPS - 
Q.P. Code
78
 .  -   - 
Roll No. -    
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.

   () ()
CARNATIC MUSIC INSTRUMENTAL PERCUSSION
(MRIDANGAM) (Theory)
{ZYm©[aV g‘¶ : 2 KÊQ>o A{YH$V‘ A§H$ : 30
Time allowed : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 30

 NOTE
(I)       -   (I) Please check that this question
 7   paper contains 7 printed pages.
(II)       -  15  (II) Please check that this question
  paper contains 15 questions.
(III) -        (III) Q.P. Code given on the right hand
-    -  side of the question paper should be
written on the title page of the
-   
answer-book by the candidate.
(IV)         , (IV) Please write down the serial
-      number of the question in the
answer-book before attempting it.
 
(V)  -     15   (V) 15 minute time has been allotted
     -    to read this question paper. The
question paper will be distributed
 10.15     10.15  
at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to
10.30     -  10.30 a.m., the candidates will
        - read the question paper only and
      will not write any answer on the
answer-book during this period.

2178 259 1 P.T.O.

  :
 – 
    (   1   )
 – 
    (   2   )
 – 
    (   6   )

 –  8 1=8
1.       ?
(a)  (b) 
(c)  (d) 

2.        ?
(a)     (b)    
(c)      (d)    

3.       
(a)  (b) 
(c)  (d) 

4.        ?
(a) 3 (b) 9
(c) 5 (d) 4

5.     ?
(a)  (b) 
(c)   (d) 

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General Instructions :

SECTION-A

Attempt all questions. (Each Question carries 1 mark.)

SECTION-B

Attempt all questions. (Each Question carries 2 marks.)

SECTION-C

Attempt all questions. (Each Question carries 6 marks.)

SECTION-A 8 1=8

1. Who is the author of Sangeet Ratnakara ?
(a) Bharata (b) Venkatamakhin
(c) Ramamatya (d) Sharangadeva
2. Vilvadri Iyer was known for his
(a) Edakka playing (b) Morsing playing
(c) Gettu vadhyam playing (d) Ghatam playing
3. Identify the Abhyasa gana musical form.
(a) Varnam (b) Tillana
(c) Padam (d) Javali
4. How many aksharas does Tisra Jati have ?
(a) 3 (b) 9
(c) 5 (d) 4
5. Gumki is related to
(a) Violin (b) Veena
(c) Mridangam (d) Nadaswaram

2178 3 P.T.O.

6.     
i.    8    
ii.      7    
iii.      8    
iv.     9    
         
(a) i  ii (b) i  iii
(c) ii  iii (d) i  iv

7. -I  -II    
-I -II
() ()
A.   i. I0I
B.   ii. I0II
C.   iii. IÈ0
D.  iv. 0I
         
A B C D
(a) ii i iv iii
(b) iv iii i ii
(c) iii iv ii i
(d) i iii ii iv

8. -I :        
-II :      
   
(a)  -I  II     (b)  -I  II    
(c)  -I    II    (d)  -I    II   

2178 4

6. Choose the correct statement :
i. Adi tala has 8 Aksharas kalas.
ii. Khanda Jati Triputa tala has 7 Aksharas kalas.
iii. Chaturashra Jati Triputa tala has 8 Aksharas kalas.
iv. Mishra Jampai tala has 9 Aksharas kalas.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) i & ii (b) i & iii
(c) ii & iii (d) i & iv

7. Match List-I with List-II.
List-I List-II
(Tala) (Angas)
A. Dhruva Tala i. I0I
B. Matya Tala ii. I0II
C. Roopaka Tala iii. IÈ0
D. Jampai Tala iv.
0I
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A B C D
(a) ii i iv iii
(b) iv iii i ii
(c) iii iv ii i
(d) i iii ii iv

8. Statement I : Thanjavur Vaidhyanatha Iyer was a mridangam player.
Statement II : Kodanda Ramaiyer was a violin player.
Choose the correct option :
(a) Statement I & II both are true.
(b) Statement I & II both are false.
(c) Statement I is true but II is false.
(d) Statement I is false but II is true.

