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Key Facts: Odisha BSE HSC Odia (Third Language) Exam

100 marks

BSE Odisha HSC Odia as Third Language (TLO) 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

TLO

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 Odia Third Language (TLO) 2026. Official exam: mixed paper, 2 h 30 m, 100 marks (50 MCQ + 50 subjective), fee in annual HSC fee. Covers grammar, vocabulary, reading, literature concepts, and writing structure. English study adaptation — use official pattern papers for handwritten Odia practice.

Sample Odisha BSE HSC Odia (Third Language) Practice Questions

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1Odia word 'ବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ' means:

A.School

B.River

C.Market

D.Mountain

Explanation: ବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ means school. This confirms the correct option for the Class 10 BSE Odisha language skill being practised.

2Odia 'ପୁସ୍ତକ' means:

A.Road

B.Chair

C.Pen

D.Book

Explanation: ପୁସ୍ତକ means book. This confirms the correct option for the Class 10 BSE Odisha language skill being practised.

3Odia 'ଜଳ' means:

A.Wind

B.Fire

C.Water

D.Soil

Explanation: ଜଳ means water. This confirms the correct option for the Class 10 BSE Odisha language skill being practised.

4Odia 'ମିତ୍ର' means:

A.Friend

B.Stranger only

C.Enemy

D.Teacher only

Explanation: ମିତ୍ର means friend. This confirms the correct option for the Class 10 BSE Odisha language skill being practised.

5Odia 'ମା' means:

A.Mother

B.Brother

C.Father

D.Sister

Explanation: ମା means mother. This confirms the correct option for the Class 10 BSE Odisha language skill being practised.

6Odia 'ବାପା' means:

A.Teacher only

B.Father

C.Uncle only

D.Mother

Explanation: ବାପା means father. This confirms the correct option for the Class 10 BSE Odisha language skill being practised.

7Odia 'ଦିନ' antonym pair commonly taught with:

A.ବର୍ଷା only as antonym

B.ସକାଳ only as antonym

C.ରାତି (night)

D.ବର୍ଷ only as antonym

Explanation: Day–night: ଦିନ–ରାତି. This confirms the correct option for the Class 10 BSE Odisha language skill being practised.

8Odia 'ସୁନ୍ଦର' is closest to:

A.Bitter only

B.Angry only

C.Ugly

D.Beautiful

Explanation: ସୁନ୍ଦର means beautiful. This confirms the correct option for the Class 10 BSE Odisha language skill being practised.

9Odia 'ଶିକ୍ଷକ' means:

A.Doctor only

B.Teacher

C.Student

D.Farmer only

Explanation: ଶିକ୍ଷକ means teacher. This confirms the correct option for the Class 10 BSE Odisha language skill being practised.

10Odia 'ଛାତ୍ର' means:

A.Teacher

B.Principal only

C.Student

D.Bus only

Explanation: ଛାତ୍ର means student. This confirms the correct option for the Class 10 BSE Odisha language skill being practised.

About the Odisha BSE HSC Odia (Third Language) Exam

Odisha BSE HSC Odia (Third Language / TLO) is the Class 10 public examination Odia third-language paper conducted by BSE Odisha for candidates whose language combination includes Odia as third language. Under the 2026 pattern it is a mixed written paper of 2 hours 30 minutes for 100 marks (Objective 50 × 1-mark MCQ + Subjective 50 marks: prose, poetry, unseen passage, translation, do-as-directed). This free bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of third-language Odia skills for 2026 revision — not a full simulation of handwritten Odia composition.

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 for Third Language Hindi/Persian/Odia): Time 2 h 30 m, Full Marks 100. Objective: 50 × 1-mark MCQ = 50. Subjective (50): prose alternatives (10), poetry alternatives (10), unseen passage (10), translation (10), do-as-directed (10). Local bank: English MCQ study adaptation of third-language Odia 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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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.

~30% of this bank

Odia Grammar (Vyakaran)

Bakya bichar, sandhi awareness, gender/number, common spelling rules, and Madhyamik Vyakaran skills for TLO.

~15% of this bank

Vocabulary

Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and common Class 10 third-language Odia lexis.

~20% of this bank

Reading Comprehension

Main idea, detail, and inference for short Odia passages aligned to unseen tasks.

~20% of this bank

Literature Concepts

Themes and message awareness from prescribed TLO prose and poetry units in Sahitya Sevan.

~15% of this bank

Translation & Writing Structure

Translation concepts and do-as-directed / letter-structure knowledge (conceptual MCQs).

Preparing for the Odisha BSE HSC Odia (Third 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 for Third Language Hindi/Persian/Odia): Time 2 h 30 m, Full Marks 100. Objective: 50 × 1-mark MCQ = 50. Subjective (50): prose alternatives (10), poetry alternatives (10), unseen passage (10), translation (10), do-as-directed (10). Local bank: English MCQ study adaptation of third-language Odia 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 Odia (Third Language): Suggested Study Strategy

1Drill Odia bakya bichar and common spelling/sandhi patterns used in third-language papers.

2Build synonym/antonym lists from Madhyamik Vyakaran units.

3Practise short Odia unseen passages for main idea and detail questions.

4Review prescribed TLO prose/poetry themes before literature MCQs.

5After MCQs, write full TLO subjective answers under 2 h 30 m timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is official TLO pure MCQ?

No. 2026 pattern: 50 objective MCQ marks + 50 subjective marks. This bank is an English MCQ study adaptation of third-language Odia skills only.

How long is TLO and what is full marks?

2 hours 30 minutes and 100 marks per BSE Odisha Pattern of Syllabus / Question 2026.

What is the passing mark?

Typically about 30 marks in the subject and about 33% aggregate; confirm the latest BSE Odisha circular.

Who takes Odia as Third Language?

TLO is offered for language combinations where Odia is the third language (for example, certain first-language Hindi/Urdu/English pathways). Confirm your school’s combination with BSE Odisha rules.

Why English practice questions?

OpenExamPrep uses one English practice bank per exam URL. Odia script and terms still appear where they are the tested skill.

How much does TLO cost?

Included in the annual HSC form-fill-up / examination fee notified by BSE Odisha through schools.