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Key Facts: ASSEB HSLC Elective Santhali Exam

Class 10

Target secondary school grade level under SEBA / ASSEB

Assam State School Education Board

1925

Year the Ol Chiki script was created by Pandit Raghunath Murmu

Santhali Literary History

30%

Minimum passing standard in SEBA HSLC board exams

SEBA Grading Guidelines

3 Hours

Duration of official written HSLC Board Examination

SEBA Exam Schedule

100

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1Who invented the Ol Chiki script for the Santhali language in 1925?

A.Pandit Raghunath Murmu

B.Sadhu Ramchand Murmu

C.Majhi Ramdas Tudu

D.Sarada Prasad Kisku

Explanation: Pandit Raghunath Murmu (1905–1982) created the Ol Chiki script in 1925 to give the Santhali language a phonetically accurate, indigenous writing system.

2What is the literal meaning of the word 'Ol' in Ol Chiki?

A.Song

B.To write

C.To speak

D.Script

Explanation: In Santhali, 'Ol' means 'to write' or 'writing', while 'Chiki' means 'script' or 'letter/symbol'. Thus 'Ol Chiki' literally translates to 'writing script'.

3In Ol Chiki orthography, what is the primary phonetic function of the diacritic 'Mu Ttudag' (Dot above right)?

A.Glottalization of consonants

B.Nasalization of vowels

C.Lowering the vowel tone

D.Prolonging consonant sound

Explanation: 'Mu Ttudag' (ᱢᱩ ᱴᱩᱰᱟᱹᱜ) is the nasalization dot placed above a vowel in Ol Chiki to convert an oral vowel into a nasalized vowel sound.

4Which Ol Chiki diacritic sign is placed below a letter to produce a low tone or open vowel sound?

A.Gahla Ttudag

B.Mu Ttudag

C.Relha

D.Pharkaa

Explanation: 'Gahla Ttudag' (ᱜᱟᱹᱦᱞᱟᱹ ᱴᱩᱰᱟᱹᱜ) is a single dot placed below the vowel letter to indicate a low-pitched or open vowel pronunciation ('Gahla' means deep/low).

5What does the Ol Chiki symbol 'Relha' (a wavy line after a character) represent?

A.Vowel or pitch elongation

B.Glottal stop isolation

C.Nasalization

D.Aspiration

Explanation: 'Relha' (ᱨᱮᱞᱦᱟ) is drawn as a tilde/wavy line following a vowel or syllable to denote prolonged pitch or extended vowel length.

6What is the specific function of 'Pharkaa' in Ol Chiki writing?

A.To separate a checked consonant from an unreleased glottal state when followed by a vowel

B.To mark sentence punctuation

C.To double the preceding consonant

D.To nasalize the preceding vowel

Explanation: 'Pharkaa' (ᱯᱷᱟᱹᱨᱠᱟᱹ) is a vertical mark that separates a checked (glottalized) consonant from a following vowel so that the checked consonant preserves its distinct unreleased pronunciation rather than combining fluently.

7How many basic vowel letters ('La') are present in the original Ol Chiki script?

A.6

B.5

C.8

D.10

Explanation: Ol Chiki contains 6 basic vowel characters: Ol (ᱚ), Aa (ᱟ), Ep (ᱮ), Ip (ᱤ), Ot ( canvas/ ᱳ), and Up (ᱩ).

8How many total basic characters (vowels and consonants) comprise the primary Ol Chiki alphabet?

A.30

B.26

C.44

D.52

Explanation: The fundamental Ol Chiki script consists of exactly 30 letters (6 vowels and 24 consonants), arranged systematically in 5 rows of 6 letters each.

9What design philosophy did Pandit Raghunath Murmu follow while designing the shapes of Ol Chiki characters?

A.Shapes derived from natural objects, body postures, traditional tools, and environmental forms

B.Direct imitation of European Greek and Latin letterforms

C.Strict borrowing from ancient Brahmi rock edicts

D.Abstract random geometric lines with no semantic origin

Explanation: Pandit Raghunath Murmu designed each Ol Chiki character based on visual forms from daily Santal life, such as earth, fire, water, hands, agricultural tools, and human gestures.

10Which Ol Chiki letter represents the vowel 'Aa' sound and is derived from the visual form of a blowpipe or plow?

A.Aa

B.Ol

C.Ep

D.Ip

Explanation: The letter 'Aa' (ᱟ) represents the open central vowel sound /aː/ and is named after the action/object associated with blowing or plowing ('Aa').

