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Key Facts: BSEH SS Tabla Exam

652

BSEH Senior Secondary Hindustani Music Tabla subject code

BSEH Class 12 Tabla syllabus

30 + 50 + 20

Theory + Practical + Internal Assessment marks (total 100)

BSEH Class 12 Tabla course structure 2025-26

2½ hours

Typical BSEH Senior Secondary Tabla theory exam duration

BSEH question-paper design (code 652)

33%

Common Senior Secondary subject pass floor for BSEH theory electives

BSEH Senior Secondary notification practice

English MCQ adaptation

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

OpenExamPrep practice policy

BSEH Senior Secondary Tabla (code 652) is a Class 12 public-exam subject: Theory 30 + Practical 50 + IA 20 = 100, theory about 2½ hours, with a 33% pass floor — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for bols, taals, kayda/rela, gharanas, history, and prescribed biographies.

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1In a Tabla solo recital, which composition typically opens the presentation as a systematic theme for further expansion?
A.Peshkar (peshkara)
B.Laggi in Dadra only
C.A closing tihai without theme
D.A fixed raga alap
Explanation: Peshkar (peshkara) is the traditional opening thematic composition of a Tabla solo, developed through variations before later forms such as kayda and rela.
2What best defines a kayda (qaida) in Tabla theory?
A.A fixed theme developed through systematic paltas and usually concluded with a tihai
B.Only the bayan stroke used to mark khali
C.A free improvisation with no repeating theme
D.A vocal bandish form unrelated to percussion
Explanation: A kayda presents a clear bol theme that is expanded through paltas (variations) while retaining structural identity, commonly ending with a tihai that lands on sam.
3Compared with a kayda, a rela is best described as:
A.A denser, faster-flowing composition built from rapid, closely packed bol patterns
B.A slow dhrupad vocal form only
C.A tuning method for the syahi
D.A 16-matra tala identical to Teental
Explanation: Rela emphasises rapid, continuous, closely articulated bols with a flowing character; it is typically faster and denser than a kayda theme.
4An uthan in Tabla performance is primarily:
A.An introductory composition that announces the soloist’s presence, often before or near the start of full thematic development
B.The final silent bar of every tala
C.Only the leather strap system of the bayan
D.A South Indian mridangam theka name
Explanation: Uthan is an opening/introductory composition that projects the player’s command at the start of a presentation, distinct from the more systematic peshkar–kayda development that follows.
5A chakkardar (chakradar) composition is characterised by:
A.A phrase group that is designed to complete three full cycles (chakkar) before resolving on sam
B.Playing only on the dayan permanently
C.Using no bols at all
D.Changing raga every matra
Explanation: Chakkardar compositions multiply a unit so that three cycles (chakkar) of the designed phrase structure resolve powerfully on sam.
6A tukra in Tabla repertoire is best defined as:
A.A relatively short, fixed composition that typically ends with a tihai landing on sam
B.An unlimited free improvisation without cadence
C.Only the written notation system of Bhatkhande
D.A melodic gamak ornament
Explanation: Tukra is a compact, composed piece (often brilliant or showy) that concludes with a tihai designed to meet sam cleanly.
7A paran (often associated with pakhawaj tradition and used on Tabla) typically features:
A.Powerful, resonant bol language and composed phrases that may include heavy open strokes and cadential design
B.Only whispered bols played exclusively in silence
C.A raga scale of seven notes
D.A string-instrument plucking technique
Explanation: Paran compositions draw on pakhawaj-style forceful bol vocabulary and structured phrases; they are part of both pakhawaj and Tabla advanced repertoire.
8What is a tihai?
A.A rhythmic phrase repeated three times so that the last stroke lands on sam
B.A permanent mute placed under the pudi
C.A 7-matra tala only
D.The name of the bayan’s metal shell
Explanation: Tihai is a thrice-repeated cadential phrase calculated so the final stroke coincides with sam, creating a strong structural arrival.
9A damdar tihai differs from a simple continuous tihai mainly because it:
A.Inserts measured pauses (dam) between the three statements of the phrase
B.Uses only left-hand strokes forever
C.Must be played in Rupak only
D.Never ends on sam
Explanation: Damdar tihai spaces the three iterations with intentional rests (dam), heightening tension before the final arrival on sam.
10In classical music terminology relevant to the syllabus, varna (varana) most nearly refers to:
A.Syllabic/stroke categories and letter-sound materials that form musical utterance
B.Only the black paste on the pudi
C.A government music exam board
D.A fixed 16-matra theka of Teental alone
Explanation: Varna relates to the elemental sound/syllable materials of music (and, by extension in percussion discourse, bol-sound categories) that build phrases.

