HINDUSTANI MUSIC - VOCAL - Code No.
034
MARKING SCHEME
Class-X- (2025-26)
Time allowed: 2 hrs. Maximum Marks: 30
S.No. SECTION-A Marks
1. B. Sa Dha Pa Ga Re Sa 1
2. D. Jodi Strings 1
3. A. Alap 1
4. B. I & IV 1
5. C. II & IV 1
6. B. a-iii, b- iv, c- ii, d- i 1
7. C. Statement I is True but II is false 1
8. B. Statement I and II both are false 1
SECTION-B
9. A. The candidate is expected to give a brief description of the terms 2
Kan, Meend, Tarana (any two) with examples.
(OR)
B. The Candidate is expected to write date and place of birth, style,
education, gharana, guru, disciples, achievements and contribution
of Omkar Nath Thakur in the field of Music.
10. A. The candidate is expected to describe the various parts of Tanpura 2
and also write the method of tuning its strings.
(OR)
B. The candidate is expected to give detailed description of Dhamar-its
origin, special features, Tala and percussion instrument used along
with this musical form.
2
11. A. The candidate is expected to write Thaat, Vadi, Samvadi, Jati, Swar,
Time of singing, similar Raga, Aroha, Avroha, Pakad and other
special features of Raga Brindavani Sarang.
(OR)
B. The candidate is expected to identify the Raga Bhupali and elaborate
it upto 50 swaras.
1
12. A. The candidate is expected to write the date and place of birth, 2
parentage, education, gharana, guru, style, disciples, achievements
and contribution of Faiyaz Khan to music.
(OR)
B. The candidate is expected to explain the Tana in detail and write any
4 varieties of Tanas with example.
13. A. The candidate is expected to write the special features of Tilwada 2
Tala- Matra, Vibhag, Tali, Khali, Bol and its comparison with the same
beat Tala and writing its Dugun and Tigun with Matras, Bols, Vibhags
and signs of Tali and Khali.
(OR)
B. The candidate is expected to write date and place of birth, parentage,
education, guru, gharana, style, disciples, achievements and
contribution of Tansen to Indian Music.
SECTION-C
14. A. Writing the special features of Raga Khamaj- Thaat, Vadi, Samvadi, 6
Jati, Swar, Aroh, Avroh, Pakad, similar Raga, Time and other
special features along with the notation of Sthai and Antra of a Drut
Khayal in Raga Khamaj along with two Tanas.
(OR)
B. Writing in notation the Sthai and Antra of a Vilambit Khayal in any
one of the prescribed ragas with Swaras, Bols, and signs of Tala
etc.
15. A. After reading the passage the candidate is expected to describe the 6
different varieties of Alap i.e.- Aakar, Nom- Tom, Bol Alap and swar
Alap. The candidate is also expected to create 2 Alaps each in raga-
Khamaj, Brindavani Sarang and Bhupali.
(OR)
B. The candidate is expected to Analyse the style, voice production ,
process of dealing with the raga at every stage and use of different
embellishments ( Kan, Meend, Khatka- Murki, Gamak etc) of any
contemporary Khayal/Dhrupad singer and also write what he/she
likes most about his/her style.
