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Key Facts: Odisha CHSE +2 Vocational Tabla Exam

Tabla trade

CHSE Odisha +2 vocational Tabla (Performing Arts area, Part-1-3)

CHSE Part-1-3 Vocational Courses catalog

40 + 60

Theory Full Marks 40 and Practical Full Marks 60 per trade paper in Part-1-3 scheme

CHSE Odisha Vocational Courses Part-III scheme of studies

~2 h / ~3 h

About 2 hours for 40-mark theory; about 3 hours for 60-mark practical (confirm timetable)

CHSE Part-1-3 examination duration table

Papers I–IV

First-year Papers I–II and second-year Papers III–IV cover bols through gharanas, notation, and solo/accompaniment

Part-1-3 Tabla syllabus pages

Teentaal core

16-matra Teentaal is the primary solo preparation tala for kayda, rela, tukuda, chakradar, and tihai

CHSE vocational Tabla practical units

CHSE Odisha

Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha administers AHSE / vocational examinations

chseodisha.nic.in

MCQ adaptation

This bank trains theory knowledge only—not practical performance replacement

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CHSE Odisha +2 vocational Tabla: theory 40 + practical 60 per trade paper under Part-1-3 (confirm circular). Covers Dayan/Bayan, bols, tala, kayda/rela/tukra, gharanas, notation, accompaniment. Free 2026 MCQ bank is a theory study adaptation—not a performance skill-evidence replacement.

Sample Odisha CHSE +2 Vocational Tabla Practice Questions

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1In Hindustani tabla, the higher-pitched right-hand drum is commonly called the:
A.Dayan (or tabla proper)
B.Bayan (or duggi) only
C.Tanpura only
D.Sarangi only
Explanation: The pair is Dayan (right-hand, wooden shell, higher pitch) and Bayan (left-hand bass drum, often metal/clay). CHSE vocational theory expects detailed knowledge of tabla and bayan parts.
2The Bayan (duggi) is primarily used to produce:
A.Bass and pressure-modulated left-hand tones
B.Only fixed high-pitched Teentaal bols with the right fingers
C.Wind (sushira) pitches only
D.Melody notes of a raga’s aroha alone
Explanation: Bayan supplies the bass and many left-hand bols; palm pressure on the syahi can bend pitch. Dayan carries most articulated right-hand syllables.
3A standard Dayan shell is typically made of:
A.Wood (hollowed cylindrical shell)
B.Only glass fibre with no wood tradition
C.A single brass plate without a cavity
D.Bamboo reed only
Explanation: Classical Dayan construction uses a turned wooden shell. Bayan shells are often metal (or clay in some traditions). Construction parts are Unit-III theory content.
4The black circular paste on the tabla playing surface is called the:
A.Syahi (or gab)
B.Bridge (ghodi) of a sitar
C.Bridge pin of a violin
D.Reed of a shehnai
Explanation: Syahi (gab) is the layered black paste that shapes tone and sustain on both Dayan and Bayan heads—core physical description of tabla parts.
5The rawhide head (pudi) of the tabla is tensioned and tuned mainly by:
A.Adjusting the leather straps (tasma/badi) and wooden blocks (gatta)
B.Pouring water into the shell before every piece
C.Loosening frets like a sitar
D.Changing the number of drone strings
Explanation: Tuning uses strap tension and cylindrical wooden blocks (gatta) under the straps; hammer taps on the gajra rim fine-tune pitch. Ideal practice includes maintaining correct tension.
6Compared with Pakhawaj, the modern tabla pair is characteristically:
A.A two-drum Hindustani set (Dayan + Bayan) evolved for lighter, more articulate accompaniment and solo baj
B.Always a single double-headed barrel identical to mridangam only
C.A free-reed keyboard instrument
D.Only an Odissi dance costume accessory
Explanation: Syllabus requires comparative study of Pakhawaj and Tabla. Tabla is a pair of single-headed drums with distinct gharana bajs; pakhawaj is the older barrel drum with different bol language and repertoire.
7Ideal tabla practice (riyaaz) emphasized in vocational theory includes:
A.Regular padhant (recitation), theka clarity, and gradual speed with correct hand posture
B.Only silent reading of essays with no hand work
C.Avoiding all theka practice until Year 2
D.Practising only Western snare rudiments exclusively
Explanation: Paper-I theory covers knowledge of ideal tabla practice: clear bols, posture, padhant, and progressive laya work alongside practical papers.
8Which statement about Dayan and Bayan roles is most accurate?
A.Dayan articulates many right-hand bols; Bayan supplies bass and left-hand strokes that complete composite phrases
B.Both drums always play only identical open Na strokes at the same pitch
C.Bayan never participates in composite bols
D.Dayan is only struck with a stick like a nagara
Explanation: Composite alphabets combine right and left hands (e.g., Dha, Dhin). Detailed knowledge of parts and of right/left/both-hand alphabets is Paper-I Unit-I/III content.
9In instrument classification, tabla belongs primarily to:
A.Avanaddha vadya (membrane/percussion)
B.Tata vadya only (chordophones)
C.Sushira vadya only (aerophones)
D.Ghana vadya only when struck metal idiophones alone
Explanation: Paper-IV theory studies classification of Indian instruments with special attention to ghana and percussion. Tabla is avanaddha (stretched membrane).
10The woven outer rim ring of the head, used when seating and fine-tuning, is often called the:
A.Gajra
B.Mizrab
C.Javari
D.Toomba
Explanation: Gajra is the braided leather rim of the pudi. Physical-part vocabulary is expected in “different parts of Tabla and Bayan.”