About the BSEH SS Tabla Exam

Haryana Senior Secondary Tabla under BSEH covers Class 12 Hindustani Music Tabla (Percussion Instrument), subject code 652. Core theory topics include composition definitions (uthan, peshkara, kayda, rela, tukra, paran, chakkardar, tihai), layakari, Tabla/Pakhawaj history and gharanas, jaati classification, prescribed talas (Chartal, Ektal, Jhaptal, Dhamar) with comparative study, Indian music history, and biographies of major artists. Official assessment is Theory 30 + Practical 50 + Internal Assessment 20 (theory about 2½ hours). This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for theory revision; pair it with official syllabus PDFs and daily practical practice 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 Hindustani Music Tabla is a Class 12 elective under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 652). Official logistics: Theory 30 + Practical 50 + Internal Assessment 20 = 100; theory about 2½ hours. Syllabus: definitions and brief notes; layakari forms; Tabla/Pakhawaj history and gharanas; jaati classification; study of talas (Chartal, Dhamar, Jhaptal, Ektal and comparative pairs); history of Indian music; biographies of Pt. Kishan Maharaj, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Raja Chhatrapati Singh, and Birju Maharaj. Practical includes elaborations in prescribed talas, advanced kayda/rela, solo, accompaniment of folk/bhajan, and hand recitation of ekgun/dugun/chaugun. Hindi/English medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ theory study adaptation. Confirm the current syllabus PDF and circulars on bseh.org.in.

Time Limit

2½ hours

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.

~18% of this local bank

Definitions & Composition Forms

Uthan, peshkara, kayda, rela, tukra, paran, chakkardar, tihai, and related terminology.

~10% of this local bank

Layakari & Rhythm Forms

Ekgun, dugun, tigun, chaugun, and layakari types.

~12% of this local bank

History, Tuning & Gharanas

Tabla/Pakhawaj origin, tuning concepts, and gharana overview.

~8% of this local bank

Jaati Classification

Tala-related jaatis and matra-group patterns.

~24% of this local bank

Prescribed Talas

Chartal, Ektal, Jhaptal, Dhamar; comparative pairs; ekgun/dugun identification.

~10% of this local bank

Indian Music History

Ancient–medieval–modern outline and avanaddha vadya context.

~18% of this local bank

Biographies

Kishan Maharaj, Zakir Hussain, Raja Chhatrapati Singh, Birju Maharaj.

Preparing for the BSEH SS Tabla Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 33%
  • Assessment: BSEH Senior Secondary Hindustani Music Tabla is a Class 12 elective under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 652). Official logistics: Theory 30 + Practical 50 + Internal Assessment 20 = 100; theory about 2½ hours. Syllabus: definitions and brief notes; layakari forms; Tabla/Pakhawaj history and gharanas; jaati classification; study of talas (Chartal, Dhamar, Jhaptal, Ektal and comparative pairs); history of Indian music; biographies of Pt. Kishan Maharaj, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Raja Chhatrapati Singh, and Birju Maharaj. Practical includes elaborations in prescribed talas, advanced kayda/rela, solo, accompaniment of folk/bhajan, and hand recitation of ekgun/dugun/chaugun. Hindi/English medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ theory study adaptation. Confirm the current syllabus PDF and circulars on bseh.org.in.
  • Time limit: 2½ hours
  • 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 Tabla: Suggested Study Strategy

1Keep a terminology notebook: one-line definitions for uthan, peshkara, kayda, rela, tukra, paran, chakkardar, and tihai — high yield for objective and short answers.
2Write Chartal, Ektal, Jhaptal, and Dhamar thekas in ekgun and dugun daily; clap and recite before you play so theory and practical reinforce each other.
3Memorise comparative pairs: Chartal–Ektal (both 12), Jhaptal–Sool (both 10), Teental–Tilwara (both 16) with one structural difference each.
4Prepare concise biography cards (gharana/lineage, style traits, major contributions) for Kishan Maharaj, Zakir Hussain, Raja Chhatrapati Singh, and Birju Maharaj.
5After MCQ revision, complete full 30-mark mixed model papers in 2½ hours and schedule regular practical practice — MCQs alone cannot replace the 50-mark practical component.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is BSEH Senior Secondary Tabla officially examined?

Tabla is examined under the Haryana Senior Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 subject (code 652) with Theory 30 + Practical 50 + Internal Assessment 20 = 100 marks. Theory duration is about 2½ hours with a mixed written design. Confirm the year’s syllabus PDF, date sheet, and circulars on bseh.org.in.

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

No. Official BSEH Class 12 Tabla theory mixes objective and subjective sections (30 marks), and practical is 50 marks. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for theory concepts only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, full written-paper simulation, or performance test.

What syllabus does this bank follow?

It is aligned to BSEH Senior Secondary (Class 12) Hindustani Music Tabla (code 652): definitions and forms, layakari, Tabla/Pakhawaj history and gharanas, jaati classification, prescribed talas (Chartal, Dhamar, Jhaptal, Ektal and comparative study), Indian music history, and biographies of Pt. Kishan Maharaj, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Raja Chhatrapati Singh, and Birju Maharaj.

What is the pass mark for BSEH Senior Secondary Tabla?

BSEH Senior Secondary subject pass floor is commonly stated as 33% for theory electives. Always verify the current BSEH Senior Secondary notification for exact criteria for your sitting, including any separate practical/external requirements.

Where should I check official syllabus and date sheets?

Use the Board of School Education Haryana website at bseh.org.in for Class 12 syllabus catalog entries (including Hindustani Music Tabla code 652), date sheets, and exam circulars. The session syllabus PDF is linked from the Class 12 catalog.