CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2026 for Hindustani Music Instrumental, Percussion, Vocal

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HINDUSTANI MUSIC – MELODIC INSTRUMENTS – Code No. 035
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER*
CLASS-X- (2025-26)

Time allowed: 2 hrs. Maximum Marks: 30

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)

S.No. SECTION-A Marks
1. The first section of the recital in Instrumental music is called: 1

A. Maseetkhani Gat
B. Alap
C. Taans
D Razakhani Gat
2. Maseetkhani Gat starts from the matra: 1

A. 10th matra of Teentala
B. 9th matra of Tilwada
C. 1st matra of Jhaptala
D. 12th matra of teentala
3. In Tigun the swaras are indicated as: 1

A. G R
B. R M P D
C. G R P
D. D- M -
4. Choose the correct statement: 1

I. Razakhani Gat is played in slow tempo.
II. Raga Brindavani Sarang has both Madhyam.
III. Maseetkhani Gat has identical bols of 8 matras each.
IV. Inayat khan played Sitar.

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Choose the correct option:
A. I, III
B. II, IV
C. I, II
D. III, IV
5. Choose the correct statements: 1

I. Tilwada has 14 beats and 4 Vibhag
II. Dugun of Rupak has 14 bols.
III. Sitar and Violin are pluck instruments.
IV. Raga Bhupali has same notes as Raga Deshkar.
Choose the correct option:
A. II , IV
B. III , IV
C. I , III
D. II , III
6. Match List I with List II 1

List I List II
I. Rupak a. X
II. Dhrupad b. O
III. Khali c. 3 Vibhag
IV. Sam d. Chautala

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. I- c, II- d, III- b, IV-a
B. I- c, II- d, III- a, IV-b
C. I- b, II- a, III- d, IV-c
D. I- a, II- b, III- d, IV-c
7. Statement I: Dhrupad is sung in teentaal. 1
.
Statement II: N S N D P is raga khamaj.
Choose the correct option:
A. Statement I is true but II is false.
B. Statement I is false but II is true.
C. Statement I and II both are true.
D. Statement I and II both are false.

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8. Statement I: Allauddin Khan played sarod. 1

Statement II: Khayal gayaki was developed before Dhrupad gayaki.

Choose the correct option:

A. Statement I is true but II is false
B. Statement I is false but II is true
C. Statement I and II both are true
D. Statement I and II both are false
SECTION-B
9. A. Define the following with example - 2

Meend, Kan
(OR)
B. Describe the salient features of the Raga Bridavani Sarang.

10. A. Discuss the contribution of Allaudin Khan to Indian Music. 2

(OR)
B. Describe Rupak Tala and write its Tigun in Tala Notation

11. A. Describe the following: 2

Maseetkhani Gat, Dhrupad
(OR)
B. Describe the various parts of the instrument that you have opted for.

12. A. Discuss the contribution of Omkarnath Thakur to Indian Music. 2

(OR)
B. Describe the following:
Alap, Razakhani Gat

13. A. Discuss the specialties of Tilwada Tala and write its Dugun in Tala 2
Notation.
(OR)
B. Discuss the Tuning process of the instrument opted for study.

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SECTION-C
14. A. Identify the raga from the following phrase: 6
Ni Pa Ma Re Ni Sa
Write the notation of Razakhani Gat with two tanas in the identified
raga.
(OR)

B. Write the notation of a Maseetkhani Gat with two todas and one toda
with tihai in any one raga prescribed in your syllabus.

15. A. “Ragas can be understood very well through Aalap or swar vistar. 6
Swar vistar deals with the movements of swaras in a raga in all three
octaves according to the rules of the raga. It also helps in
understanding the picture of the raga through the swara combinations
that are permitted in elaborations in a particular raga.”
After reading the above passage create a swar vistar upto 60-60
swaras in Raga Khamaj and Bhupali after describing these two ragas.

(OR)
B. Analyse the style of any contemporary artiste of the instrument that
you have opted for.

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HINDUSTANI MUSIC - PERCUSSION - Code No. 036
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER*
CLASS -X- (2025-26)

Time allowed: 2 hrs. Maximum Marks: 30

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)

S.No. SECTION-A Marks
1. How many division are there in Ektala or Sultala? 1
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6

2. How many parts are there in Tripuskar Vadya? 1
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

3. Who was the founder of Delhi Gharana? 1
A. Ustad Siddhar Khan
B. Ustad Kallu Khan
C. Ustad Modu Khan
D. Ustad Miru Khan

4. Match List I with List II 1

List I List II
a. Jhaptala i. X
b. Sum ii. 10
c. Khali iii. I
d. Vibhag iv. 0

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. a-i b-ii c-iii d-iv
B. a-iv b-iii c- ii d-i
C. a-ii b-i c-iv d-iii
D. a-iii b-ii c-i d-iv

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5. Recognise the Tala accompaniment with Bhajan. 1
i. Dhamar
ii. Keharva
iii. Adachartala
iv. Dadra

Chose the correct answer from the option given below:
A. i & ii
B. ii & iv
C. iii & iv
D. iv & iii

6. Choose the correct bols of Chartala- 1
i. Gadi
ii. Tete
iii. Kata
iv. Gana

Chose the correct sequence answer from the options given below :
A. i, ii, iii, iv
B. iv, i, ii, iii
C. ii, iii, i, iv
D. iii, i, ii, iv

7. Statement I: Rela is a famous composition of Pakhawaj. 1

Statement II: It is also played on Tabla.

Choose the correct option:
A. Statement I and II both are true.
B. Statement I and II both are false.
C. Statement I is true but II is false.
D. Statement I is false but II is true.

