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Key Facts: RBSE SS Tabla Exam

063

RBSE subject code for Instrumental Music (Tabla)

RBSE 2026 subject-wise statistics

100

Typical full marks for the subject scheme

RBSE syllabus examination scheme

3.15 hrs

Typical theory paper duration

RBSE Class 12 / Varishtha Upadhyaya syllabus scheme

33%

Typical minimum pass marks (confirm circular)

RBSE examination regulations

100

Free English MCQ study questions on this page

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RBSE Senior Secondary (Class 12) Instrumental Music (Tabla) (code 063) is a real Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan public-examination subject with appeared candidates in the 2026 main examination subject-wise statistics. Typical scheme: Theory 56 + Sessional 14 = 70 and Practical 30 = 100; passing generally 33% (and separate practical pass where applicable). Use these free MCQs for theory revision only.

Sample RBSE SS Tabla Practice Questions

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1In Hindustani tala theory, a matra is best defined as:
A.The basic beat unit that measures duration inside a tala cycle
B.Only the wooden rim of the dayan drum
C.A complete raga scale outline (aroha–avroha)
D.A silent hand gesture with no rhythmic meaning
Explanation: A matra is the fundamental unit of time (beat) in a tala. Talas are counted and structured as a fixed number of matras per avartan.
2What is a vibhag in a tala?
A.A sectional division of the tala cycle grouping matras
B.The metal shell of the bayan alone
C.A Western key signature with three sharps
D.A melodic ornament used only in alap
Explanation: Vibhags are the internal sections of a tala (for example Teentaal’s four vibhags of 4 matras). They organise matras and help locate tali and khali.
3Sam (sum) in a tala cycle primarily means:
A.The last empty beat of every vibhag
B.Any random stroke played only on the bayan
C.The first and most emphasised beat of the avartan, where cycle resolution is felt
D.A notation mark used only for Western staff clefs
Explanation: Sam is the first matra of the cycle and the principal point of rhythmic arrival. Compositions and tihais commonly resolve on sam.
4Khali in tala theory is best described as:
A.The black paste disc fixed permanently on the gajra straps
B.The empty or wave beat that contrasts with clapped tali, often shown with 0 in notation
C.Always the loudest open dha stroke on every matra
D.A complete 16-matra tala identical to Teentaal
Explanation: Khali (literally ‘empty’) is a structurally important unstressed/wave beat that balances tali. In Bhatkhande-style notation it is commonly marked 0.
5Tali in a tala structure refers to:
A.Only the leather straps that hold the pudi
B.Clapped (stressed) beats that help mark the vibhag architecture of the cycle
C.A free improvisation without any pulse
D.A raga’s prescribed time of day
Explanation: Tali are the clapped/stressed beats that articulate the tala’s vibhags, contrasting with khali (wave/empty). Together they make the cycle’s pattern memorable.
6Theka is best defined as:
A.A random set of bols with no fixed cycle identity
B.Only the left-hand pressure technique on the bayan
C.A Western metronome marking for allegro only
D.The characteristic bol pattern that identifies a particular tala when played in its basic form
Explanation: Theka is the standard bol sequence associated with a tala (for example Teentaal’s well-known dha dhin dhin dha…). It is how listeners recognise the tala in performance.
7Avartan (avartana) means:
A.One complete cycle of the tala from sam back to the next sam
B.Only the middle vibhag of Rupak
C.A type of string instrument tuning peg
D.The black syahi paste recipe alone
Explanation: An avartan is one full revolution of the tala cycle. Counting, layakari, and composition lengths are often discussed in avartans.
8Laya in Hindustani music primarily refers to:
A.A fixed 7-matra tala always identical to Rupak
B.The tempo or speed of the rhythmic flow
C.Only the names of the six major Tabla gharanas
D.The written staff clef used in Carnatic theory only
Explanation: Laya is the speed/tempo of music (commonly described as vilambit, madhya, drut). Layakari is the art of working with proportional speeds inside that flow.
9Which trio correctly orders common laya categories from slow to fast?
A.Drut → vilambit → madhya
B.Madhya → vilambit → drut
C.Drut → madhya → vilambit
D.Vilambit → madhya → drut
Explanation: Standard teaching order is vilambit (slow), madhya (medium), and drut (fast). Many khyal presentations move from slower to faster stages.
10In standard Bhatkhande-style tala notation, sam is commonly marked with:
A.Only a sharp sign (#) as in Western keys
B.A blank space with no symbol at all on every first beat
C.The letter R for raga
D.X (or a special sam sign) on the first matra of the cycle
Explanation: Bhatkhande notation conventionally marks sam with X (and khali with 0, tali with numbers). This helps students read vibhag architecture at a glance.

