CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2026 Dance

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CBSE Class 12 2026
Question Paper ·
Bharatanatyam Dance
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CBSE Class 12 2026 Question Paper Bharatanatyam Dance

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Series : @PSQR a SET – 4

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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) 7  (B) 9 

(C) 6  (D) 3 

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(i) Section – A :
Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carries 1 Mark.)
(ii) Section – B :
Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carries 2 Marks.)
(iii) Section – C :
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Select the correct answer :

1. Lord Shiva’s dancing form is called – 1

(A) Anand Tandava (B) Natraja
(C) Natavar (D) Rudra
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(A) Shiva Purana g la (B) Bhagavat
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(C) Mahabharat (D) Ramayana

3. The youngest Pandava brother was – 1
(A) Sahadeva (B) Bheema
(C) Arjuna (D) Laxman
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(B) 9 matras
a (C) 6 matras (D) 3 matras

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5.     “”    1

(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

6.          1

(A)   (B)  
(C)   (D)  

7. 101     1

(A)   (B)  
(C)   (D)  

8.   “”,         1

(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

 – 

9. (a) “”              2


(b)            

10. (a) “”    “”, “”, “”     2


(b)            

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5. Which of these is a ‘Nritta’ item ? a 1

(A) Slokam (B) Padam

(C) Javali (D) Thillana

6. Who systematized the Bharatanatyam MARGAM ? 1
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7. 101ais the tala angam of – 1

(A) Triputa talam (B) Khanda jaati

(C) Eka talam (D) Mathya talam

8. “KALAKSHETRA” at Chennai is a seat of excellence for – 1

(A) Kathak om Bharatanatyam
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(C) Folk dances
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9. (a) What is “LOKDHARMI” ? Which classical dance style follows it ? 2

OR

(b) Name the abhinaya system of Bharatanatyma and explain briefly.

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(b) Name two main texts of Bharatanatyam and their authors.

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11. (a)            2

(b)     

12. (a)       2
(i)    
(ii)    

(b)     3          

13. (a) “”          2

(b) “”               

 – 

14. (a) “           ”     
    6

(b)    4        

15.        “  “”     6

____________

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(b) Write the definition of Chari.

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13. (a) Define an ADAVU and give two examples. 2
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Write about her contribution in detail. 6
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(b) Explain in detail the contribution of the 4 TANJORE BROTHERS in
Bharatanatyam dance.

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Series : 1SRQP SET~4
- 
Q.P. Code 82
 .  -   - 
Roll No. -    
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code m
m on the title page of the answer-book. .co
.co s e m
s em   () l a
g a
l KATHAK DANCE (Theory) ag
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  : 2    : 30
Time allowed : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 30

 : NOTE :

(I)       -    (I) Please check that this question
paper contains 7 printed pages.
7  
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(II) -        - .(II) Q.P. Code given on the right hand
m side of the question paper should be
   -  -se
  g la written on the title page of the
a answer-book by the candidate.
(III)       -  15    (III) Please check that this question
paper contains 15 questions.

(IV)         , (IV) Please write down the serial
-        number of the question in the
answer-book at the given place
  
before attempting it.
o allotted m
m c
 -     15    (V) 15 minute time has .been
(V)
. co     -     toquestion e m paper. The
read this question
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e m 10.15     10.15   10.30 at 10.15 a.m.laFrom be10.15
paper will distributed

l as     -     a g the candidatesa.m.willto
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  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) O (B) 
(C) | (D) –

2.         : 1

(A)  (B)  
(C)   (D) 

3.        ? 1

(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

4. _________        1

(A)   (B)   
(C)  (D) 
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CBSE Class 12 2026 Question Paper Kathak dance

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se g l a
a
General Instructions :
(i) Section – A :
Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carries 1 Mark.)
(ii) Section – B :
Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carries 2 Marks.)
m
(iii) Section – C :
m .co
.co
Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carries 6 Marks.)
m s e m
s e l a
g l a ag
a SECTION – A

