CBSE Class 12 Carnatic Music Vocal Sample Paper 2023

SECTION A Marks

1. A parent scale from which other ragas are derived is known as __________.
A- Janya raga
B- Upanga raga
C- Janaka raga
D- Varjya raga

Answer : C

2. ___________________ ragas have only those swaras which are found in their
parent scale.
A- Bhashanga
B- Raganga
C- Upanga
D- Kriyanga

Answer : C

3. Which of the following is a Bhashanga raga?
A- Keeravani
B- Pantuvarali
C- Saveri
D- Kambhoji

Answer : D

4. Choose the correct statements
a- The raga Shankarabharanam is an example of a Janaka raga
b- A varjya raga can either be a janya raga or a Janaka raga
c- Based on the variety of swaras taken by a raga, it can be classified as Upanga and Bhashanga raga
d- A janaka raga can be a vakra raga
Which two statements from the above are true:
A. a & c
B. b & c
C. a & d
D. b & d

Answer : A

5 Choose the correct statements
a- Ragas with irregular progression in the arohana and having all the seven swaras in the avarohana in a linear order are known as Vakra Arohana-Krama Avarohana raga
b- An anya swara which is not present in the parent scale but featuring in the janya raga is known as Bhashanga swara
c- In a Vakra Shadava raga, the arohana is vakra, while the avarohana has five swaras in it.
d- In Ubhaya Vakra ragas, the avarohana has swaras in a linear order.
Which two statements from the above are true:
A. a & d
B. a & b
C. c & d
D. b & d

Answer : B

6. Match list I with List II (Image)

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

Answer : B

7. Statement 1: Pantuvarali is the 51st Mela in the 72 Melakarta scheme
Statement 2: Pantuvarali is also known as Kamavardhini
Choose the correct option:
A Both statement I and II are true
B. Both 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

Answer : A

8. Statement 1: Kedara Goula is an Upanga raga derived from the 28th mela Harikambhoji
Statement 2: Kakali nishadam is used as an anya swara in Kedara Goula Choose the correct option:
A Both statement I and II are true
B. Both 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

Answer : C

SECTION B

9 Who is the author of the lakshanagrantha- ‘Raga Vibodha’? How many chapters are there in this text? Broadly mention the content of each of those chapters.

Answer : The learner is expected to name the author of the lakshanagrantha. They also have to write the correct number of chapters in it (total 5 Chapters) and briefly give an outline about the content of each chapter (one line description about each chapter).

(OR)

Give a broad overview of the contents of the lakshanagrantha- Brihaddesi.

Answer : The student is expected to write the name of the author, the period in which it was written, chapters and main musical contents given in each chapter of Brihaddesi.

10. Write any two characteristic features of the musical form Tiruppugazh.

Answer : The candidate is expected to mention in one sentence about Tiruppugazh, its composer and the period in which it was composed. They have to explain the special features of Tiruppugazh like Cchandas, use of Tamil language, theme and content of Tiruppugazh (any two)

(OR)

What is a ragamalika? Write at least two important features of a ragamalika.

Answer : It is expected from the student to briefly explain the musical form ragamalika. Further, they have to elaborate on the prominent features of ragamalika based on its structure, flow of ragas, ragamalikas in both kalpita and kalpana Sangita, incorporating chitta swaras and the method of rendering them (any two features)

11. Briefly explain the lakshanas of the raga Pantuvarali, mentioning at least four important features of this raga.

Answer : The student is expected to write the important features of the raga stating whether it is a janya or janaka raga, derived from which mela, arohana and avarohana, variety of swaras taken, vadi swara, samvadi swara, jeeva swaras, nyasa swaras, special prayogas, similar raga in Hindustani music, name of its suddha madhyama counterpart (

(OR)

Write any 4 popular compositions based on raga Kedara Goula. Also write the prominent sancharas of this raga.

Answer : The candidate is expected to write any four popular compositions based on the raga Kedara Goula, mentioning the musical form, its tala and the name of the composer. They are also expected to write at least eight important phrases or the prominent sancharas of the raga.

12. How is the musical form Padam different from a Javali. Write down at least 2 differences between both these musical forms.

Answer : The candidate is expected to write any four popular compositions based on the raga Kedara Goula, mentioning the musical form, its tala and the name of the composer. They are also expected to write at least eight important phrases or the prominent sancharas of the raga.

(OR)

Write at least 4 characteristic features of the musical form Padam.
Answer :It is expected from the student to write any four important features of a Padam based on the structure, tempo, lyrical content, theme, the occasion in which it is performed (any four features)

13. Briefly describe the structure of the musical form ‘Kriti’.

Answer : The student is expected to briefly explain about the musical form Kriti with special emphasis on its structure. Broadly explain its main angas- Pallavi, anupallavi and charanam (in some cases multiple charanas).

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What are the different decorative angas used in a Kriti? Explain any two of them.

Answer : The candidate is expected to briefly explain the meaning of decorative angas and the purpose of incorporating them in a kriti. They have to explain any two of the decorative angas- Sangati, Chittai swara, Swara Sahitya, Samashti Charana Swarakshara, Sollokattu swara, Gamaka, Madhyamakala Sahitya, Muktayi swara, Mudra, Yati, Yamakam, (Any two)

SECTION C

14. Who was Gopalakrishna Bharati? Briefly describe his life and contributions to the field of Carnatic music.

Answer : The candidate is expected to write details about Gopalakrishna Bharati’s year and place of birth, parentage, early life, education, musical style, guru(s), his ideology and contributions to the field of music.

15. In how many categories are the musical instruments of Indian music classified?
Explain each of these categories in details, giving appropriate examples.

Answer : The student is expected to classify the musical instrument into four categories, mentioning the correct name of each category along with a clear definition of each of them. Further, they have to give suitable examples (at least two) of musical instruments in each category.

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