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

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CARNATIC MUSIC - MELODIC INSTRUMENT CODE-032
MARKING SCHEME
CLASS X (2025-26)

Time allowed: 2 hrs. Maximum Marks: 30

S.No. SECTION-A Marks

1. A. Varjya 1

2. A. Kambhoji 1

3. B. By putting one star sign above 1

4. D. Brahmam 1

5. C. Jati Swaram 1

6. C. III & IV 1

7. C. a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i 1

8. A.. Statement I & II are both true 1
SECTION-B

9. A. Candidates are expected to write the definition of Vakra raga with 2
suitable examples of raga in a sentence or two.
B. Candidates need to name the Swarasthanas of the raga–Sri Ranjani

10. A. Candidates are expected to write the definition of Muktayi swaram. 2
B. Explanation on Bhashanga swarm is expected.

11. A. The candidates need to write the description of Katapayadi scheme in 2
a sentence or two
B. Candidates need to differentiate Tana Varnam and Pada Varnam in a
sentence or two.

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12. A. Explanation of the term Sangati in a sentence or two is expected. 2
B. Candidates are expected to write the structure of Rupaka Tala with its
Akshara Kala or unit value.

13. A. The candidates need to write the correct swaras on which the Tanpura 2
is tuned.
B. The Candidates are expected to write the difference between the
ragas- Harikambhoji and Kambhoji.

SECTION-C

14. A. The candidates need to write the characteristic features of Raga – 6
Hindolam in 50-100 words.
B. The Candidates are expected to write the second part of Varna - i.e
Charana and Charana swaras.

15. A. Candidates need to describe the arrangement of 72 mela karta 6
scheme in brief in 50 to 100 words.
B. The Candidates are expected to write a creative note on the
construction and playing technique of musical instruments of their
choice in 50 -100 words

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CARNATIC MUSIC - PERCUSSION – Code No. 033
MARKING SCHEME
CLASS X (2025-26)

Time allowed: 2 hrs. Maximum Marks: 30

S.No. SECTION-A Marks
1. C. Clay 1
2. B. Karanai 1
3. C. 8 1
4. C. Five 1
5. D. Eleven 1
6. A. I & II only 1
7. B. a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii 1
8. D. Statement I is false but II is true 1
SECTION-B

9. A. Definition of the term Pharan is expected 2

B. Candidate needs to write the name of Angas (parts) of Tala.

10. A. Explanation of Tattakaram is expected in a sentence or two. 2

B. Definition of the term Konnakkol in a sentence or two is expected.

11. A. Definition of the Term “Varu” is expected. 2

B. The candidates need to write briefly about the Kappi Mridangam in a
sentence of two.

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12. A. Explanation of the term Chapu in a sentence or two is expected. 2

B. Candidates are expected to write briefly about the different schools of
Mridangam playing.

13. A. Candidates need to write the definition of Tani-Avartanam. 2

B. Candidates need to write about different skins used for Mridamgam
Making.

SECTION-C

14. A. Candidates need to write the construction of the instrument that they 6
have opted for in 50-100 words along with its diagram.
B. Candidate has to notate a simple Korvai set to Adi Tala.

15. A. Candidate should write the life sketch and contribution of Palghat 6
Mani Iyer in 50-100 words.
B. Candidate has to write a creative note on how the Mridangam reigns
Supreme in Carnatic Music concerts.

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CARNATIC MUSIC – VOCAL - Code No. 031
MARKING SCHEME
CLASS X (2025-26)

Time allowed: 2 hrs. Maximum Marks: 30

S.No. SECTION-A Marks
1. B. Sri Ranjani 1
2. B. Varnam 1
3. C. Put a line over the notes 1
4. B. Solketlu Swaram 1
5. D. Papanasam Sivan 1
6. C. II & IV 1
7. B. a-iii, b-i, c-iv, d-ii 1
8. C. Statement I is true but II is false 1
SECTION-B

A. Definition of Vakra raga with suitable examples are expected in a
9. 2
sentence or two.

B. Explanation of Bhashanga raga with suitable examples are expected
in a sentence or two.

A. Description of Bhuta sankhya of 72 mela karta is expected in a
10. few 2
sentences.
B. Names of 12 Chakras of 72 mela is expected.
A. Explanation of the musical form-Geetam and its types are expected.
11. 2

B. The candidates need to mention the Parts/Divisions/Angas of Adi Tala
only.
A. Definition of Janya raga with suitable examples are expected.
12. 2

B. Explanation of the term Varnam and its varieties with example is
expected.

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13. A. Definition of Mudra and its Varieties with example is expected in 2
a sentence or two.

B. Candidates need to write the Names of swara sthanas of
Keeravani Raga.

SECTION-C

14. A. The characteristic features of the raga-kambhoji is expected in 50- 6
100 words.
B. The candidate needs to write the notation of only Pallavi, Anu
Pallavi and Muktayi Swarnam of any Adi Tala Varnam.

15. A. Candidate needs to write the life sketch and contribution of 6
Koteeshwara Iyer in 50-100 words.
B. Candidates have to write a creative note on the passage mentioned
in 50- 100 words.

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