CBSE Class 10 Question Paper 2025 Carnatic Music

Series : GEF1H SET ~ 4

Q.P. Code 50
Roll No.
 -   - 
-    
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.

CARNATIC MUSIC (Melodic Instruments) (Theory)
  : 2    : 30
Time allowed : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 30

NOTE ~
(I)       -    7  
Please check that this question paper contains 7 printed pages.
(II)       -  15   
Please check that this question paper contains 15 questions.
(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)
Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book
at the given place before attempting it.
(V)  -     15        -     10.15 
   10.15   10.30     -        
-      
15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question
paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 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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:      (  1    )
:      (  2    )
:      (  6    )

1.     : 1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

2.       ,    1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

3.       1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

4.          ? 1
(A)   (B)  
(C)   (D)  

5.        1
(A)  –  (B)  – 
(C)  –    (D)  –  – 

6.    : 1
(i)       
(ii)           
(iii)       
(iv)         
   :
(A) (i)  (ii) (B) (iii)  (iv)
(C) (iv)  (i) (D) (iii)  (i)

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General Instructions :
Section-A : Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carry 1 Mark.)
Section-B : Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carry 2 Marks.)
Section-C : Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carry 6 Marks.)

Section – A
1. Select Melakarta raga : 1
(A) Kambhoji (B) Nata
(C) Harikambhoji (D) Abhogi

2. Identify the raga which has Suddha Dhaivatam. 1
(A) Hindolam (B) Abhogi
(C) Suddha Saveri (D) Sriranjani

3. Select Gandhara Varjita raga. 1
(A) Sriranjani (B) Suddha Saveri
(C) Hindolam (D) Abhogi

4. Putting a dot on above swara indicates 1
(A) lower note (B) higher note
(C) middle note (D) same note

5. Select the angas of Rupaka Tala. 1
(A) Drutam – Laghu (B) Laghu – Laghu
(C) Laghu – Anudrutam (D) Laghu – Drutam – Drutam

6. Choose the correct statement : 1
(i) Jatiswaram is an Abhyasa Gana musical form.
(ii) Jatiswaram does not have divisions like Pallavi and Anupallavi.
(iii) Tyagaraja has composed Jatiswarams.
(iv) Jatiswarams are not suitable for dance concerts.
Choose the correct option :
(A) (i) & (ii) (B) (iii) & (iv)
(C) (iv) & (i) (D) (iii) & (i)

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7.  – I   – II     : 1
–I – II
a.   i.  
b.   ii. 
c. 8  iii.  
d. 6  iv. 
   :
a b c d
(A) iii i iv ii
(B) iv ii iii i
(C) i iv ii iii
(D) ii iii i iv

8. –I : ..        1
– II : .        
   :
(A)  I  II    
(B)  I  II    
(C)  I  ,  II   
(D)  I  ,  II   

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9. 72            2

 6      

10.          2

      
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7. Match List – I with List – II : 1
List – I List – II
a. Abhyasa gana form i. Rupaka tala
b. Sabhagana form ii. Kriti
c. 8 aksharas iii. Adi tala
d. 6 aksharas iv. Jatiswaram
Choose the correct option :
a b c d
(A) iii i iv ii
(B) iv ii iii i
(C) i iv ii iii
(D) ii iii i iv

8. Statement – I : T.R. Mahalingam is a popular veena player. 1
Statement – II : S. Balachandar is a popular mridangam player.
Choose the correct option :
(A) Statement I and II are both true.
(B) Statement I and II are both false.
(C) Statement I is false, but II is true.
(D) Statement I is true, but II is false.

Section – B
9. Write the chakras names of Utharanga melas of 72 Melakarta scheme. 2
OR
Write the names of any 6 Janaka ragas.

10. Explain Shadava raga along with examples. 2
OR
Write the Swarasthanas of raga Nata.

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11.     ?    2

         

12.         2

     

13.            2

      

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14.       6

   ..          

15.            6

.          
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11. What is Bhashanga raga ? Give examples. 2

OR

Write the another name of Aditala with angas.

12. Write the notations of any Gitam which is set in Rupaka tala. 2

OR

Explain the musical form Jatiswaram.

13. Write any four parts names of opted melodic instrument. 2

OR

Write the swarasthanas of raga Abhogi.

Section – C

14. Describe the musical form Kriti. 6

OR

Give brief life sketch and contribution of M.S. Gopalakrishanan to
Carnatic music field.

15. Write the notation of Purvanga part of any Adi tala varnam. 6

OR

Write brief life sketch and contribution of S. Balachandar.

