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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'?
A.बाजार
B.पुस्तक
C.नदी
D.विद्यालय / स्कूल
Explanation: 'विद्यालय' or 'स्कूल' means school. 'पुस्तक' is book, 'बाजार' is market, and 'नदी' is river.
2Choose the respectful Hindi greeting for hello:
A.कृपया meaning hello
B.शुभ रात्रि as a daytime hello
C.अलविदा
D.नमस्ते
Explanation: 'नमस्ते' is the standard respectful greeting. 'अलविदा' is goodbye; 'शुभ रात्रि' is good night; 'कृपया' means please.
3The word 'लड़का' means:
A.Teacher
B.Book
C.Boy
D.Girl
Explanation: 'लड़का' means boy; the feminine form is 'लड़की'.
4Select the feminine form of 'छात्र':
A.छात्रों
B.छात्रता
C.छात्रे
D.छात्रा
Explanation: The regular feminine singular of 'छात्र' is 'छात्रा'.
5Antonym (विलोम) of 'दिन' is:
A.सूरज
B.सुबह
C.समय
D.रात
Explanation: 'रात' (night) is the antonym of 'दिन' (day).
6Synonym (पर्यायवाची) closest to 'जल' is:
A.पानी
B.वायु
C.मिट्टी
D.अग्नि
Explanation: 'जल' and 'पानी' both mean water.
7In 'राम ने किताब पढ़ी', the postposition 'ने' marks which karak role?
A.अपादान only
B.सम्बन्ध only
C.कर्ता (agent of perfective transitive)
D.सम्प्रदान only
Explanation: In perfective transitive Hindi, 'ने' marks the agent (कर्ता).
8Correct sandhi outcome of 'पर + उपकार' is typically written as:
A.परउकार
B.परूपकार only
C.परोपकार
D.पर + उपकार unchanged always
Explanation: Svar sandhi yields 'परोपकार' (पर + उपकार).
9Which is a tatpurusha-style compound idea for 'राजपुत्र'?
A.King's son / son of the king
B.King who is not a son
C.King and son as equal copulative only
D.Son who rules water only
Explanation: 'राजपुत्र' means son of a king — a classic tatpurusha relation.
10Choose the correct gender: 'किताब' is treated as:
A.Neuter like English
B.No gender in Hindi
C.Feminine (उसने किताब पढ़ी)
D.Always masculine only
Explanation: Hindi 'किताब' is feminine; perfective agreement uses feminine forms (पढ़ी).

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

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.

~30% of this bank

Grammar (Vyakaran)

Sandhi, samas, gender/number, karak, sentence correction, shabda rachana, punctuation awareness, and Madhyamik Hindi Vyakaran skills for SLH.

~15% of this bank

Vocabulary

Synonyms (paryayvachi), antonyms (vilom), muhavare/kahavate, one-word substitutes, and Class 10 Hindi lexis.

~20% of this bank

Reading Comprehension

Main idea, detail, inference, and vocabulary-in-context for short Hindi prose passages aligned to apathit/unseen tasks.

~20% of this bank

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.

~15% of this bank

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

1Drill sandhi, samas, and muhavare daily — they appear heavily in objective and do-as-directed style bits.
2Re-read Kshitij/Krutika units (Netaji Ka Chasma, Lukhnawi Andaz, Balgobind Bhagat, Fasal, Nirala Utsaha, and related chapters) for theme and message.
3Practise English→Hindi translation of short sentences under a timer after MCQ concept work.
4Memorise letter/application and essay structure checklists even when using English MCQs for structure knowledge.
5After MCQ revision, write full answers from school model papers under 2 h 30 m timing — MCQs build recognition, not Hindi handwriting stamina.

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.