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Key Facts: BSEB Matric Maithili (Optional) Exam

Code 124

Common BSEB Matric Optional Maithili model-paper / subject code

BSEB Matric model-paper catalog / timetable reporting

Elective language

Optional Maithili under Bihar Matric Class 10 public examination

BSEB Matric elective subject list

Vidyapati tradition

Core classical literary pillar for school Maithili literacy

Standard Maithili literary curriculum scope

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank uses English stems with Maithili terms — not a full language paper

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BSEB Matric Optional Maithili (elective, model-paper code 124 style) is a Class 10 language subject. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for grammar, literature, vocabulary, and Mithila culture — not an official language paper simulation.

Sample BSEB Matric Maithili (Optional) Practice Questions

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1Maithili is primarily associated with which cultural region?
A.Mithila (north Bihar and adjoining areas)
B.Only coastal Kerala exclusively
C.Only desert Rajasthan exclusively
D.Only Ladakh exclusively
Explanation: Maithili is the language-culture of the Mithila region, especially north Bihar and parts of Nepal's Terai.
2Maithili belongs to which broader language group?
A.Indo-Aryan
B.Dravidian exclusively
C.Sino-Tibetan exclusively
D.Semitic exclusively
Explanation: Maithili is an Eastern Indo-Aryan language.
3Historically, Maithili literature is especially associated with which great poet?
A.Vidyapati
B.Only Kalidasa as a Maithili-only poet exclusively
C.Only Hafez as a Maithili-only poet exclusively
D.Only Al-Mutanabbi as a Maithili-only poet exclusively
Explanation: Vidyapati is the iconic classical poet of Maithili and also wrote in Sanskrit.
4Vidyapati is especially famous for poetry of:
A.Love and devotion (Radha-Krishna and related themes) in the Mithila tradition
B.Only modern computer manuals
C.Only pure grammar charts with no poetry
D.Only Matric Dance practical notes
Explanation: Vidyapati's padavali tradition is celebrated for lyrical love and devotional themes.
5In modern Indian school contexts, Maithili is commonly written largely using:
A.Devanagari script (while historical Tirhuta/Kaithi traditions are also discussed)
B.Only Arabic script exclusively always
C.Only Chinese characters exclusively
D.Only Greek alphabet exclusively
Explanation: Contemporary school Maithili typically uses Devanagari; Tirhuta is important cultural history.
6Tirhuta (Mithilakshar) is best described as:
A.A traditional script associated with Maithili/Mithila writing heritage
B.A type of tabla theka
C.A Sanskrit sandhi rule
D.A BSEB dance code
Explanation: Tirhuta is the traditional Mithila script historically used for Maithili and Sanskrit in the region.
7Kaithi script historically relates to:
A.Administrative/common writing traditions in parts of Bihar and neighboring areas
B.Only Tamil temple inscriptions exclusively
C.Only Arabic calligraphy exclusively
D.Only East Asian brush scripts exclusively
Explanation: Kaithi was widely used for administrative and everyday writing in parts of North India including Bihar.
8Which art form is closely associated with Mithila cultural identity alongside Maithili?
A.Madhubani (Mithila) painting
B.Kathakali vesham painting exclusively as Mithila's only art
C.Only Rajasthani miniature exclusivity as Mithila's only art
D.Only Japanese ukiyo-e as Mithila's only art
Explanation: Madhubani/Mithila painting is a signature visual art of the region.
9Chhath is important in Bihar cultural life as:
A.A major sun-worship festival widely observed in the region
B.A type of sandhi
C.A Carnatic tala only
D.A Persian ghazal form only
Explanation: Chhath Puja is among Bihar's most important festivals and appears in cultural/literature contexts.
10Jhijhiya is a folk dance of the Mithila/Bihar region often linked with:
A.Women balancing decorative/perforated pots (often with lamps) in ritual-folk performance
B.Only Kathak chakkars exclusively
C.Only Bharatanatyam adavus exclusively
D.Only Western ballet exclusively
Explanation: Jhijhiya is a distinctive Mithila folk dance with pot-balancing imagery.

