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Key Facts: UPMSP High School Instrumental Music Exam

934

UPMSP High School subject code for Instrumental Music

UPMSP subject directory / Board_Syllabus.aspx

70 + 30

Common Theory + Internal full marks pattern (total 100)

UPMSP Class 10 subject syllabi (e.g., Science, English PDFs)

3 h 15 m

Typical theory paper duration (confirm subject scheme)

UPMSP High School examination practice

33%

Common minimum pass threshold under UPMSP rules

Widely published UPMSP High School pass criteria (confirm circular)

6 subjects

High School candidates offer five compulsory + one optional subject

UPMSP High School subject combination rules PDF

MCQ study aid

Local bank adapts knowledge to four-option MCQs; official paper is mixed format

OpenExamPrep assessment-format policy

UPMSP High School (Class 10) Instrumental Music (Sangeet Vadan) (code 934): mixed board paper, commonly Theory 70 + Internal 30 = 100, ~3h15m. Pass about 33% per UPMSP rules. Fee as per board notification. Free English MCQ study aid — not a full mixed-paper simulation.

Sample UPMSP High School Instrumental Music Practice Questions

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1In classical Indian music theory, instruments of the string family (plucked or bowed) are classified as:

A.Tata vadya

B.Sushira vadya only

C.Avanaddha vadya only

D.Ghana vadya only

Explanation: Tata vadya are chordophones—string instruments such as sitar, sarod, violin, and tanpura. Sushira are wind, avanaddha membrane percussion, and ghana solid idiophones.

2Bansuri and shehnai belong to which classical instrument family?

A.Sushira vadya (wind)

B.Tata vadya (string)

C.Avanaddha vadya (membrane drums)

D.Ghana vadya (solid struck)

Explanation: Sushira vadya produce sound from a vibrating air column. Bansuri (transverse bamboo flute) and shehnai (double-reed) are standard sushira instruments in Hindustani practice.

3Tabla and pakhawaj are examples of:

A.Avanaddha vadya

B.Tata vadya

C.Sushira vadya

D.Only ghana vadya

Explanation: Avanaddha vadya have a stretched membrane (skin) that vibrates when struck. Tabla (pair) and pakhawaj (barrel drum) are core Hindustani avanaddha instruments for tala accompaniment and solo.

4Manjira (hand cymbals) are classified as:

A.Ghana vadya

B.Tata vadya

C.Sushira vadya

D.Avanaddha vadya

Explanation: Ghana vadya are solid instruments that sound when struck against each other or with a beater, without strings, air columns, or membranes. Manjira and kartal are classic ghana examples.

5The seven basic tones of the Hindustani scale (Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni) are called:

A.Swaras

B.Matras only

C.Vibhags only

D.Thekas only

Explanation: Swaras are the seven primary melodic degrees: Shadja, Rishabh, Gandhar, Madhyam, Pancham, Dhaivat, and Nishad. Instrumentalists locate them on frets, fingerboard, holes, or keys.

6Which pair of swaras is traditionally described as achal (immovable / fixed in pitch identity)?

A.Sa and Pa

B.Re and Dha only

C.Ga and Ni only

D.Ma and Ni only

Explanation: Sa (Shadja) and Pa (Pancham) do not take komal or tivra variants in standard Hindustani practice; they are achal. Re, Ga, Ma, Dha, and Ni can be vikrit (altered).

7A komal swara is:

A.A flattened (lowered) form of a variable note such as Re, Ga, Dha, or Ni

B.Always identical to tivra Madhyam

C.A note that can never appear in any raga

D.Only the upper octave Sa

Explanation: Komal means the lowered chromatic form of Re, Ga, Dha, or Ni relative to their shuddha positions. Tivra applies specifically to raised Madhyam (Ma).

8Saptak in Hindustani music refers to:

A.A register span of the seven swaras (commonly mandra, madhya, taar)

B.Only a 16-matra tala

C.Only the tabla pair names

D.A type of ghana instrument

Explanation: Saptak is the octave-like register containing Sa through Ni (and the next Sa). Mandra (lower), madhya (middle), and taar (upper) name the three commonly used registers on instruments.

9The metal plectrum worn on the right-hand finger for sitar is called:

A.Mizrab

B.Jawa

C.Surpeti

D.Ghungroo

Explanation: A mizrab is the wire plectrum used on sitar (and often surbahar) to strike the main playing strings. Jawa is associated with sarod; surpeti is a pitch-reference device; ghungroo are ankle bells.

10Tanpura (tambura) is primarily used to provide:

A.A continuous drone (typically Sa–Pa or Sa–Ma) supporting pitch reference

B.The main melodic solo line instead of any lead instrument

C.Only theka bols for Teentaal

D.Only ghana-style strikes

Explanation: Tanpura supplies a steady harmonic drone against which swaras and raga intonation are judged. It is not the melodic lead, nor a tala theka instrument.

