List of top Questions asked in CBSE CLASS XII- 2026

Which of the following is not a stage of active listening?

Write short notes on life sketch and contribution of Pazani Subramania Pillai.

Write about "Tani Avartanam" and its features in the concert arena.

Differentiate "Ateeta" and "Anagata".

Explain the Musical form "Padam" in detail.

Write 'Adi Tala' Korvai notation.

What is "Anagata Eduppu"? Explain it with an example.

What is Poorvangam and Uttarangam? Explain with example.

Write about the instrument "Morsing" and its make, structure etc.

Briefly write about the musical form Thillana.

Briefly explain the construction & making of Mridangam.

What are different schools of Mridangam and its artists?

Statement-I: Kala Pramanam refers to Tala.
Statement-II: Chenda is an instrument originated from Andhra Pradesh.

Choose the correct statements:
(a) Chatusra Jati Matya Tala has 10 Aksharas.
(b) Tisra Jati Matya Tala has 20 Aksharas.
(c) Khanda Jati Ata Tala has 14 Aksharas.
(d) Tisra Triputa has 6 Aksharas.

Match List - I with List - II:

Define the term "Ghumki".

Explain "Konnakol" with reference to Tala.

Explain "Pharan" playing in Mridangam.

Choose the other name of Arudi from below:

Select the composer of Tillana :

Write the brief history of the opted instrument.

Write the notation of any Kriti you have learnt.

Mention the Author of Swaramela Kalanidhi.

Indicate the Dance form in which the instrument Edakka is being used.

Select the percussion instrument of Kerala from below :