About the ASSEB HSLC Elective Santhali Exam

The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB / SEBA) Class 10 HSLC Elective Santhali Examination evaluates student knowledge of the Ol Chiki script created by Pandit Raghunath Murmu, Santhali grammar, classical and modern prose, poetry, traditional festival songs (Sohrae, Baha, Karam), traditional musical instruments, and cultural heritage. This 100-question practice bank provides comprehensive English-adapted practice aligned with the official SEBA Class 10 curriculum.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

3 Hours (180 Minutes)

Passing Score

30% aggregate passing standard

Exam Fee

Free / Included in SEBA Board registration fee (Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB / SEBA))

ASSEB HSLC Elective Santhali Exam Content Outline

25%

Ol Chiki Script & Phonology (ᱚᱞ ᱪᱤᱠᱤ ᱟᱨ ᱟᱲᱟᱝ)

Historical development of Ol Chiki (invented by Pandit Raghunath Murmu in 1925), character names, vowel/consonant categories, modifier diacritics (Mu Ttudag, Gahla Ttudag, Relha, Pharkaa, Ahad), checking sounds, and glottalization.

25%

Santhali Grammar & Syntax (ᱨᱚᱱᱚᱲ)

Identification and usage of Nouns (Ntum), Pronouns (Umun Ntum) with dual/plural and inclusive/exclusive distinctions, Adjectives (Guna Ntum), Verbs (Kaanwa), Tenses (Okto), Gender (Jangt), case markers, and sentence structure.

20%

Prose Literature & Authors (ᱜᱟᱹᱫᱽ ᱥᱟᱶᱦᱮᱫ)

Analysis of prescribed prose lessons, essays, biographies, and historical writings by eminent Santhali writers and scholars like Pandit Raghunath Murmu, Sadhu Ramchand Murmu, Majhi Ramdas Tudu, and P.O. Bodding.

15%

Poetry, Songs & Folklore (ᱚᱱᱚᱬᱦᱮ, ᱥᱮᱨᱮᱧ ᱟᱨ ᱠᱟᱹᱦᱱᱤ)

Study of classical and modern Santhali poetry, seasonal festival songs (Baha, Sohrae, Karam, Dashai), traditional instruments (Banam, Tumdak', Tamak), and Santal origin mythology (Pilchu Haram and Pilchu Budhi).

15%

Vocabulary, Proverbs & Culture (ᱥᱟᱵᱟᱫᱽ ᱟᱨ ᱞᱟᱠᱪᱟᱨ)

Kinship terminology, antonyms/synonyms, traditional proverbs (Menkatha), 12 Santal clans (Paris), village governance (Majhi Than, Majhi Haram, Naeke), and Assam Santal community history.

How to Pass the ASSEB HSLC Elective Santhali Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 30% aggregate passing standard
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Exam fee: Free / Included in SEBA Board registration fee

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ASSEB HSLC Elective Santhali Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the fundamental character set of Ol Chiki and understand the exact phonetic role of diacritics like Mu Ttudag (nasalizer) and Gahla Ttudag (low tone).

2Pay special attention to Santhali grammatical features distinct from Indo-Aryan languages, such as dual number (Bar gotang) and inclusive vs exclusive first-person pronouns (Alang vs Aliñ, Abo vs Ale).

3Memorize the key literary works of Pandit Raghunath Murmu, including 'Bidu Chandan', 'Kherwal Bir', and 'Darege Dhan'.

4Study the themes and seasonal contexts of traditional Santal folk song genres such as Baha (spring), Sohrae (harvest), and Karam.

5Review Santhali village social institutions, including the roles of the Majhi Haram (headman), Naeke (priest), and Godet (messenger).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ASSEB HSLC Elective Santhali Examination?

It is the elective language board examination conducted by the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB / SEBA) for Class 10 secondary school students in Assam who choose Elective Santhali.

What topics are covered in the SEBA Elective Santhali curriculum?

The curriculum covers the Ol Chiki script and phonology, Santhali grammar (parts of speech, dual number, inclusive/exclusive pronouns, tenses, case markers), prescribed prose and poetry, traditional festival songs, folklore, and vocabulary.

Who invented the Ol Chiki script for Santhali?

Pandit Raghunath Murmu invented the Ol Chiki script in 1925 to provide a dedicated, phonetically precise writing system for the Santhali language.

How does this English study adaptation assist students?

This 100-question practice bank translates literary concepts, grammatical terminology, text analysis, and historical contexts into English adaptation format while preserving exact Santhali technical terms and Ol Chiki references.

What is the passing score for the SEBA HSLC Elective Santhali board paper?

Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 30% marks to pass the theory paper under SEBA / ASSEB secondary examination guidelines.

100+ Free ASSEB HSLC Elective Santhali Practice Questions

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