About the Odisha CHSE +2 Vocational Tabla Exam

Odisha CHSE Higher Secondary Vocational Tabla is the official +2 vocational Performing Arts trade subject listed in the Council’s Part-III catalog (Humanities, Home Science, Visual Arts & Performing Art — Tabla). It develops Hindustani tabla underpinning knowledge and skill: Dayan/Bayan construction and alphabets, composite bols, tala theory and prescribed thekas (Teentaal, Jhaptaal, Rupak, Dadra, Keharwa, Ektaal, Choutaal, Tewra, Dhamar, Deepchandi, Sultal, Dhumali, and related), kayda–rela–tukuda–tihai–chakradar composition language, gharana baj overview, Bhatkhande notation, layakari/jati, accompaniment (nagma/bandish), and biographies of major players. Official assessment is mixed theory and substantial practical performance evidence. The free 100 MCQs on this page are an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for theory only—they are not a substitute for hand technique, padhant, solo/accompaniment practice, practical records, viva, or the official written paper format.

Exam sponsor: Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha (CHSE Odisha). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Per CHSE Odisha Vocational Courses Part-III scheme of studies: each year the trade subject totals 200 marks with Paper I/III Theory 40 + Practical 60 and Paper II/IV Theory 40 + Practical 60. Theory duration for 40-mark papers is about 2 hours; practicals of 60 marks about 3 hours (confirm current timetable). Tabla theory spans bol alphabets (right/left/both hands and composites), tala definitions and prescribed thekas, Dayan/Bayan construction and ideal practice, Bhatkhande taal lipi, comparative tala pairs, gharanas and baj, composition types (kaida, rela, tukuda, paran, tihai, chakradar, peshkar, uthan, mukhda, mohra, laggi/laddi), Taal Dasa Prana elements, essays, and life sketches. Practicals include Teentaal/Jhaptaal solo items, ekgun–chougun theka, kayda with palats, rela, tukuda, chakradar, damdar/bedamdar and pada-badh tihais, padhant with tali/khali, prakars, peshkar, and nagma/bandish accompaniment tasks. The 100 questions here are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for theory judgment only—they do not replace riyaaz, padhant, practicals, records, viva, or project evidence.

Time Limit

About 2.00 hours per 40-mark theory paper and about 3.00 hours per 60-mark practical under the Part-1-3 vocational scheme (confirm the AHSE / college practical schedule for your sitting).

Passing Score

Confirm the current CHSE vocational / AHSE result circular for separate theory and practical minima and overall trade pass rules for your registration year. Do not rely on unofficial fixed percentage quotes.

