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Key Facts: BSEH SS Dance Kathak Exam

Code 700

BSEH Senior Secondary Dance subject code

BSEH Class 12 Dance syllabus PDF

30 + 50 + 20

Theory + Practical + Internal Assessment marks (total 100)

BSEH Class 12 Dance examination pattern

2h 30m

Approximate theory paper duration (confirm current QPD)

BSEH Class 12 Dance question-paper design

33%

Common Senior Secondary subject pass floor for BSEH electives

BSEH Senior Secondary notification practice

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official Senior Secondary paper format or practical exam

OpenExamPrep practice policy

BSEH Senior Secondary Dance (code 700) is a Class 12 public-exam subject: Theory 30 + Practical 50 + IA 20 = 100 marks, with ~2h30m theory — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for Kathak theory, taal, folk forms, and terminology.

Sample BSEH SS Dance Kathak Practice Questions

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1In Kathak taal theory, which beat is called sam?
A.The first (and most important) beat of the taal cycle
B.Any empty beat marked only by a wave
C.The last beat of every vibhag only
D.A beat played only on the left hand drum skin
Explanation: Sam is the first beat of an aavartan and the point of rhythmic resolution toward which compositions typically resolve.
2Tali in a taal structure primarily indicates:
A.Only silent empty waves
B.Costume colour rules
C.Stage lighting cues
D.Emphasized clap beats of the cycle
Explanation: Tali marks the clapped/emphasized divisions of a taal; students clap on tali matras while reciting.
3Khali in a taal is best described as:
A.A permanent stop of all rhythm
B.A type of costume jewellery
C.An unstressed/empty division often shown with a wave of the hand
D.The first beat of every cycle
Explanation: Khali is the empty or unstressed vibhag/beat, conventionally indicated by a hand wave rather than a clap.
4What is an aavartan?
A.A folk dance of Haryana only
B.One complete cycle of a taal from sam back to the next sam
C.A double-speed foot stamp only
D.A type of forehead ornament
Explanation: An aavartan is one full cycle of the taal; counting aavartans is basic padhant and composition practice.
5Vandana in a Kathak presentation is primarily:
A.An invocatory/prayer piece opening the performance
B.A final exit bow with no music
C.Only a tabla solo without dance
D.A folk stick-fight form of Punjab
Explanation: Vandana is the opening salutation/invocation to the divine, guru, or theme before main technical items.
6The word aamad in Kathak literally relates to the idea of:
A.Exit from the stage only
B.A silent mime with no rhythm
C.Only Western ballet port de bras
D.Arrival or entry of the dancer into the pure-dance section
Explanation: Aamad (from Persian-influenced court vocabulary) marks the dancer’s formal entry composition after thaat/vandana in many sequences.
7A tihai is a rhythmic device in which a phrase is:
A.Repeated twice and never touches sam
B.Used only for costume change timing
C.Repeated three times and typically ends on sam
D.Played only once and ends on khali only
Explanation: Tihai means a thrice-repeated bol phrase designed to land on sam—the classic resolving figure in Kathak and tabla.
8Laya in dance and music theory refers to:
A.The name of a Punjab folk drum only
B.The tempo or speed of the rhythmic flow
C.Only the colour of the costume
D.Only facial makeup base
Explanation: Laya is tempo/pace—commonly vilambit (slow), madhya (medium), and drut (fast).
9Compared with a tukra, a toda in Kathak theory is generally understood as:
A.A longer/more developed rhythmic composition that commonly ends in a tihai
B.A type of ankle bell metal only
C.A permanent stage curtain
D.A nayika classification by jati
Explanation: Tukra is a shorter rhythmic piece; toda is a fuller rhythmic composition, typically closing with a tihai.
10Paran in Kathak is characteristically a composition that:
A.Is only a slow pure abhinaya thumri with no bols
B.Is only a folk wedding song of Haryana
C.Is a type of head jewellery
D.Uses powerful tabla/pakhawaj-style bols and often ends with a tihai
Explanation: Paran is a forceful nritta composition employing bold drum bols (often pakhawaj-flavoured) and commonly resolving in a tihai.

About the BSEH SS Dance Kathak Exam

Haryana Senior Secondary Dance under BSEH (Class 12, subject code 700) combines theory and performance assessment aligned to the Board’s Dance syllabus. Theory emphasizes Kathak vocabulary and history, taal literacy (Teentaal, Jhaptaal, Tilwara), ang sanchalan, folk dances of Punjab and Haryana, nayak–nayika classifications, and technical composition terms. Official assessment is Theory 30 + Practical 50 + Internal Assessment 20 over about 2 hours 30 minutes of theory work. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for theory revision only; pair it with official syllabus PDFs, written short/long answers, and school practical rehearsal via bseh.org.in.

