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Key Facts: Odisha BSE HSC Hindi (Second Language) Exam
100 marks
BSE Odisha HSC Hindi as Second Language (SLH) written paper total marks
BSE Odisha Pattern of Syllabus / Question 2026
2 h 30 m
Written duration for this language paper
BSE Odisha Pattern of Syllabus 2026
50 + 50
Objective MCQ marks + subjective marks under 2026 pattern
BSE Odisha Pattern of Syllabus 2026
SLH
Common subject code for this HSC language paper
BSE Odisha HSC subject coding practice / syllabus labels
English MCQ study aid
This bank adapts language skills to four-option English MCQs; official paper is mixed MCQ + handwritten subjective tasks
OpenExamPrep assessment-format and English-first practice policy
Free 100-question English MCQ study bank for Odisha BSE HSC Hindi Second Language (SLH) 2026. Official exam: mixed paper, 2 h 30 m, 100 marks (50 MCQ + 50 subjective), fee in annual HSC fee. Covers grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing-structure knowledge, and Kshitij/Krutika literature concepts. English study adaptation — use official pattern papers for handwritten Hindi practice.
Sample Odisha BSE HSC Hindi (Second Language) Practice Questions
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1What is the Hindi word for 'school'?
2Choose the respectful Hindi greeting for hello:
3The word 'लड़का' means:
4Select the feminine form of 'छात्र':
5Antonym (विलोम) of 'दिन' is:
6Synonym (पर्यायवाची) closest to 'जल' is:
7In 'राम ने किताब पढ़ी', the postposition 'ने' marks which karak role?
8Correct sandhi outcome of 'पर + उपकार' is typically written as:
9Which is a tatpurusha-style compound idea for 'राजपुत्र'?
10Choose the correct gender: 'किताब' is treated as:
About the Odisha BSE HSC Hindi (Second Language) Exam
Odisha BSE HSC Hindi (Second Language / SLH) is the Class 10 public examination Hindi second-language paper conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha), Cuttack. It is a mixed written paper of 2 hours 30 minutes for 100 marks under the 2026 pattern (Objective 50 × 1-mark MCQ + Subjective 50 marks covering prose/poetry, essay, letter/application, English→Hindi translation, and unseen passage bits), assessing Kshitij Bhag-II / Krutika Bhag-II literature and Madhyamik Hindi Vyakaran skills. The official assessment is answered primarily in Hindi for subjective tasks. This free bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of second-language Hindi skills for 2026 revision — not a full simulation of handwritten Hindi writing tasks or an official translation of the paper.
Exam sponsor: Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Official (2026 pattern PDF): Time 2 h 30 m, Full Marks 100. Objective: 50 × 1-mark MCQ = 50. Subjective (50): prose + poetry alternatives (10), essay ~200 words (10), letter + application ~100 words (10), English→Hindi translation (10), unseen passage + prose/poetry bits (10). Local bank: English MCQ study adaptation of second-language Hindi skills.
Time Limit
2 hours 30 minutes
Passing Score
Typically about 30 marks in the subject and about 33% aggregate under BSE Odisha HSC rules; confirm the latest circular for your examination year.
Exam / Certification Fees
Included in the annual HSC form-fill-up / examination fee notified by BSE Odisha through schools; language papers are not separately priced. Confirm the current circular on bseodisha.ac.in / bseodisha.nic.in.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Grammar (Vyakaran)
Sandhi, samas, gender/number, karak, sentence correction, shabda rachana, punctuation awareness, and Madhyamik Hindi Vyakaran skills for SLH.
Vocabulary
Synonyms (paryayvachi), antonyms (vilom), muhavare/kahavate, one-word substitutes, and Class 10 Hindi lexis.
Reading Comprehension
Main idea, detail, inference, and vocabulary-in-context for short Hindi prose passages aligned to apathit/unseen tasks.
Literature Concepts (Kshitij / Krutika)
Themes and author/poet awareness from SLH units such as Netaji Ka Chasma, Lukhnawi Andaz, Balgobind Bhagat, Fasal, Nirala Utsaha, George Pancham Ki Naak, Mata Ka Anchal, and related pieces.
Writing & Translation Structure
Essay/letter/application layout knowledge and English→Hindi translation concepts (conceptual MCQs, not full handwritten composition).
Preparing for the Odisha BSE HSC Hindi (Second Language) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Typically about 30 marks in the subject and about 33% aggregate under BSE Odisha HSC rules; confirm the latest circular for your examination year.
- Assessment: Official (2026 pattern PDF): Time 2 h 30 m, Full Marks 100. Objective: 50 × 1-mark MCQ = 50. Subjective (50): prose + poetry alternatives (10), essay ~200 words (10), letter + application ~100 words (10), English→Hindi translation (10), unseen passage + prose/poetry bits (10). Local bank: English MCQ study adaptation of second-language Hindi skills.
- Time limit: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: Included in the annual HSC form-fill-up / examination fee notified by BSE Odisha through schools; language papers are not separately priced. Confirm the current circular on bseodisha.ac.in / bseodisha.nic.in. Official sources
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Odisha BSE HSC Hindi (Second Language): Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the official Odisha BSE HSC Hindi (SLH) exam only multiple choice?
No. Under the 2026 pattern, SLH is mixed: Objective 50 × 1-mark MCQ plus Subjective five 10-mark tasks (prose/poetry, essay, letter/application, English→Hindi translation, unseen/prose-poetry bits). This bank is a free English-language MCQ study adaptation of second-language Hindi skills — not a full writing simulation.
How long is the SLH paper and how many marks is it?
2 hours 30 minutes and 100 marks total (50 objective + 50 subjective) per BSE Odisha Pattern of Syllabus / Question 2026.
What is the passing mark?
Typically about 30 marks in the subject and about 33% aggregate under BSE Odisha HSC rules. Confirm the latest circular.
What textbooks does SLH use?
Prescribed texts listed in the Class X syllabus include Kshitij Bhag-II, Krutika Bhag-II, and Madhyamik Hindi Vyakaran. Confirm the current session list on bseodisha.ac.in.
Why are these practice questions in English?
OpenExamPrep publishes one English-language practice bank per exam URL as a study aid. Hindi text, grammar forms, and vocabulary still appear where they are the skill being tested, with English stems and explanations. This is not a claim that the official board paper is delivered entirely in English.
How much does SLH cost?
The fee is included in the annual HSC form-fill-up / examination fee notified by BSE Odisha through schools. Language papers are not separately priced.