8. Statement I: Peshkar is a famous composition of Tabla. 1

Statement II: Peshkar is also played on Pakhawaj

Choose the correct option:

A. Statement I and II both are true
B. Statement I and II both are false
C. Statement I is true but II is false
D. Statement I is false but II is true

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SECTION-B
9. A. Recognise the Tala from following beats and Bol and write this Tala 2
in Thah laya in Tala Notation System.
Dhin – I Dhage – I Na I Ka – I – Tirkit I Dhi – I
(OR)
B. Recognige the Tala from the following beats and write this Tala Thah
Laya in Tala Notation
– Dha l Din – l Kita – l – Ta I Tete – l – – I

10. A. Write the Jhaptala in Dugun Laya with Tala Notation System. 2

(OR)
B. Write the Sultala in Dugun Laya with Tala Notation System.
11. A. Discuss the specialty of Farukhabad Gharana. 2

(OR)
B. Explain the specialty of Nathdwara Gharana.

12. A. Write in brief about Farmaishi Chakradar. 2

(OR)
B. Briefly describe ‘Tukda’ with example.

13. 2
A. Make the diagram of Tabla & explain its parts.
(OR)
B. Write in brief about Aankik Vadya.

SECTION-C
14. A. Write one Rela with Three Palta and Tihai in Sultala with Tala 6
Notation system.
(OR)
B. Write on Kayada with three Palta and Tihai in Jhaptala with Tala
Notation System.

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15. A. “The word Gharana comes from the hindi word ‘Ghar’ which means 6
home or house. So the literal meaning of Gharana might be
household, family of lineage. Delhi Gharana was established by
ustad Siddhar Khan & Nathdwara Parampara Pakhawaj started in
Amer City of Rajasthan by Pt. Tulsidas Ji.”

Explain in detail of Delhi Gharana or Nathdwara Parmpara and
write one Traditional composition of this Gharana with Tala
Notation System.
(OR)
B. Analyse the style of anyone contemporary artist of percussion music
of the Instrument Tabla / Pakhawaj.

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HINDUSTANI MUSIC - VOCAL - Code No. 034
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER*
Class-X- (2025-26)

Time allowed: 2 hrs. Maximum Marks: 30

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)

S. No. SECTION-A Marks

1. Avaroha of Raga Bhupali is: 1
.
A. Sa Dha Pa Ma Re Sa
B. Sa Dha Pa Ga Re Sa
C. Sa Dha Pa Ga Re Sa
D. Sa Dha Pa Ga Re Sa
2. The second and third strings of Tanpura are called: 1

A. Tarab Strings
B. Kharaj Strings
C. Chikari Strings
D. Jodi Strings
3. The combination of swaras rendered in slow tempo: 1

A. Alap
B. Taan
C. Swaramalika
D. Alankar
4. Choose the correct statements: 1

I. Tanas are sung in fast tempo.
II. Vadi swar of Raga Bhupali is Ni.
III. Sadarang was the court musician of Akbar.
IV. Dhrupad has 4 Banis.

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Choose the correct option:
A.I & II
B.I & IV
C. II & IV
D. III & IV
5. Choose the correct statements: 1

I. Tanpura has 19 frets.
II. Rupak Tala has Khali on its first beat/Matra.
III. Alap is sung after Tana.
IV. Sapaat is a type of Tana.
Choose the correct option:

A. I & II
B. I & IV
C. II & IV
D. II & III
6. Match List I with List II 1

List I List II
a. Chautala i. Ni Pa
b. Kan ii. 7 beats
c. Rupak iii. 2 Khali
d. Meend iv. R
G

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d–iv
B. a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i
C. a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
D. a-iv, b-ii, c-iii, d-i
7. Statement I: The original name of Sadarang was Niyamat Khan. 1

Statement II: Tansen was the recipient of the title Aftabe Mausiqui.

Choose the correct option:
A. Statement I and II both are true.
B. Statement I and II both are false.
C. Statement I is true but II is false.
D. Statement I is false but II is true.

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8. Statement I: Chautala has 16 Beats. 1
Statement II: Chautala is played with Dhamar.

Choose the correct option:

A.Statement I and II both are true
B.Statement I and II both are false
C. Statement I is true but II is false
D. Statement I is false but II is true

SECTION-B
9. A. Describe any two of the following with example: 2

Kan, Meend, Tarana
(OR)
B. Discuss the contribution of Omkar Nath Thakur in the field of Music.
10. A. Briefly describe the structure and method of tuning of Tanpura. 2

(OR)
B. Give a detailed description of Dhamar.
11. A. Describe the salient features of Raga Brindavani Sarang. 2

(OR)
B. Identify the Raga from the given phrase of swaras and elaborate it
upto 50 swaras.
‘Ga Pa Dha Pa Ga Re Sa’

12. A. Describe the contribution of Faiyaz Khan to Indian Music. 2

(OR)
B. Define Tana and write its any 4 varieties with examples.

13. A. Describe Tilwada Tala and write its Dugun and Tigun. Also compare it 2
with any same Matra Tala.
(OR)
B. Describe briefly the life sketch and contribution of Tansen to music.

SECTION-C
14. A. Describe the salient features of Raga Khamaj and write its Drut 6
Khayal in notation with 2 Tanas.
(OR)
B. Write the Notation of a Vilambit Khayal in any one of the prescribed
ragas.

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15. A. “Alap is the opening section or part of Indian Classical music 6
performance. It is a form of musical improvisation that introduces
and develops a raga and also defines its mood. Alap is sung in slow
tempo. It provides the performer, the opportunity for his/her creativity
and emotional expression.”
Read the above passage and describe the different varieties of Alap
and also create 2 Alaps in each prescribed Raga.
(OR)
B. Analyse the style of any contemporary artist of Vocal music
( Khayal/Dhrupad artist).

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