Exam / Certification Fees

Included in the CHSE Higher Secondary / vocational examination form-fill-up fee as notified by the Council; see official fee notifications on chseodisha.nic.in for the examination year and candidate category.

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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%

Tabla Construction & Ideal Practice

Dayan (right/higher) and Bayan (left/bass), shell materials, syahi, gajra, strap/gatta tuning, avanaddha classification, tabla vs pakhawaj, origin overview, posture and ideal riyaaz.

14%

Bols & Alphabets

Right-only, left-only, and both-hand alphabets; composite cells (terekeTe, DheTeteTe, Ghedenaga, KeTedha, Traka, Dhatidhaga, Dheredhere, etc.); padhant of bols with tala.

20%

Tala Theory

Definitions (tala, matra, bibhaga, sam, khali, theka, avartan, prakar); Teentaal 16, Jhaptaal 10, Rupak 7, Dadra 6, Keharwa 8, Ektaal 12, Choutaal 12, Tewra, Dhamar 14, Deepchandi 14, Sultal, Dhumali; equal-beat comparisons.

18%

Compositions & Forms

Kaida and palat, rela, tukuda, paran, tihai (damdar/bedamdar), chakradar, uthan, peshkar, mukhda, mohra, laggi/laddi, chalan, bistar; Teentaal solo item map.

10%

Layakari & Jati

Laya types; ekgun–digun–chougun; tisra and chatusra kayda; pada-badh tihai construction; adlaya tukuda; selected Taal Dasa Prana elements.

10%

Gharanas & Parampara

Gharana and baj; Delhi, Ajrada, Lucknow (Year 1); Banaras, Farukhabad, Punjab (Year 2); Guru–Shishya parampara.

10%

Notation (Bhatkhande Taal Lipi)

Writing prescribed talas with characteristics ekgun–chougun; mukhda/tihai lipi from listed matras; composition notation; sam–khali structure; Bhatkhande/Paluskar awareness.

6%

Accompaniment, Performance & Biographies

Nagma/lahra and chota khayal accompaniment context; solo performance structure; artist qualities; prescribed life sketches (including Zakir Hussain, Alla Rakha, Kishan Maharaj, and listed Odisha/regional masters).

Preparing for the Odisha CHSE +2 Vocational Tabla Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Confirm the current CHSE vocational / AHSE result circular for separate theory and practical minima and overall trade pass rules for your registration year. Do not rely on unofficial fixed percentage quotes.
  • Assessment: Per CHSE Odisha Vocational Courses Part-III scheme of studies: each year the trade subject totals 200 marks with Paper I/III Theory 40 + Practical 60 and Paper II/IV Theory 40 + Practical 60. Theory duration for 40-mark papers is about 2 hours; practicals of 60 marks about 3 hours (confirm current timetable). Tabla theory spans bol alphabets (right/left/both hands and composites), tala definitions and prescribed thekas, Dayan/Bayan construction and ideal practice, Bhatkhande taal lipi, comparative tala pairs, gharanas and baj, composition types (kaida, rela, tukuda, paran, tihai, chakradar, peshkar, uthan, mukhda, mohra, laggi/laddi), Taal Dasa Prana elements, essays, and life sketches. Practicals include Teentaal/Jhaptaal solo items, ekgun–chougun theka, kayda with palats, rela, tukuda, chakradar, damdar/bedamdar and pada-badh tihais, padhant with tali/khali, prakars, peshkar, and nagma/bandish accompaniment tasks. The 100 questions here are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for theory judgment only—they do not replace riyaaz, padhant, practicals, records, viva, or project evidence.
  • Time limit: About 2.00 hours per 40-mark theory paper and about 3.00 hours per 60-mark practical under the Part-1-3 vocational scheme (confirm the AHSE / college practical schedule for your sitting).
  • Exam / certification fees: Included in the CHSE Higher Secondary / vocational examination form-fill-up fee as notified by the Council; see official fee notifications on chseodisha.nic.in for the examination year and candidate category. Official sources