About the UPMSP High School Instrumental Music Exam

The Uttar Pradesh UPMSP High School (Class 10) Instrumental Music (Sangeet Vadan) examination (subject code 934) is conducted by Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP), Prayagraj. Official Board Syllabus pages on upmsp.edu.in list Class 9/10 PDFs for code 934. High School candidates offer six subjects under the published subject-combination rules (five compulsory + one optional). Common full-marks pattern is Theory 70 + Internal/Practical/Project 30 = 100 with approximately 3 hours 15 minutes for the theory paper (confirm the subject PDF). Official language commonly Hindi. Performance evidence is required officially; MCQs cover theory only. Focus: Instrumental music theory: instruments, raga, tala, notation (not performance certification). The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept drills and self-assessment.

Exam sponsor: Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official UPMSP High School mixed written theory paper (objective and constructed-response items as per subject design) with common Theory 70 + Internal 30 = 100 full marks pattern for many Class 10 subjects, duration typically 3 hours 15 minutes. Local bank: English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation with explanations — not a full mixed-paper simulation or official-format substitute. Subject code 934. Official language commonly Hindi. Performance evidence is required officially; MCQs cover theory only. Subject code 934.

Time Limit

3 hours 15 minutes (typical UPMSP High School theory paper; confirm current scheme for the subject)

Passing Score

Minimum 33% marks in the subject (commonly 33/100 combined theory + internal/practical as applicable); for theory+internal schemes, school sources often cite minimum 23/70 theory and 10/30 internal — confirm current UPMSP regulations/circulars.

Exam / Certification Fees

As per UPMSP High School examination fee notification for school (institutional) and private candidates for the current examination year on upmsp.edu.in / prereg.upmsp.edu.in — confirm the latest circular; subject papers are not separately priced on this page. Class 9/11 advance registration fee of INR 50 per student is a separate pre-registration charge, not the High School exam form fee.

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: See UPMSP High School results for the current cycle on results.upmsp.edu.in.. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

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%

Instrument families & technique concepts

String, wind, percussion fundamentals.

30%

Raga theory for instruments

Raga forms and instrumental presentation concepts.

20%

Tala & rhythm

Tala and layakari concepts.

15%

Notation & repertoire knowledge

Notation reading and prescribed bandish concepts.

10%

History & care of instruments

Instrument care and music history overview.

Preparing for the UPMSP High School Instrumental Music Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Minimum 33% marks in the subject (commonly 33/100 combined theory + internal/practical as applicable); for theory+internal schemes, school sources often cite minimum 23/70 theory and 10/30 internal — confirm current UPMSP regulations/circulars.
Assessment: Official UPMSP High School mixed written theory paper (objective and constructed-response items as per subject design) with common Theory 70 + Internal 30 = 100 full marks pattern for many Class 10 subjects, duration typically 3 hours 15 minutes. Local bank: English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation with explanations — not a full mixed-paper simulation or official-format substitute. Subject code 934. Official language commonly Hindi. Performance evidence is required officially; MCQs cover theory only. Subject code 934.
Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes (typical UPMSP High School theory paper; confirm current scheme for the subject)
Exam / certification fees: As per UPMSP High School examination fee notification for school (institutional) and private candidates for the current examination year on upmsp.edu.in / prereg.upmsp.edu.in — confirm the latest circular; subject papers are not separately priced on this page. Class 9/11 advance registration fee of INR 50 per student is a separate pre-registration charge, not the High School exam form fee. Official sources

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UPMSP High School Instrumental Music: Suggested Study Strategy

1Map every practice session to the official UPMSP Class 10 Instrumental Music (code 934) syllabus PDF.

2After MCQ drills, write full answers from UPMSP-style model papers under timed conditions.

3Verify facts against UPMSP-prescribed textbooks and official PDFs before trusting third-party summaries.

4Track weak categories and re-attempt missed items after 48 hours.

5Complete internal assessment and any practical/performance components required by the school/board.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official UPMSP High School Instrumental Music exam multiple-choice only?

No. Official UPMSP papers mix objective and constructed-response tasks, with internal/practical components as applicable. The 100 questions here are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept practice only.

What are full marks and duration for UPMSP Instrumental Music?

Many UPMSP Class 10 subjects use Theory 70 + Internal/Practical/Project 30 = 100 with a theory paper of about 3 hours 15 minutes. Confirm the exact scheme for code 934 in the Class 10 PDF on https://www.upmsp.edu.in/Board_Syllabus.aspx.

What is the passing score?

How much does the exam cost?

Where is the official syllabus?

Class 9 and Class 10 subject PDFs including code 934 are linked from https://www.upmsp.edu.in/Board_Syllabus.aspx on the UPMSP website.

Is this bank an official UPMSP translation?

No. OpenExamPrep publishes one English-language practice bank per exam ID. Target-language terms and texts may appear when integral to the skill, but stems, explanations, and SEO copy are English study adaptations — not official translations or language-environment simulations.

How should I use MCQs for a mixed written/practical paper?

Use MCQs for daily concept drills and self-check. Also practise full written answers from UPMSP model papers and complete required practical/project work under school guidance.