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Key Facts: BSEH Secondary Music Tabla Exam

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BSEH Secondary Hindustani Music Tabla (MHP) subject code

Board of School Education Haryana Class 10 syllabus

20 + 60 + 20

Theory + Practical + Internal Assessment marks (total 100)

BSEH Secondary Music Tabla examination pattern 2025-26

2½ hours

Theory paper duration

BSEH Secondary Music Tabla question-paper design

33%

Minimum pass in aggregate and separately in external exam

BSEH examination regulations

Ektal · Chautal · Rupak

Prescribed Class 10 theory talas with ekgun and dugun

BSEH Music Tabla MHP 093 syllabus chapter 6

MCQ study aid

This bank adapts Tabla theory to four-option MCQs; official subject is mixed theory plus heavy practical

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BSEH Secondary Music Tabla (MHP Code 093) is Haryana’s Class 10 Hindustani percussion paper: Theory 20 + Practical 60 + IA 20 = 100 marks; theory 2½ hours. Pass at least 33% aggregate and 33% in external. Syllabus: tala definitions, instrument structure, raga/geet terms, Alla Rakha, notation, Ektal/Chautal/Rupak. Fee as per BSEH notification. This site offers free English MCQ theory practice with explanations—not a full mixed-paper or practical simulation.

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1In Hindustani music theory, what does the term taala primarily refer to?
A.A cyclic framework of beats that organises rhythm in time
B.A melodic scale framework used to classify ragas
C.A fixed pitch reference used to tune the dayan drum
D.A single unpitched stroke played only on the bayan
Explanation: Taala is the cyclic rhythmic framework of Hindustani music: a fixed number of matras arranged in vibhags that repeats in avartans. Melody is organised by raga, not taala.
2In a tala cycle, which beat is called the sam?
A.The last beat of every vibhag
B.The first and principal beat of the tala cycle, where phrases typically resolve
C.The unaccented empty beat shown only by a wave of the hand
D.Any beat where the bayan is played alone
Explanation: Sam is the first and most important beat of a tala cycle. Compositions and cadences (including tihai) are designed to land on sam, which is shown with a strong clap in hand-recitation.
3What does khali indicate in the structure of a tala?
A.The fastest possible tempo permitted for that tala
B.The black tuning paste applied to the tabla head
C.An empty or unaccented division, usually marked by a wave of the hand rather than a clap
D.A mandatory double-speed section of every theka
Explanation: Khali means “empty.” It marks a relatively unaccented vibhag of the tala, shown in clapping with a wave of the hand. It is a structural marker, not a tempo or instrument part.
4In tala theory, a vibhag is best described as:
A.The complete multi-cycle performance of a kayda
B.A decorative bol used only in rela compositions
C.The metal shell of the bayan drum
D.A section or division of the tala cycle grouping several matras
Explanation: Vibhag is a division of the tala that groups matras (for example, four matras per vibhag in Teen Tal). Claps and waves mark vibhag boundaries and help performers keep the cycle.
5What is a matra in Hindustani rhythmic theory?
A.The basic unit beat that makes up a tala cycle
B.A three-fold cadential phrase ending on sam
C.A South Indian equivalent of a raga
D.The leather braid that holds the pudi on the shell
Explanation: Matra is the fundamental beat unit. A tala’s length is stated as a number of matras (for example, Rupak has 7 matras; Teen Tal has 16).
6An avartan in tala terminology means:
A.A sudden stop of the lehra without returning to sam
B.One complete cycle of the tala from sam back to the next sam
C.Only the khali vibhag of any tala
D.The written score of a Western orchestral piece
Explanation: Avartan is one full cycle of the tala. Counting or playing from sam through all matras until the next sam completes one avartan.
7In tabla repertoire terminology, aamad most closely means:
A.A long free alap section without rhythm
B.The permanent black centre of the tabla head
C.An introductory or approaching phrase designed to arrive elegantly at sam
D.A classification of raga as mixed or sankirna
Explanation: Aamad is an introductory or “arrival” phrase that leads the listener toward sam, often used to enter a composition or cadential figure cleanly.
8A mohra in tabla/tala theory is best defined as:
A.The full 16-matra theka of Teen Tal only
B.Any solo played exclusively with the left hand
C.A tuning hammer used on the gatta blocks
D.A short cadential or linking phrase that typically leads toward sam or a tihai
Explanation: Mohra is a short, often sparkling cadential or connective phrase that points toward sam (and may set up a tihai). It is shorter and more “turn-like” than a full kayda theme.
9What is a tihai?
A.A phrase repeated three times and timed so that the last stroke lands on sam
B.A composition that is always played only in dugun
C.A South Indian tala of five matras
D.The name of the right-hand drum alone
Explanation: Tihai is a thrice-repeated rhythmic phrase calculated so the final stroke resolves on sam. It is a standard cadential device in tabla and dance accompaniment.
10When reciting tala with hand gestures, a clap (tali) typically marks:
A.Only the bayan’s deepest bass tone
B.An accented vibhag beginning, often including sam and other tali points
C.Every single matra without exception
D.The end of the entire concert only
Explanation: Tali (clap) marks accented vibhag starts in hand-recitation. Sam is always a tali point; additional tali points depend on the tala (for example, matras 1, 5, and 13 in Teen Tal).