About the BSEB Matric Maithili (Optional) Exam

Bihar Matric Optional Maithili under BSEB is a Class 10 elective language covering school-level Maithili grammar, vocabulary, literature (including Vidyapati and modern writers), and Mithila cultural context. Official assessment uses the Board’s language paper format (model-paper code 124 style materials). This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs with Maithili terms as needed for concept revision; pair it with official model papers and textbook reading/writing practice on biharboardonline.com. It is not a full language-paper substitute.

Exam sponsor: Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

BSEB Matric Optional Maithili is an elective language under the Annual Secondary Examination (Class 10), commonly referenced by model-paper code 124. Official assessment tests language skills (grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, literature) in mixed formats. Exact marks and section splits are set by BSEB each year — confirm biharboardonline.com. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ adaptation; it does not replace Maithili writing or full composition practice.

Time Limit

About 3 hours 15 minutes (theory public examination; confirm year’s timetable)

Passing Score

Commonly reported near 30–33% in theory (and separate practical minimums where practical applies) — verify the current BSEB Matric notification.

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by BSEB and paid through Matric schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

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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.

~12% of this local bank

Language History & Script Context

Maithili’s place among Indo-Aryan languages, Mithila region, script traditions (Tirhuta/Kaithi historical notes; Devanagari school use), and modern status.

~25% of this local bank

Grammar Basics

School-level morphology and syntax concepts: gender/number ideas, pronouns, postpositions, verb basics, and sentence patterns.

~18% of this local bank

Vocabulary & Usage

High-frequency words, kinship/home/agriculture vocabulary common in school texts, and idiomatic expressions.

~30% of this local bank

Literature (Classical to Modern)

Vidyapati and classical tradition, folk forms, modern Maithili writers, and school-level genre awareness (poetry, prose, drama).

~15% of this local bank

Culture of Mithila

Festivals, Madhubani art context, social customs, and cultural literacy relevant to literature comprehension.

Preparing for the BSEB Matric Maithili (Optional) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Commonly reported near 30–33% in theory (and separate practical minimums where practical applies) — verify the current BSEB Matric notification.
  • Assessment: BSEB Matric Optional Maithili is an elective language under the Annual Secondary Examination (Class 10), commonly referenced by model-paper code 124. Official assessment tests language skills (grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, literature) in mixed formats. Exact marks and section splits are set by BSEB each year — confirm biharboardonline.com. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ adaptation; it does not replace Maithili writing or full composition practice.
  • Time limit: About 3 hours 15 minutes (theory public examination; confirm year’s timetable)
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by BSEB and paid through Matric schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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BSEB Matric Maithili (Optional): Suggested Study Strategy

1Separate Optional Maithili (code 124) from MIL Maithili if your school offers both — confirm your subject code on the admit card.
2Build a Vidyapati + modern writers timeline with one work and theme per author.
3Drill high-frequency grammatical patterns (pronouns, postpositions, verb agreement) from textbook exercises.
4Link literature questions to Mithila cultural context (festivals, art, social life) for faster recall.
5Pair this MCQ bank with Maithili writing from your school textbook and the official 124 model paper.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is BSEB Matric Optional Maithili officially examined?

Optional Maithili is an elective under Bihar Matric (Class 10), commonly referenced with model-paper code 124. Official assessment is a language paper covering grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and literature. Confirm the year’s model paper on biharboardonline.com.

Why are these questions in English?

These multiple-choice items are an English-language study adaptation that keeps essential Maithili terms and names. They reinforce concepts for theory revision but do not replace official writing or full-language exam practice.

What literature is typically associated with school Maithili?

School-level study commonly references Vidyapati and the classical tradition, folk literary forms, and modern Maithili writers and genres as prescribed in the year’s textbooks and model papers.

What is the pass mark?

Matric pass thresholds are commonly reported near 30–33% per subject. Always verify the current BSEB Matric notification.

Where are official model papers?

On biharboardonline.com under Matric model papers (Maithili code 124 style materials).