1. Which is the sign of Khali ? 1

(A) O (B) 
(C) | (D) –

m
2. Choose another name for Banaras Gharana of Kathak : .co
m (B) Bhanu Prasad
1

s e
la
(A) Raigarh

(C) Janaki Prasad ag (D) Avadh

3. The Attakatha belongs to which classical dance ? 1

(A) Kathak (B) Bharatnatyam

(C) Kathakali (D) Odissi
m
m
c.4.o _________ is the son of Pandit Narayan Prasad. .co
s em
s em g la
1

g la (A) Kundan Lal a Suraj
(B) Tej Prakash
a (C) Durgalal (D) Abhimanyu

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5.       – 1

(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

6.        – 1

(A)   (B)  
(C)   (D)  

7.      ? 1

(A) 12 (B) 15
(C) 16 (D) 17

8.      – 1

(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

 – 
9. (a)      2


(b)        

10. (a)      2


(b)       

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m .co s e m
se g l a
a
5. The Sthaayi bhava of Shanta Rasa is – 1

(A) Nirveda (B) Krodha

(C) Shringara (D) Bhaya

m
.co
6. Jaipur Gharana of Kathak is related to – 1
m
(A) Ram Mohan
m .co (B) Braj Mohan
s e m
s e l a
ag
(C) Shashwati Sen (D) Gitanjali Lal
g l a
a
7. How many Matras (beats) are in Teental ? 1

(A) 12 (B) 15

(C) 16 (D) 17

m
8. The Abhinaya related to Shabda (sound) is –
.co
m (B) Satvika
1

(A) Vachika
s e
g la
(C) Aharya
a (D) Angika

SECTION – B

9. (a) Write the definition of Angahara. 2

OR

(b) Notate the theka of Dadra Tal. m
m .co
.co
m 10. (a) Write the definition of Tal. s e m
s e g l a 2

g la OR a
a (b) Write a note on Shringara Rasa.

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11. (a)          2


(b)         -    

12. (a)       2


(b)        

13. (a)      2


(b)      ?    

 – 
14. (a)              6


(b)        

15. (a)         6


(b)           
____________

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a
11. (a) Notate one Toda in any tal. 2

OR

(b) Write a note on the traditional costume and make up of women in
Kathak dance.

m
m .co
12. (a)
.co
Define the term Bhava. 2
s e m
s em OR l a
la any two characteristics of Manipuri Raas Nritya.
(b) gWrite
ag
a
13. (a) Write the definition of Paran. 2

OR

(b) How many types of Laya are there ? Write their names.

o m
SECTION –.C
c
s em and Satvika Abhinaya.
g la
14. (a) Define Abhinaya and explain Angika 6
a OR
(b) Explain the terms Lokadharmi and Natyadharmi.

15. (a) Describe the origin of Mohiniattam dance. 6
OR
(b) Define Bhramari and write the name of its types. m
m .co
m .co s e m
s e ____________
g l a
g la a
a

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FOR CBSE CLASS 12 EXAM PREPARATION

CBSE Class 12 2026
Question Paper ·
Kathakali Dance
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT

CBSE Class 12 2026 Question Paper Kathakali Dance

Notes · Sample Papers · Previous Year Papers · Mock Tests

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CBSE Class 12 2026 Question Paper Kathakali Dance

m .co s em
se g la
Series : @PSQR a SET – 4

- 
Q.P. Code 86
 .  -   - 
Roll No. -    
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code m
m on the title page of the answer-book.
.co
 / NOTE : em
.co s e m
l a
las    -    7  
(i)   ag
ag
Please check that this question paper contains 7 printed pages.
(ii) -        -    -  - 
 
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.
(iii)       -  16   
Please check that this question paper contains 16 questions.
m
.co
(iv)         , -        
m
 
s e
g
book at the given place before attempting it.la
Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-
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(v)  -     15        -     10.15
    10.15   10.30     -     
   -      
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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) 10 (B) 11
(C) 12 (D) 13

