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Key Facts: RBSE SS Sitar Exam

065

RBSE subject code for Instrumental Music (Sitar)

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 (Sitar) (code 065) 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 Sitar Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to review concepts for the RBSE SS Sitar exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1On a sitar, the large dried-gourd resonating chamber at the lower end is called the:
A.Tumba
B.Syahi
C.Mizrab
D.Bayan
Explanation: The tumba is the sitar’s principal gourd resonator that amplifies string vibration. Together with the wooden face (tabli), it shapes the instrument’s tone.
2The long wooden neck or fingerboard of the sitar is traditionally called the:
A.Dand (dandi)
B.Khali
C.Gat
D.Theka
Explanation: The dand (also spelled dandi) is the long fretted neck/fingerboard on which frets are tied and along which the left hand stops the melody string.
3What is a mizrab on the sitar?
A.A wire plectrum worn on a right-hand finger to pluck the strings
B.A sympathetic string running under the frets only
C.The black paste on a tabla head
D.A tala cycle of sixteen matras
Explanation: The mizrab is a metal finger-plectrum (usually on the index finger of the right hand) used to strike the main playing strings and chikari in sitar technique.
4Sympathetic strings on a sitar that vibrate in response to the main melody and enrich resonance are called:
A.Syahi strings
B.Only tabla bayan strings
C.Tarab (taraf) strings
D.Matra strings
Explanation: Tarab (also taraf/tarabdar strings) are under-strings that resonate sympathetically with fretted notes, adding the characteristic shimmer of the sitar.
5The high drone/rhythm strings commonly struck for pulse and jhala colour on the sitar are the:
A.Tabla dayan strings
B.Chikari strings
C.Only the lowest kharaj string without any other role
D.Western violin E-string only by definition
Explanation: Chikari strings are high, open strings tuned to the tonic (and often related pitches) and are struck for rhythmic punctuation, especially in jhala.
6Movable metal frets on the sitar dand, traditionally tied with thread so pitch can be adjusted, are called:
A.Sam
B.Parda (frets)
C.Bol
D.Theka
Explanation: Sitar frets (parda) are metal rods or bars tied to the neck so they can be shifted slightly for fine tuning and different scale needs—unlike fixed frets on a guitar.
7The main melody string most frequently fretted and plucked on the sitar is commonly called the:
A.Only the tarab set with no fretting
B.Dhaivati only as a permanent name of every string
C.Baaj (baj / baaj ki taar)
D.Khali string
Explanation: The primary playing string—baaj or baaj ki taar—carries most of the melodic work. Players spend the large majority of performance time on this string.
8The wooden face covering the open side of the tumba, on which the main bridge rests, is the:
A.Aroha
B.Tabli
C.Pakad
D.Mizrab
Explanation: The tabli is the flat wooden soundboard of the gourd body. Bridge placement and jawari shaping on the tabli strongly affect tone.
9The carved wooden joint that connects the sitar’s dand (neck) to the tumba (gourd) is known as the:
A.Gulu (gullu)
B.Vadi
C.Nyasa
D.Tala
Explanation: The gulu (gullu) is the connecting block between neck and resonator. Structural integrity and alignment of frets depend on a sound gulu joint.
10Tuning pegs on the sitar used to raise or lower string pitch are called:
A.Kunti (khunti / pegs)
B.Meend
C.Andolan
D.Gamak
Explanation: Kunti (khunti) are the wooden tuning pegs for main and, on the side of the neck, often for tarab strings. Players fine-tune with pegs and sometimes beads/fine-tuners.

About the RBSE SS Sitar Exam

Free English-language MCQ practice for Rajasthan RBSE Senior Secondary (Class 12) Instrumental Music (Sitar) (code 065), 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 065.

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.

20%

Sitar Structure and Tuning

Parts of sitar, strings, frets, basic tuning knowledge.

30%

Raga Theory

Thaat, jati, vadi-samvadi, aroha-avaroha, time theory basics.

20%

Forms and Performance Knowledge

Alaap, jor, jhala, gat, meend, gamak concepts for study.

15%

Taal Awareness for Melody Instruments

Common taals used with sitar performance.

15%

Music History and Notation

Gharana awareness and notation systems for study.

Preparing for the RBSE SS Sitar 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 065.
  • 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

  • Work through all 100 available questions
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  • Track weak areas and revisit them
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RBSE SS Sitar: Suggested Study Strategy

1Start with the official unit list for code 065 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 (Sitar) 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 (Sitar)?

RBSE lists Instrumental Music (Sitar) under subject code 065 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).