About the RBSE SS Tabla Exam

Free English-language MCQ practice for Rajasthan RBSE Senior Secondary (Class 12) Instrumental Music (Tabla) (code 063), covering topics from official board syllabus scope and 2026 subject-wise result statistics. This bank is a study adaptation for concept practice — not an official paper simulation or practical substitute.

Exam sponsor: Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (RBSE), Ajmer. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official RBSE mixed written theory plus separate practical/viva components. Typical full marks pattern Theory 56 + Sessional 14 = 70 and Practical 30 = 100, theory duration 3 hours 15 minutes. Candidates must often pass theory and practical separately. Local bank: English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation — not a practical/performance simulation. Official delivery commonly English/Hindi. Subject code 063.

Time Limit

3 hours 15 minutes (theory); practical duration as per subject scheme (commonly ~3–4 hours)

Passing Score

Minimum 33% marks in the subject as per RBSE examination regulations (confirm current session circulars). Where theory and practical are separate, candidates must pass each component as required by the subject scheme.

Exam / Certification Fees

As per RBSE annual examination fee notification for school/private candidates (Senior Secondary (Class 12) full board form fee is notified each cycle on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in — confirm the current circular; subject papers are not separately priced on the statistics page)

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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.

25%

Taal System Basics

Matra, vibhag, sam, khali, theka structure.

25%

Common Taals

Teentaal, Jhaptaal, Ektaal, Keherwa, Dadra and related forms.

20%

Tabla Technique Knowledge

Bols, kayda, rela, tukda, tihai concepts for study (not performance certification).

15%

Raga–Taal Relationship

Accompaniment roles and laya concepts.

15%

Music Theory and Notation

Bhatkhande/notation awareness, history of percussion traditions.

Preparing for the RBSE SS Tabla Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum 33% marks in the subject as per RBSE examination regulations (confirm current session circulars). Where theory and practical are separate, candidates must pass each component as required by the subject scheme.
  • Assessment: Official RBSE mixed written theory plus separate practical/viva components. Typical full marks pattern Theory 56 + Sessional 14 = 70 and Practical 30 = 100, theory duration 3 hours 15 minutes. Candidates must often pass theory and practical separately. Local bank: English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation — not a practical/performance simulation. Official delivery commonly English/Hindi. Subject code 063.
  • Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes (theory); practical duration as per subject scheme (commonly ~3–4 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: As per RBSE annual examination fee notification for school/private candidates (Senior Secondary (Class 12) full board form fee is notified each cycle on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in — confirm the current circular; subject papers are not separately priced on the statistics page) Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

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RBSE SS Tabla: Suggested Study Strategy

1Start with the official unit list for code 063 and weight high-mark units first.
2Use MCQs to diagnose weak concepts, then rewrite answers in your own words.
3Complete practical/sessional work on the school timeline — MCQs do not replace it.
4Practice previous RBSE model papers when published for constructed-response timing.
5Track errors by topic and re-test those categories after 48 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official RBSE Instrumental Music (Tabla) exam multiple-choice only?

No. Official RBSE papers mix objective and constructed-response tasks; subjects with practical or skill components also require that evidence. The 100 questions here are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept practice only.

What is the subject code for RBSE Instrumental Music (Tabla)?

RBSE lists Instrumental Music (Tabla) under subject code 063 in the 2026 main examination subject-wise statistics.

What is the typical passing standard?

RBSE generally requires minimum 33% in the subject; where theory and practical are separate, candidates must meet the scheme for each component. Confirm the current session circular.

Where can I find the official syllabus?

Download board syllabus materials from rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in (Class 12 syllabus PDF).