2.      – 1

(A)   (B)    
(C)  (D)  

3.      _____   1

(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

4.     1

(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 
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(ii) Section – B :
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(A) 10 (B) 11

(C) 12 (D) 13

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(A) Ittirarich Menon
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(C) Deshkirti
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3. The Goddess mother of bharatiya Sangeet is – 1

(A) Lakshmi (B) Durga

(C) Parvati (D) Saraswati
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a (C) Sangeeta (D) Rasa

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5.          ( )  ? 1

(A)  (B) 

(C)  (D) 

6. ,      _____     1

(A)  (B) 

(C)  (D) 

7.     _____     1

(A)  (B) 

(C)  (D) 

8.       – 1

(A)  (B) 

(C)  (D) 

 – 

9. (a)    ?     2


(b)         

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5. Which Mudra (Hasta Abhinaya) is there to depictaear ornament of women ? 1

(A) Pallava (B) Sarpshira

(C) Soochimukha (D) Vardhamanaka

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7. The song used in Purappadu is known as 1

(A) Alpadam (B) Nilpadam

(C) Samveda (D) Alankar
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(A) Asamyuta
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(C) Samyuta (D) Bhinna

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(b) Write the usage of Ardhachandra Hasta in Kathakali dance.

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10. (a)       2


(b)       

11. (a)         ?    2


(b)        

12. (a)       2


(b)       

13. (a)        2


(b)      

 – 
     :
14.               6

15.        6

16.           6

____________

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10. (a) Define the term Natya.
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(b) Write a note on the term Arangu Keli.

11. (a) Minukku Vesha is directed for which characters ? Write the names. 2
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12. (a) a Define the term Tala. 2
OR
(b) Write a note on the term Chutti.

13. (a) Write about the term Todayam. 2
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(b) Write a note on Mishra Hasta.
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14. Define the term Rasa and explain Sthaayi bhava and Vibhava. 6

15. Describe the Kootiyaattam dance in detail. 6

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- 
Q.P. Code 88
 .  -   - 
Roll No. -    
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
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s    -    7   l a
(i)  a
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Please check that this question paper contains 7 printed pages.
(ii) -        -    -  - 
 
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.
(iii)       -  15   
Please check that this question paper contains 15 questions.
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(iv)         , -        
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(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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Time allowed : 2 hours
  : 30
Maximum Marks : 30

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  :
(i)  –  :       (  1    )
(ii)  –  :       (  2    )
(iii)  –  :       (  6    )

 – 
1.      ? 1

(A) 1 (B) 2
(C) 3 (D) 5

2.       – 1

(A)   (B)  
(C)   (D)  

3.        ? 1

(A)   (B)  
(C)   (D)  

4.      – 1

(A)   (B) 
(C)  (D)  

5.      ________     1

(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

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(i) Section – A : Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carries 1 Mark.)

(ii) Section – B : Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carries 2 Marks.)

(iii) Section – C : Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carries 6 Marks.)

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1. la types of Lasya are there ?
How many
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(A) 1 (B) 2
(C) 3 (D) 5

2. Veeranatyam dance is related to 1
(A) Lord Vishnu (B) Lord Shiva
(C) Lord Buddha om Lord Ganesha
c. (D)
s em
3.
g la Leela Tarangini ?
What is the creation period of Krishna 1
(A) Twelfth century
a (B) Fourteenth century
(C) Fifteenth century (D) Seventeenth century

4. The Beginning Prayer belongs to 1
(A) Rukmini Kalyanam (B) Kushiluv
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(C) Punya Vachanam
m (D) Parkaya Pravesham
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s e The artists of the story of Bhagavat are known as g l a 1
g la a
a (A) Bhagavatulu (B) Kushiluv
(C) Nata (D) Brahmin

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6.   __________      1

(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

7.      – 1

(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

8.     – 1

(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

 – 

9. (a)        2


(b)      