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Odisha CHSE +2 Vocational Tabla: Suggested Study Strategy

1Alternate MCQ drills with padhant aloud (clap tali / wave khali)—official theory is not pure MCQ, and padhant is examined practically.
2Practise Dayan and Bayan alphabets separately, then composite cells (terekeTe, Ghedenaga, Dhatidhaga) slowly before speed.
3Memorise matra counts and vibhag maps: Teentaal 16, Jhaptaal 10, Rupak 7, Dadra 6, Keharwa 8, Ektaal 12, Dhamar/Deepchandi 14.
4For every major tala, write theka in Bhatkhande lipi ekgun and digun; then play and recite the same material.
5Build Teentaal solo order in your mind: uthan/peshkar → kayda + palats → rela → tukuda/chakradar → tihai.
6Drill damdar vs bedamdar tihai and pada-badh starts from listed matras (1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, etc.).
7Make a one-page gharana map: Delhi/Ajrada/Lucknow (Y1) and Banaras/Farukhabad/Punjab (Y2) with one baj keyword each.
8Treat practical records, accompaniment (nagma/bandish), and viva as mark-bearing: explain bols, structure, and gharana ideas aloud.
9Use official Part-1-3 unit lists as your checklist; this bank accelerates theory recall but does not replace CHSE practicals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official CHSE Odisha Vocational Tabla exam pure multiple-choice?

No. Official Tabla trade assessment under the Part-1-3 vocational scheme uses theory papers (Full Marks 40) and practical papers (Full Marks 60) with performance skill evidence, padhant, records, and viva elements as arranged by the college/Council. This page’s 100 MCQs are an English study adaptation for underpinning theory only.

What topics are covered in CHSE Vocational Tabla?

Tabla/bayan construction and alphabets, composite bols, tala definitions and prescribed thekas (Teentaal, Jhaptaal, Rupak, Dadra, Keharwa, Ektaal, Choutaal, Tewra, Dhamar, Deepchandi, Sultal, Dhumali, and related), kayda/rela/tukuda/tihai/chakradar and related forms, gharanas, Bhatkhande notation, layakari/jati, accompaniment concepts, essays, and life sketches—matching the Council Part-1-3 Tabla outline.

How are marks structured for the Tabla trade subject?

In the CHSE vocational Part-1-3 scheme of studies, the trade subject is 200 marks per year with Theory 40 + Practical 60 for each of two papers (Papers I–II in first year; Papers III–IV in second year). Confirm any updated pattern notification for your examination year.

How long are the Tabla theory and practical examinations?

Under the published Part-1-3 duration table, 40-mark theory papers are about 2.00 hours and 60-mark practicals about 3.00 hours. Always check the current CHSE timetable for your sitting.

What is the exam fee for CHSE vocational Tabla?

There is no separate open stand-alone “Tabla only” fee quoted on this page. Fees are included in the Council’s Higher Secondary / vocational form-fill-up notification for the year and candidate category. See chseodisha.nic.in for the official circular.

Can this free MCQ bank replace practical and padhant preparation?

No. Practical skill evidence is essential for Tabla (theka, kayda, rela, tukuda, tihai, solo items, accompaniment, padhant). Use these MCQs for theory drills and still complete daily riyaaz, college practicals, records, and viva practice.

Where is the official syllabus for Vocational Tabla?

See CHSE Odisha Vocational Courses Part-III (Humanities, Home Science, Visual Arts & Performing Art), Tabla section (catalog pages for +2 First/Second Year Papers I–IV), hosted at https://chseodisha.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Part-1-3.pdf and the Council syllabus portal at https://chseodisha.nic.in/syllabus.

How does vocational Tabla differ from Elective Indian Music (Tabla branch)?

Vocational Tabla is a dedicated +2 vocational trade with its own Papers I–IV theory/practical scheme under Part-1-3. Elective Indian Music is an Arts elective scheme that can include a Tabla branch among other music options. Both are CHSE Odisha assessments, but they are different subject codes/pathways—use the syllabus that matches your enrolment.