2178 5 P.T.O.

 –  5 2 = 10
9. (a)              

(b)       ?     

10. (a)           

(b)     

11. (a)     

(b)     

12. (a)      ?   

(b)       ?   

13. (a)           

(b)     

 –  2 6 = 12
14. (a)          

(b)         

15. (a)                

(b)         (3 )      
___________

2178 6

SECTION-B 5 2 = 10
9. (a) Write the 6 matra pharans for Tisra Chapu talam of any 4 varieties.
OR
(b) How many kinds of Eduppus are there ? Explain all.

10. (a) Explain Varu and its usage in mridangam.
OR
(b) Explain Konnakol.

11. (a) Explain Gatibheda.
OR
(b) Explain Anuloma.

12. (a) What is Gumki in mridangam ? Explain.
OR
(b) How many Jatis are there ? Explain.

13. (a) Define Poorvangam and Uttarangam in the context of Korvai.
OR
(b) Describe the shadangas.

SECTION-C 2 6 = 12
14. (a) Write the life and contributon of Palghat Mani Iyer.
OR
(b) Write the life and contribution of Vilvadri Iyer.

15. (a) Illustrate Mridangam construction and playing techniques with the
help of diagram.
OR
(b) Explain Mohra and notate a Mohra in Tisra Chapu talam (3 beats).
___________

2178 7 P.T.O.

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Set-4
Series &RQPS - 
Q.P. Code
76
 .  -   - 
Roll No. -    
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.

  () ()
CARNATIC MUSIC (Vocal) (Theory)
{ZYm©[aV g‘¶ : 2 KÊQ>o A{YH$V‘ A§H$ : 30
Time allowed : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 30

 NOTE
(I)       -   (I) Please check that this question
 7   paper contains 7 printed pages.
(II)       -  15  (II) Please check that this question
  paper contains 15 questions.
(III) -        (III) Q.P. Code given on the right hand
-    -  side of the question paper should be
written on the title page of the
-   
answer-book by the candidate.
(IV)         , (IV) Please write down the serial
-      number of the question in the
answer-book before attempting it.
 
(V)  -     15   (V) 15 minute time has been allotted
     -    to read this question paper. The
question paper will be distributed
 10.15     10.15  
at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to
10.30     -  10.30 a.m., the candidates will
        - read the question paper only and
      will not write any answer on the
answer-book during this period.

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257

 
 – 
      (  1    )

 – 
      (  2    )

 – 
      (  6    )

 – 
1.          1
(a)   (b)  
(c)     (d)  

2.        ? 1
(a) 5  (b) 4 
(c) 2  (d) 6 

3.         1
(a)  (b) 
(c)  (d) 

4.      1
(a)  (b) 
(c)  (d) 

5.   “”    1
(a)  (b)  
(c)  (d)  
 
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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.

SECTION – A
1. Identify the lakshana grantha written by Subbarama Dikshitar. 1
(a) Brihaddesi (b) Raga Vibodha
(c) Sangita Sampradaya Pradarshini (d) Svaramelakalanidhi
2. Khanda Jaati has 1
(a) 5 Aksharas (b) 4 Aksharas
(c) 2 Aksharas (d) 6 Aksharas
3. Identify the raga which is derived from Harikambhoji : 1
(a) Ritigoula (b) Goula
(c) Kedaragoula (d) Todi
4. Identify a decorative anga. 1
(a) Anupallavi (b) Swarasahitya
(c) Charanam (d) Pallavi
5. The musical form “Padam” are composed by 1
(a) Annamacharya (b) Gopalakrishna Bharati
(c) Kshetragna (d) Mysore Vasudevachar

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6.     1
i. -         
ii. -        
iii. -   -   
iv. -      
         
(a) i & iii (b) ii & iv
(c) i & ii (d) iii & i

7. -I  -II      1
-I -II
A.  i. 
B.  ii.   
C.  iii.  
D.  iv. 
         