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Series : GEF1H SET ~ 4

Q.P. Code 51
Roll No.
 -   - 
-    
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.

CARNATIC MUSIC (Percussion Instruments)
{ZYm©[aV g‘¶ : 2 KÊQ>o A{YH$V‘ A§H$ : 30
Time allowed : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 30

NOTE ~
(I)       -    7  
Please check that this question paper contains 7 printed pages.
(II)       -  15   
Please check that this question paper contains 15 questions.
(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)
Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book
at the given place before attempting it.
(V)  -     15        -     10.15 
   10.15   10.30     -        
-      
15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question
paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 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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(i) :      (  1    )
(ii) :      (  2    )
(iii) :      (  6    )

1.           1
(A) 
  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

2.         1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

3.       1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

4.        : 1
(A)     (B)  
(C)   (D) .. 

5.        1
(A) 10 (B) 12
(C) 5 (D) 8

6.    : 1
a. “” 
      
b.         
c.  (Sruti)       “”      
d.    8 ()   
   :
(A) a  b (B) b  c
(C) a  d (D) b  d

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General Instructions :
(i) Section : A Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carry 1 Mark.)
(ii) Section : B Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carry 2 Marks.)
(iii) Section : C Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carry 6 Marks.)

SECTION – A
1. Select the percussion instrument played with one hand. 1
(A) Mridangam (B) Ghatam
(C) Tavil (D) Kanjeera

2. Identify which is not a percussion instrument. 1
(A) Ghatam (B) Kanjeera
(C) Tabla (D) Tambura

3. Choose the first part of the Korvai. 1
(A) Arudi (B) Chappu
(C) Pharan (D) Purvangam

4. Select the Ghatam player from below : 1
(A) Tanjor Vaidyanatha Iyer (B) Vilvadri Iyer
(C) Lalgudi Jayaraman (D) B.S. Purushottaman

5. Find out number of Jaatis in a Tala. 1
(A) 10 (B) 12
(C) 5 (D) 8

6. Choose the correct statement : 1
a. Thoppi is a part of Mridangam.
b. Korvai is a rhythmic pattern in Tani Avartanam.
c. “Pullu” is used in kanjeera for adjustment of “Sruthi”.
d. Rupaka tala has 8 Akshara kala.
Select the correct option :
(A) a & b (B) b & c
(C) a & d (D) b & d
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7.  – I   – II    : 1
–I – II
a.   i.    (eduppu)
b.  ii.        
c.  iii. 8 () 
d.   iv.    
   :
a b c d
(A) iii i iv ii
(B) iv ii i iii
(C) ii iv iii i
(D) iv iii i ii

8. –I :        1
– II :        
   :
(A)  I  II    
(B)  I   II   
(C)  I    II   
(D)  I  II    

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9. “”        2

   8   “”  

10.    “”   ?    2

‘’   ‘’     

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7. Match List – I with List – II : 1
List – I List – II
a. Adi Talam i. Eduppu in Tala
b. Atitam ii. Used in Mridangam
c. Mohra iii. 8 Akshara Kalas
d. Soru iv. Related to Mridangam
Choose the correct option :
a b c d
(A) iii i iv ii
(B) iv ii i iii
(C) ii iv iii i
(D) iv iii i ii

8. Statement – I : Kanjeera is one of the upa pakka vadyam. 1
Statement – II : Ghatam is also one of the upa pakka vadyam.
Choose the correct option :
(A) Statement I and II both are true.
(B) Statement I is false and II is true.
(C) Statement I is true and II is false.
(D) Statement I and II both are false.

SECTION – B
9. Briefly define the term “Pharan”. 2
OR
Write notation of 8 Matras of a Korvai for Adi Talam.

10. What is “Jaati” in Carnatic music ? Give examples. 2
OR
Write short notes on ‘Korvai’ and ‘Nadai’.

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11.         (  ()  () ) 2

          

12. “”   “”     2

      

13.  “ ”     2

   “”      ?

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14.           6

            

15.                6

“ ”     (Rhythmic Syllables)    

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11. Explain the structure of the percussion instrument opted for (Mridangam
or Ghatam or Kanjeera). 2
OR
Write 3 names of Mridangam players of Yester-years.

12. What is “Meetu” and “Chappu” ? 2
OR
Write the angas of Sapta tala.

13. Explain the term “Sollukattu”. 2
OR
What is Heechu vadyam in Mridangam used for ?

SECTION – C
14. Explain the life history and contributions of Palghat Mani Iyer. 6
OR
Explain the principles of Mridangam accompaniment in concerts.