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

BSEH Senior Secondary Dance is a Class 12 elective under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 700). Full marks: Theory 30 + Practical 50 + Internal Assessment 20 = 100. Theory (~2 hours 30 minutes) covers definitions, ang sanchalan, Teentaal/Jhaptaal/Tilwara, Kathak history and government contribution, Punjab–Haryana folk dances and benefits of dance, nayak–nayika bheda, and technical terminology. Practical typically includes tatkar and layakari, padhant, practical notebook, compositions in Teentaal, and viva (confirm current QPD on bseh.org.in). Local bank: English MCQ theory study adaptation with explanations.

Time Limit

About 2 hours 30 minutes (theory paper); practical separately scheduled

Passing Score

33%

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by BSEH and paid through affiliated schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

~12% of this local bank

Definitions & Core Vocabulary

Tali, khali, sam, vandana, aamad, paran, tihai, laya, tukra, toda, aavartan, bhangibheda, salami, lokdharmi, natyadharmi.

~10% of this local bank

Ang Sanchalan

Sthanak, chari, gati, mandala, bhramari, and utplavana body-movement concepts.

~18% of this local bank

Taal Parichaya

Teentaal, Jhaptaal, Tilwara — matras, vibhag ideas, theka, and dugun.

~18% of this local bank

Kathak History & Government

Definition, gharanas, sequence, Bindadin Maharaj, Gopi Krishna, institutions and scholarships.

~14% of this local bank

Folk Dances & Benefits

Punjab and Haryana folk forms, costume/instruments, and advantages of dance.

~14% of this local bank

Nayak–Nayika Bheda

Hero types by swabhav; heroine types by dharma, swarup, and jati.

~14% of this local bank

Technical Terminology

Toda, tukra, paran, chakradar forms, tihai, and kavit recognition/writing concepts.

Preparing for the BSEH SS Dance Kathak Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 33%
  • Assessment: BSEH Senior Secondary Dance is a Class 12 elective under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 700). Full marks: Theory 30 + Practical 50 + Internal Assessment 20 = 100. Theory (~2 hours 30 minutes) covers definitions, ang sanchalan, Teentaal/Jhaptaal/Tilwara, Kathak history and government contribution, Punjab–Haryana folk dances and benefits of dance, nayak–nayika bheda, and technical terminology. Practical typically includes tatkar and layakari, padhant, practical notebook, compositions in Teentaal, and viva (confirm current QPD on bseh.org.in). Local bank: English MCQ theory study adaptation with explanations.
  • Time limit: About 2 hours 30 minutes (theory paper); practical separately scheduled
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by BSEH and paid through affiliated schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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BSEH SS Dance Kathak: Suggested Study Strategy

1Build a terminology notebook for tali, khali, sam, aamad, paran, tihai, tukra, toda, aavartan, and related terms with one-line definitions you can write from memory.
2Make a comparison chart of Teentaal, Jhaptaal, and Tilwara covering matras, vibhag pattern, tali/khali placement, and theka character.
3Link gharanas (Lucknow, Jaipur, Banaras) to stylistic emphases and revise presentation order: vandana/thaat → aamad → tukra/toda/paran → tihai ideas.
4For nayak–nayika, learn classification bases first (swabhav; dharma, swarup, jati) before memorizing individual type names.
5After MCQ revision, complete school practical notebook entries and padhant drills — theory MCQs do not replace the 50-mark practical.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is BSEH Senior Secondary Dance officially examined?

Dance is examined under the Haryana Senior Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 subject (code 700). Full marks are Theory 30 + Practical 50 + Internal Assessment 20. Theory lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes with mixed objective and short/long items. Confirm the year’s syllabus PDF, QPD, and date sheet on bseh.org.in.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official Senior Secondary Dance paper?

No. Official BSEH Class 12 Dance theory mixes a limited objective section with short and long answers, and Practical is 50 marks of performance assessment. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for theory concepts only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, practical substitute, or full written-paper simulation.

What syllabus does this bank follow?

It is aligned to BSEH Senior Secondary (Class 12) Dance code 700 (2025–26 syllabus structure): definitions, ang sanchalan, Teentaal/Jhaptaal/Tilwara, Kathak history and government contribution, Punjab–Haryana folk dances and benefits of dance, nayak–nayika bheda, and technical terminology of dance compositions.

What is the pass mark for BSEH Senior Secondary Dance?

BSEH Senior Secondary subject pass floor is commonly stated as 33%. Always verify the current BSEH Senior Secondary notification for exact criteria for your sitting, including any practical component rules your school applies.

Where should I check official syllabus and date sheets?

Use the Board of School Education Haryana website at bseh.org.in for the Class 12 syllabus catalog (Dance PDF, code 700), date sheets, and exam circulars.

How should I use this free MCQ bank for a performance-weighted subject?

Use these MCQs for daily theory drills on definitions, taal, Kathak history, folk forms, and nayak–nayika. Also rehearse practical tatkar, padhant, and Teentaal compositions with your teacher, maintain the practical notebook, and practise written short/long answers from BSEH-style model papers.