A B C D
(a) iv ii iii i
(b) i iii ii iv
(c) iii iv i ii
(d) ii i iv iii

8. -I :         1

-II :        
   
(a)  -I  II     (b)  -I  II    
(c) -I  ,  II    (d)  -I  ,  II   
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6. Choose the correct statement. 1
i. - Ananda Bhairavi raga has 3 Anyaswaras.
ii. - Raga Goula has 1 Anyaswara.
iii. - Raga Kedaragoula is an Audava-Sampurna raga.
iv. - Raga Saveri is Vakra raga.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) i & iii (b) ii & iv
(c) i & ii (d) iii & i
7. Match List-I with List-II. 1
List-I List-II
A. Sarojanabha i. Kshetragna
B. Venkateswara ii. Mysore Vasudevachar
C. Muvva Gopala iii. Swati Tirunal
D. Vasudeva iv. Annamacharya
Choose the correct option :
A B C D
(a) iv ii iii i
(b) i iii ii iv
(c) iii iv i ii
(d) ii i iv iii
8. Statement I : Samudaya Kritis are composed by Syamasastri. 1
Statement II : Tyagaraja did not compose Samudaya Kritis.
Choose the correct option :
(a) Statement I & II both are true.
(b) Statement I & II both are false.
(c) Statement I is false, but II is true.
(d) Statement I is true, but II is false.

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 – 
9. (a)  -     2

(b)        

10. (a)             2

(b)  
                
 

11. (a)          2

(b)        

12. (a)           2

(b)        

13. (a)                  2

(b)           

 – 
14. (a)       6

(b)      

15. (a)               6

(b)         
______________

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SECTION – B
9. (a) Define the technical term – Arudi. 2
OR
(b) Write the swarasthanas of raga Purvikalyani.

10. (a) Explain the Angas and Aksharakalas of Chaturasra Jati Dhruva
Tala. 2
OR
(b) Write any four popular kriti names and ragas composed by Mysore
Vasudevachar.

11. (a) Classify the musical instruments with suitable examples. 2
OR
(b) Write the Swarasthanas names of raga Ritigoula.

12. (a) Define the term Vakra ragas with suitable examples. 2
OR
(b) Explain Ragamalika with suitable examples.

13. (a) Write any 4 kritis names and ragas composed by Swati Tirunal. 2
OR
(b) Explain the decorative Anga Swara Sahitya with suitable examples.

SECTION – C
14. (a) Write the raga lakshana of Keeravani. 6
OR
(b) Write the raga lakshana of Kedaragoula.

15. (a) Give brief life sketch and contribution of Ramanathapuram
Srinivasa Iyengar to Carnatic Music. 6
OR
(b) Write notation of any kriti of your choice.
______________
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Set-4
Series &RQPS - 
Q.P. Code
77
 .  -   - 
Roll No. -    
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.

  ( ) ()
CARNATIC MUSIC (Melodic Instruments)
(Theory)
{ZYm©[aV g‘¶ : 2 KÊQ>o A{YH$V‘ A§H$ : 30
Time allowed : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 30

 NOTE
(I)       -   (I) Please check that this question
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  paper contains 15 questions.
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-    -  side of the question paper should be
written on the title page of the
-   
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(IV)         , (IV) Please write down the serial
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answer-book before attempting it.
 
(V)  -     15   (V) 15 minute time has been allotted
     -    to read this question paper. The
question paper will be distributed
 10.15     10.15  
at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to
10.30     -  10.30 a.m., the candidates will
        - read the question paper only and
      will not write any answer on the
answer-book during this period.
2177 1 P.T.O.
258

 
 – 
  ()     (  1    )

 – 
      (  2    )

 – 
      (  6    )
 –  8 1=8
1.       ?
(a)  (b)  
(c)   (d) 

2.       ?
(a) 25 (b) 53
(c) 56 (d) 51

3.     
(a)  (b)  
(c)   (d) 

4.      
(a)    (b)   
(c)    (d) .. 

5.      ?
(a)  (b) 
(c)  (d) 
2177 2

General Instructions :

SECTION – A
Attempt all (M.C.Q.) questions. (Each Question carries 1 mark.)

