Organisation : Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Class Name : 12th/HSC (Class XII)
Subject : Kathak Dance
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CBSE Class XII Kathak Dance Question Paper
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class XII Kathak Dance 2025 Exam Question Paper.
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CBSE Class XII Kathak Dance Questions
Section – A:
1. Which one is the famous classical dance of Northern India ?
(A) Bharatnatyam
(B) Odissi
(C) Kathak
(D) Sattriya
2. The son of Pandit Narayan Prasad is :
(A) Kundan Lal
(B) Durga Lal
(C) Abhimanyu
(D) Charan Giridhar
3. There are _______ types of Abhinaya.
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
4. Choose the traditional female solo dance.
(A) Manipuri
(B) Mohiniattam
(C) Mayurbhanj
(D) Kathakali
5. Vilambit Laya is a _______ speed.
(A) Slow
(B) Fast
(C) Very Fast
(D) Medium
6. Which Rasa is called Rasraj ?
(A) Vira (courage)
(B) Karuna (sadness)
(C) Raudra (anger)
(D) Shringar (love)
7. Gatbhaav is related to
(A) Kavya (poetry)
(B) Geet (song)
(C) Kathanak (story)
(D) Stuti (prayer)
8. How many types of Bhava are there ?
(A) 2
(B) 4
(C) 6
(D) 7
Section – B:
9. (a) Write the definition of Aamad.
OR
(b) Write about the Mughal-period female costume of Kathak.
10. (a) Notate the Theka of Kaharwa.
OR
(b) Write the definition of Toda.
11. (a) How many types of Bhramari are there ? Write their names.
OR
(b) Write a note on Gatnikas.
12. (a) Write two characteristics of Lucknow gharana of Kathak.
OR
(b) Write a note on Odissi dance.
13. (a) Write the definition of Sam.
OR
(b) How many aspects of Kathak dance performance are there ? Write the names.
Section – C:
14. (a) Describe the history of Banaras gharana of Kathak dance. 6
OR
(b) Write about the instruments used in Kathakali dance.
15. (a) Define the term Rasa and explain any two Rasas. 6
OR
(b) Describe Mohiniattam dance in brief.
General Instructions :
(i) Section – A : Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carries 1 Mark.)
(ii) Section – B : Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carries 2 Marks.)
(iii) Section – C :Attempt all Questions. (Each Question carries 6 Marks.)
Note :
(I) Please check that this question paper contains 7 printed pages.
(II) Please check that this question paper contains 15 questions.
(III) Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
(IV) Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book at the given place before attempting it.
(V) 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this period.
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