10. (a)       2


(b)          

11. (a)       2


(b)         

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(A) Shephard (B) Weaver
(C) Nomad (D) Farmer

7. The Bhava related to Smriti is – 1
(A) Anubhava (B) Sanchari
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(C) Vibhava
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8. s em
Anka belongs to l a
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1
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(A) gNritya (B) Rasa
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(C) Anga (D) Natya

Section – B

9. (a) Write a note on the term Natyadharmi. 2
OR . c om
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(b) s
Write the definition of Mukhaja Abhinaya.
la
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10. (a) Write a note on Tripur Tandava. 2
OR
(b) Write name of the composer of the dance drama Shri Krishna
Jalakreeda.

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11. (a) Write a note on the dance Dhimsa.
s em 2

s e OR g la
g la a
a (b) Write names of the instruments used in Kuchipudi dance.

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12. (a)       2


(b)      

13. (a)       2


(b)        

 – 
14. (a)          6


(b)       

15. (a)               6


(b)        

___________

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12. (a) Write meaning of the term Kuchipudi. a 2

OR

(b) Write a note on Angika Abhinaya.

13. (a) Define the term of Kalaapam. 2
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14. (a) Write the format of Golla Kalaapam in Kuchipudi dance. 6

OR

(b) Describe the Ashthapadi composed by Jayadeva.

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e
Write about the contribution of Vedantam Satya Narayan Sarma to
s
Kuchipudi dance.
g la 6

OR a

(b) Describe Shabdam in Kuchipudi dance.

___________

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FOR CBSE CLASS 12 EXAM PREPARATION

CBSE Class 12 2026
Question Paper ·
Manipuri Dance
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT

CBSE Class 12 2026 Question Paper Manipuri Dance

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Series : @PSQR a SET – 4

- 
Q.P. Code 83
 .  -   - 
Roll No. -    
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code m
m on the title page of the answer-book.
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 / NOTE : em
.co s e m
l a
las    -    7  
(i)   ag
ag
Please check that this question paper contains 7 printed pages.
(ii) -        -    -  - 
 
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.
(iii)       -  16   
Please check that this question paper contains 16 questions.
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(iv)         , -        

s e
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Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-

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(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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Time allowed : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 30

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  :
(i)  –  :
     (  1    )
(ii)  –  :
     (  2    )
(iii)  –  :
      (  6    )

 – 
1.     _____     1
(A)   (B)  
(C)  (D)  

2.     (Shanarembi Cheishra Moirang Sha)   
(Choreography) _____      1
(A)   (Chaotombi Singh)
(B)    (Lokendrajit Singh)
(C)   (Anusana Devi)
(D)   (Bipin Singh)

3.      (talas)              
_____   1
(A)   (B)  
(C)   (D)  

4.    _____         1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

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General Instructions : a
(i) Section – A :
Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carries 1 Mark.)

(ii) Section – B :
Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carries 2 Marks.)
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(iii) Section – C :
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Attempt any two Questions. (Each Question carries 6 Marks.)
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a SECTION – A

1. Guru Amubi Singh was associated with 1
(A) Uday Shankar (B) Shantiniketan
(C) Darpana (D) The Royal Palace

2. Shanarembi Cheishra Moirang Sha was choreographed by
om
c. (B) 1
(A) Chaotombi Singh
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(C) Anusana Devi las (D) Bipin Singh
ag
3. The part where Radha & Krishna challenge each other to perform difficult
talas is 1
(A) Laiseon Jagoi (B) Pontha Jagoi
(C) Holi Pala (D) Kubak Ishei
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c. o __________ is compared to that of a Kalpavriksha saccording
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4.
e to

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ag (A) Sabha (B) Sabhapati
(C) Kinkini (D) Patra

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5.         _____      1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

6.    _____        1
(A)  (B) 
(C)   (D)  

7. _____                 1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

8.        - (Psycho Physical)  
  _____   1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

 – 

9. (a)     ?        2

(b)               ?  
     