SECTION – B
Attempt all questions. (Each Question carries 2 marks.)

SECTION – C
Attempt all questions. (Each Question carries 6 marks.)

SECTION – A 8 1 =8

1. Author of Raga Vibodha :

(a) Ramamatya (b) Somanatha

(c) Subbarama Dikshitar (d) Matanga

2. Mela number of Shnamukhapriya

(a) 25 (b) 53

(c) 56 (d) 51

3. Identify the Ghana raga.

(a) Keeravani (b) Simhendramadyamam

(c) Saveri (d) Nata

4. Select the popular Violin player.

(a) Doraiswamy Iyengar (b) Dwaram Venkataswamy Naidu

(c) Mysore Vasudevachar (d) T.R. Mahalingam

5. Eduppu is related to

(a) Tala (b) Raga

(c) Mela (d) Jati

2177 3 P.T.O.

6.     
i. -        
ii. -     
iii. -           
iv. -        
   
(a) i  iii (b) ii  iv
(c) iii  ii (d) i  iv

7. -I  -II     
-I -II
A.   i. 
B.   ii. 
C.    iii.  
D.    iv. 
         
A B C D
(a) iii i iv ii
(b) iv ii i iii
(c) i iv iii ii
(d) ii iii i iv

8. -I :          
-II :            
   
(a)  -I  II     (b)  -I  II    
(c)  -I  ,  II    (d)  -I  ,  II   
2177 4

6. Choose the correct statement :
i. - Bhairavi raga is Eka anyaswara Bhashanga raga.
ii. - Bhairavi is a melakarta raga.
iii. - Swarajati is composed by Syamasastri in Bhairavi raga
iv. - Bhairavi raga has Suddha Rishabha
Choose the correct option :
(a) i & iii (b) ii & iv
(c) iii & ii (d) i & iv

7. Match List-I with List-II.
List-I List-II
A. Janaka raga i. Ritigoula
B. Bhashanga raga ii. Bhairavi
C. Ubhaya Vakra raga iii. Saveri
D. Audava Sampurna raga iv. Keeravani
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A B C D
(a) iii i iv ii
(b) iv ii i iii
(c) i iv iii ii
(d) ii iii i iv

8. Statement I : Shatsruti Rishabham is used in raga Nata.
Statement II : Tyagaraja has composed pancharatna kriti in Nata raga.
Choose the correct option :
(a) Statement I & II both are true.
(b) Statement I & II both are false.
(c) Statement I is true but II is false.
(d) Statement I is false but II is true.

2177 5 P.T.O.

 –  5 2 = 10

9. (a)             

(b)        

10. (a)      

(b)         

11. (a)            

(b)        

12. (a)         

(b)           

13. (a)          

(b) 50         

 –  2 6 = 12

14. (a)           

(b)         

15. (a)          

(b) - ,             
______________

2177 6

SECTION – B 5 2 = 10
9. (a) Write the Vaggeyakara mudras used by Swati Tirunal and
Kshetragna.
OR
(b) Write the swarasthanas of raga Simhendramadyamam.

10. (a) Define the term Arudi.
OR
(b) Define Janaka raga with suitable examples.

11. (a) Write any four popular kriti names of Patnam Subramanya Iyer.
OR
(b) Write the swarasthanas of Raga Shanmukhapriya.

12. (a) Define the terms Varja raga and Eduppu.
OR
(b) Explain the varieties of Jati in Carnatic music.

13. (a) Explain the decorative anga Chittaswaram with suitable examples.
OR
(b) Describe the musical form Javali in 50 words.

SECTION – C 2 6 = 12
14. (a) Give brief life sketch and contribution of Patnam Subramanya Iyer.
OR
(b) Write the Lakshana of raga Todi (OR) Purvikalyani.

15. (a) Give notation of any Kriti of your choice.
OR
(b) Describe the construction and playing techniques of any opted
musical instrument with the help of diagram.
______________

2177 7 P.T.O.

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