List of top Questions asked in CBSE CLASS XII- 2026

Write briefly about Tiruppugazhal.

How many varieties of Eduppu are there in Karnatic music? Explain.

Choose the correct statements:
(a) Keeravani has Suddha Madyamam.
(b) Ritigoula has Suddha Rishabham.
(c) Saveri has Suddha Rishabha.
(d) Bhairavi has Kakali Nishadam.

Explain Chittaswaram.

Match List - I and List - II:

Explain Niraval.

Statement I: Kirtanas are having multiple charanas.
Statement II: Kritis are having Samasti charanas.

Karaikkudi Brothers, who were renowned for their

Swara Kalpana is related to

Eduppu is related to

Identify the decorative anga of a Kriti.

Describe the construction and playing techniques of any concert instrument.

Write the notation of any Kriti or Kirtana you have learnt.

Define the terms Vakra ragas and Varja raga with suitable examples.

Briefly explain the life sketch and contribution of Annamacharya.

Describe the life sketch and contribution of Patnam Subramanya Iyer.

The work Brihaddesi was written by

What is Janakaraga? Give suitable examples.

Write the names of the sections of a Kriti.

Write any four popular Kriti names, Ragas and Talas of Tyagaraja.

Explain the term Kalpanaswara.

Describe the musical form Tirupugal.

Differentiate between Padam and Javali.

Define the terms Upanga and Bhashanga.

Statement I: Mysore Vasudevachar has composed Javalis.
Statement II: Ramnad Srinivasa Iyengar has composed Tillanas.