10. (a)          (Dhumen)       
      2

(b)      

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5. a depict.
Tripathaka and Urnanabha on right and left hands 1
(A) Parasurama (B) Vamana
(C) Narasimha (D) Kalki

6. Vyabhichari bhava are also known as 1
(A) Vibhava (B) Anubhava m
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(C) Sanchari bhava (D) Sthayi bhava
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7. s
la is a hasta mudra used to depict
Shakata ag 1
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(A)a Devas (B) Asuras
(C) Apsaras (D) Ashwins

8. An example of a natural psycho-physical reaction that accompanies a
dominant state of mind is 1

om Paarshva
(A) Sringara (B) Aaharya
(C) Romancha c. (D)
s em
g la – B
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SECTION

9. (a) What is Nupi Pala ? When is it performed ? 2
OR
(b) What dance is performed by women coinciding with the Rath yatra ?
Explain its features in brief.

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c. o (a) List the four types of Dhumen dedicated to Sri Govindji
10.
s e mand point

e m out an important aspect of Dhumen.
l a 2
l as OR a g
ag (b) Give the significance of Raga Houba.

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11. (a)       ,  -        2

(b)          ()    

12. (a)        ?     2

(b)      ?       

13. (a)        (gaits)     (movements)  
  2

(b)   ()           
 

 – 
     :

14.      - (Psychosomatic)    - 
        6

15.     / (costume)       6

16.             6

___________

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a different ragas are
11. (a) Name the different auspicious days when
performed. 2
OR
(b) Name the musical instruments and their respective players in Nata
Sankirtan.

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Explain how Nritya is different from Natya.
c. o OR
2
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(b) What
l a are Angas and Upangas ? Give any two example of each.
ag
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13. (a) Give the names of movements inspired from the gaits of animals
used in Choloms. 2
OR
(b) Mention the features of dance technique in Sankirtana with
reference to body positions.

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c
s e
Answer any two :
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a mode of expression. Explain this within
14. Satvika bhava is a psychosomatic
the larger context of Satvika Abhinaya. 6

15. Describe the features of Radha’s custome in Rasaleela. 6

16. Give a brief history of Rasaleela and its significance in the Manipuri
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culture. 6

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CBSE Class 12 2026 Question Paper Odissi Dance

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Series : @PSQR a SET – 4

- 
Q.P. Code 87
       
Roll No.     
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code m
m on the title page of the answer-book.
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.co s e m
l a
las        7  
(i)   ag
ag
Please check that this question paper contains 7 printed pages.
(ii)                
 
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.
(iii)         16   
Please check that this question paper contains 16 questions.
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(iv)                  

s e
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book at the given place before attempting it.la
Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-

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(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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m .co   
s e m
s e g l a
la ODISSI DANCE (Theory)
a
ag   : 2    : 30
Time allowed : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 30

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  :
(i)             1    
(ii)             2    
(iii)              6    

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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) 

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Section - B : Attempt all questions. (Each question carries 2 marks.)

Section - C : Attempt any two questions. (Each question carries 6 marks.)

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2. Name the Chhau style in which big masks are used. 1

(A) Seraikela (B) Mayurbhanj

(C) Purulia (D) Rasleela
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(A) Natyashastra g la (B) Abhinaya Chandrika
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(A) Sitar (B) Flute

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6.              1

(A) 5 (B) 7
(C) 8 (D) 9

7.             1

(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

8.         1

(A)  (B)  
(C)    (D)  

  

9. (a)          2


(b)          

10. (a)       2


(b)      

11. (a)          2


(b)         

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(A) 5 (B) 7

(C) 8 (D) 9

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(C) Temple Dancer (D) Mardal Player

SECTION – B
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12. (a)       2


(b)      

13. (a)       2


(b)      

  

      

14.         6

15.            6

16.           6

____________

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14. Write short biography on Guru Pankajcharan Das. 6

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