15. Write an essay on different percussion instruments and their importance
in the concert arena. 6
OR
Explain “Tani Avartanam” and its rhythmic syllables.
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Series : GEF1H SET ~ 4

 . - 
Q.P. Code 49
Roll No.
 -   - 
-    
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.

  () ()
CARNATIC MUSIC (Vocal) (Theory)
  : 2    : 30
Time allowed : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 30

 / NOTE ~
(I)       -    7  
Please check that this question paper contains 7 printed pages.
(II)       -  15   
Please check that this question paper contains 15 questions.
(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)         , -          
Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book
at the given place before attempting it.
(V)  -     15        -     10.15 
   10.15   10.30     -        
-      
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question
paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 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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 
(i) - :       (  1    )
(ii) - :       (  2    )
(iii) - :       (  6    )

 – 
1.        1
(A) 8 (B) 6
(C) 4 (D) 7

2. 72            ? 1
(A) 9 (B) 6
(C) 10 (D) 5

3. __________,          1

(A)   (B)  
(C)   (D)  

4.         1

(A)  (B) 
(C)   (D) 

5. ..        1

(A) ..   (B) .. 
(C) ..  (D)  

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General Instructions :
(i) Section – A : Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carry 1 Mark.)
(ii) Section – B : Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carry 2 Marks.)
(iii) Section – C : Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carry 6 Marks.)

Section – A
1. Select the aksharakalas of Adi Tala. 1

(A) 8 (B) 6

(C) 4 (D) 7

2. How many number of chakras are there in Purvanga of 72 Mela scheme ? 1

(A) 9 (B) 6

(C) 10 (D) 5

3. Mela raga is known as __________. 1

(A) Vakra raga (B) Shadava raga

(C) Janaka raga (D) Bhashanga raga

4. Select which is not a Janya raga. 1

(A) Kambhoji (B) Bhairavi

(C) Ananda Bhairavi (D) Kharaharapriya

5. Identify the popular disciple of G.N. Balasubramanyam. 1

(A) M.S. Subbulakshmi (B) M.L. Vansanthakumari

(C) D.K. Pattammal (D) Balamurali krishna

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6.    : 1
i.        
ii.     
iii.     
iv.       
   :
(A) i  iii (B) ii  iv
(C) iv  i (D) iii  ii

7.  – I   – II     : 1
 – I  – II
a.  i. 28 
b.  ii. 15 
c.  iii. 65 
d.   iv. 22 
   :
a b c d
(A) iii ii iv i
(B) i iv ii iii
(C) iv iii 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. Bhairavi is Eka Anyaswara Bhashanga raga.
ii. Kambhoji is Melakarta raga.
iii. Bhairavi is Janya raga.
iv. Sriranjani is derived from Sankarabharanam.
Choose the correct answer :
(A) i and iii (B) ii and iv
(C) iv and i (D) iii and ii

7. Match List – I with List – II : 1
List – I List – II
a. Kalyani i. 28 th Mela
b. Mayamalavagoula ii. 15 th Mela
c. Kharaharapriya iii. 65th Mela
d. Harikambhoji iv. 22nd Mela
Choose the correct answer :
a b c d
(A) iii ii iv i
(B) i iv ii iii
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) ii i iv iii

8. Statement – I : Muthuswamy Dikshitar has composed
Panchalingasthala Kritis. 1
Statement – II : Muthuswamy Dikshitar has also composed Navagraha
Kritis.
Choose the correct answer :
(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.            2

72      6     

10.         2

      

11.        2

      

12.     ?     2

    ?    

13.         2

  -     

 – 
14.        6

       

15. 100             6

        ,     
 
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Section – B

9. Explain the terms Audava and Shadava with examples. 2
OR
Name any 6 chakras of 72 Melakarta scheme.

10. Write the swarasthanas of raga Ananda Bhairavi. 2
OR
Write the angas of Tana Varnam.

11. Explain the decorative anga Solkattuswara. 2
OR
Write the swarasthanas of raga Dhanyasi.

12. What is a Vakra raga ? Give two examples. 2
OR
What is Anyaswara ? Give two examples.

13. Write special characteristics of raga Suddha Saveri. 2
OR
Explain the decorative anga Swarasahitya.

Section – C
14. Write the raga Lakshana of Keeravani. 6
OR
Describe the Lakshana of raga Sriranjani.

15. Give brief life sketch and contribution of Papanasame Sivan in 100 words. 6
OR
Write the notation of Pallavi, Anupallavi and Muktayiswaram of any Adi
Tala Varnam of your choice.
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