About the BSEH Secondary Music Tabla Exam

The Haryana BSEH Secondary Music Tabla examination is the Class 10 Hindustani Music Tabla (Percussion Instrument) paper (MHP Code 093) conducted by the Board of School Education Haryana, Bhiwani. Full marks are 100 (Theory 20 + Practical 60 + Internal Assessment 20), with theory duration about 2½ hours. Theory covers tala vocabulary (sam, khali, vibhag, matra, avartan, aamad, mohra, tihai), Tabla/Pakhawaj structure and tuning, raga and geet definitions, the biography of Ustad Alla Rakha, North Indian notation and North–South system comparison, and prescribed talas Ektal, Chautal, and Rupak with ekgun and dugun. Practical work emphasizes bols, layakari, and peshkara in Teen Tal, Dadra, and Kaharwa. The official theory paper is mixed written format, not pure multiple-choice, and practical carries the majority of marks. The 100 questions on this page are an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for theory concept drills and self-assessment — not a performance test.

Exam sponsor: Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official: Theory 20 + Practical 60 + IA 20 = 100 marks, MHP subject code 093, theory about 2½ hours. Theory chapters (2025-26 syllabus): (1) tala definitions — 4 marks; (2) Tabla/Pakhawaj structure & tuning — 2; (3) Shuddha/Chhayalang/Sankirna raag and geet definitions — 2; (4) Alla Rakha biography — 4; (5) North Indian notation & systems — 2; (6) Ektal, Chautal, Rupak with ekgun/dugun — 6. Practical includes activity booklet, oral tala introduction, practical tala knowledge, and peshkara in Teen Tal, Dadra, and Kaharwa. Local bank: English MCQ theory study adaptation with explanations — not a full mixed-paper or practical simulation.

Time Limit

2½ hours (theory paper)

Passing Score

At least 33% in the subject aggregate and at least 33% separately in the external examination (BSEH regulations)

Exam / Certification Fees

As per BSEH annual examination fee notification (school/private candidate forms on bseh.org.in)

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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20%

Tala Definitions

Taala, Sam, Khali, Vibhag, Matra, Avartan, Aamad, Mohra, and Tihai — about 4 marks on the official theory paper; heavy emphasis in this MCQ bank.

10%

Instrument Structure & Tuning

Structure and tuning of Tabla or Pakhawaj (dayan, bayan, pudi, syahi, gajra, gatta, tone matching) — about 2 theory marks.

10%

Raga & Geet Definitions

Shuddha Raag, Chhayalang Raag, Sankirna Raag, Geet, Lakshan Geet, and Sargam Geet — about 2 theory marks.

20%

Alla Rakha Biography

Life and contributions of Ustad Alla Rakha (Allah Rakha Khan), the prescribed tabla biography — about 4 theory marks.

10%

Notation & Music Systems

North Indian music notation system and importance; similarities and differences between North and South Indian music systems — about 2 theory marks.

30%

Prescribed Talas, Bols & Layakari

Ektal, Chautal, and Rupak with ekgun and dugun (~6 theory marks), plus bols, layakari, kayda/rela concepts, and practical-context talas (Teen Tal, Dadra, Kaharwa). Practical is 60 marks officially and is not simulated by this MCQ bank.

Preparing for the BSEH Secondary Music Tabla Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: At least 33% in the subject aggregate and at least 33% separately in the external examination (BSEH regulations)
  • Assessment: Official: Theory 20 + Practical 60 + IA 20 = 100 marks, MHP subject code 093, theory about 2½ hours. Theory chapters (2025-26 syllabus): (1) tala definitions — 4 marks; (2) Tabla/Pakhawaj structure & tuning — 2; (3) Shuddha/Chhayalang/Sankirna raag and geet definitions — 2; (4) Alla Rakha biography — 4; (5) North Indian notation & systems — 2; (6) Ektal, Chautal, Rupak with ekgun/dugun — 6. Practical includes activity booklet, oral tala introduction, practical tala knowledge, and peshkara in Teen Tal, Dadra, and Kaharwa. Local bank: English MCQ theory study adaptation with explanations — not a full mixed-paper or practical simulation.
  • Time limit: 2½ hours (theory paper)
  • Exam / certification fees: As per BSEH annual examination fee notification (school/private candidate forms on bseh.org.in) Official sources

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BSEH Secondary Music Tabla: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorise tala definitions (sam, khali, vibhag, matra, avartan, aamad, mohra, tihai) as one-line definitions you can write under time pressure — they are high-yield for objective and short answers.
2Write thekas of Ektal, Chautal, and Rupak in ekgun and dugun daily; clap and recite before you play so theory and practical reinforce each other.
3Label a Tabla diagram (dayan, bayan, pudi, syahi, gajra, gatta) and practise describing tuning steps in 3–4 sentences for long-answer marks.
4Prepare a concise Alla Rakha biography (birth, gharana, major contributions, famous associations, legacy) and one paragraph on North vs South Indian music systems.
5After MCQ revision, complete full 20-mark mixed model papers in 2½ hours and schedule regular practical practice — MCQs alone cannot replace the 60-mark practical component.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official BSEH Secondary Music Tabla exam multiple-choice?

No. The official BSEH Class 10 Hindustani Music Tabla (MHP Code 093) theory paper is a 20-mark mixed examination (objective items including some MCQs, fill-in, assertion-reason, and one-word answers, plus very short, short, and long answers). Practical is 60 marks and Internal Assessment is 20 marks. The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for theory concepts only — they are not a full simulation of the official mixed theory paper or the practical exam.

What is the full marks split and duration for BSEH Secondary Music Tabla?

Full marks are 100: Theory 20 + Practical 60 + Internal Assessment 20. The theory paper duration is about 2½ hours. Confirm the exact timetable and any design updates on bseh.org.in for your examination year.

What is the passing score for BSEH Secondary Music Tabla?

Under BSEH regulations, candidates must secure at least 33% in the subject aggregate and at least 33% separately in the external examination. Verify the latest Board regulations and circulars for your session.

Which topics does BSEH Class 10 Music Tabla (Code 093) theory cover?

Per the 2025-26 BSEH syllabus: definitions of taala, sam, khali, vibhag, matra, avartan, aamad, mohra, and tihai; structure and tuning of Tabla or Pakhawaj; definitions of Shuddha, Chhayalang, and Sankirna raag plus Geet, Lakshan Geet, and Sargam Geet; biography of Alla Rakha Khan; North Indian notation and North–South system comparison; and Ektal, Chautal, and Rupak Taal with ekgun and dugun. Practical work includes bols and layakari and peshkara in Teen Tal, Dadra, and Kaharwa.

How much does the BSEH Secondary Music Tabla exam cost?

Music Tabla is not separately priced as a standalone fee figure on this page. Pay as per the BSEH annual examination fee notification for school or private candidates through forms on bseh.org.in. Do not rely on unofficial fixed rupee amounts.

How should I use this free MCQ bank for a mixed theory-plus-practical subject?

Use these MCQs for daily concept drills on tala vocabulary, prescribed talas, bols/forms, notation, instrument parts, and Alla Rakha. Also practise written short/long answers from BSEH-style model papers and daily practical recitation and playing — MCQs build recognition, not hand technique or viva delivery.

Where can I find the official syllabus and question-paper design?

Use the Board of School Education Haryana portal at https://bseh.org.in and the Class 10 syllabus/QPD catalog (Secondary 2025-26 materials linked from the Board site, including the Music Tabla MHP 093 PDF). Always prefer the current year’s official PDFs over third-party summaries.