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Key Facts: Maharashtra HSC Hindi Applied (MSBSHSE) Exam

Code 24

MSBSHSE HSC general subject code for Hindi (Applied) / व्यवहारीक हिंदी

mahahsscboard.org HSC general subject codes list

Code 04 ≠ 24

Language Hindi (04) is a separate subject from Hindi Applied (24)

MSBSHSE HSC subject code table

3 hours

Typical theory duration for Maharashtra HSC Hindi Applied

MSBSHSE HSC language/applied-language paper pattern summaries (confirm year circular)

80 + 20

Common theory + oral/internal split (subject total 100)

MSBSHSE / Maharashtra HSC subject pattern summaries for language-type papers

35%

Commonly reported minimum pass mark overall per subject (with separate theory floor often cited)

MSBSHSE HSC pass-criteria summaries (confirm current circular)

MCQ study aid

Local bank is a 100-item English MCQ adaptation with Hindi samples — not a full official paper or writing/oral substitute

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Maharashtra HSC Hindi Applied (MSBSHSE, code 24 — व्यवहारीक हिंदी) totals 100 marks via ~80 theory (~3 h) + ~20 oral/internal. It is functional Hindi (correspondence, terminology, translation, media, workplace grammar), not language Hindi code 04. Pass is commonly 35% overall. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation — not an official paper simulation.

Sample Maharashtra HSC Hindi Applied (MSBSHSE) Practice Questions

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1In Maharashtra HSC Hindi Applied (व्यवहारीक हिंदी), what is the primary purpose of a सरकारी पत्र?
A.To exchange official information or decisions between government offices or with citizens in formal register
B.To publish only poetry appreciation for code 04 Hindi
C.To replace the hall ticket for HSC examinations
D.To list cricket scores in informal chat slang
Explanation: A सरकारी पत्र (official letter) carries official information, requests, or decisions in formal administrative Hindi. Hindi Applied emphasises such functional formats, not literary poetry drills of language Hindi (code 04).
2Which Hindi term best labels a formal written request for a job, leave, or facility?
A.परिपत्र
B.आवेदन-पत्र
C.कार्यवृत्त
D.विज्ञापन
Explanation: आवेदन-पत्र is an application. परिपत्र is a circular; कार्यवृत्त is minutes; विज्ञापन is an advertisement.
3What is a परिपत्र in administrative Hindi?
A.A love letter in colloquial Hindi
B.Only a mathematics theorem proof
C.A circular conveying the same instruction or information to multiple offices or staff
D.A synonym for a railway ticket
Explanation: परिपत्र (circular) broadcasts identical official content to many addressees. Hindi Applied tests recognition of this format.
4In office Hindi, ज्ञापन most nearly means:
A.A classical ghazal metre only
B.A type of school sports medal
C.An unofficial WhatsApp emoji pack
D.A memorandum or formal brief note recording or conveying a point within administration
Explanation: ज्ञापन is a memo/brief official note. Applied Hindi distinguishes it from full letters and from literary genres.
5What is the usual function of an कार्यालयी टिप्पणी (office note) on a file?
A.To record analysis, background, and a recommended course of action for decision on the file
B.To replace the entire Constitution of India
C.To grade only Class 10 drawing portfolios
D.To announce cricket team captaincy on social media
Explanation: टिप्पणी (noting) builds the decision trail on a file: facts, rules, options, and recommendation. It is core administrative Hindi practice.
6Which element is most characteristic of a well-formed formal Hindi application (आवेदन)?
A.Only rhyming couplets with no request stated
B.Clear subject line/purpose, polite formal address, specific request, supporting facts, and courteous closing
C.Only SMS abbreviations like 'plz send asap' without formal structure
D.A rhyming poem with no request
Explanation: Functional applications need purpose, politeness, facts, and a clear ask. Applied Hindi rewards format awareness over literary ornament.
7An आदेश in administrative Hindi typically:
A.Is only a joke told in a canteen
B.Is exclusively a poem title in Yuvakbharati
C.Conveys a binding direction or decision that must be carried out
D.Means 'optional suggestion with no force'
Explanation: आदेश is an order/direction with executive force in office hierarchy. Hindi Applied expects correct terminology for such instruments.
8Which format is best for publicly announcing a college event date, venue, and eligibility on a notice board?
A.गुप्त टिप्पणी only on a closed confidential file
B.केवल काव्य-पाठ समीक्षा
C.केवल व्यक्तिगत डायरी प्रविष्टि
D.सूचना / सूचना-पट्ट सूचना
Explanation: A सूचना (notice) is designed for public or multi-reader announcement. Confidential file notes and diary entries serve other purposes.
9In semi-official (अर्ध-सरकारी) correspondence style, the tone is typically:
A.Formal but somewhat more personal than fully rigid sarkari letter style, still polite and purposeful
B.Identical to abusive street slang
C.Written only in pure Sanskrit shloka metre
D.Required to contain zero subject line and zero date
Explanation: अर्ध-सरकारी पत्र sits between fully official and personal letters: courteous, purpose-driven, slightly warmer, still professional.
10Which sequence best matches common parts of a formal Hindi official letter?
A.Only signature with no body or subject
B.Sender reference/date → addressee → subject (विषय) → salutation → body → closing → signature/designation
C.Only hashtags and emojis
D.Only a barcode with no Hindi text
Explanation: Standard official letters organise reference, date, addressee, विषय, body, and formal closing with designation. Applied Hindi tests this structural awareness.

About the Maharashtra HSC Hindi Applied (MSBSHSE) Exam

Maharashtra HSC Hindi Applied is the Class 12 Higher Secondary applied/functional Hindi paper (subject code 24 on MSBSHSE HSC general subject codes — Hindi (Applied) / व्यवहारीक हिंदी) under the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune. It assesses workplace and public-sphere Hindi skills: official correspondence formats, administrative Hindi, technical and official terminology, translation concepts, media language, functional writing (notes, reports, notices), and practical grammar for formal register. It is distinct from Compulsory/language Hindi (subject code 04), which centres on literary Yuvakbharati-style language and literature. Official assessment is commonly a subject total of 100 marks via written theory (about 80 marks, about 3 hours) and oral/internal assessment (about 20 marks) — not pure MCQ. Fees are as notified by MSBSHSE through junior colleges (mahahsscboard.in; mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm). Pass marks are commonly described as 35% overall with a separate theory floor (often about 28/80 where that split applies). The 100 questions on this page are a free English-language multiple-choice study adaptation with Hindi samples and English explanations; they are not a full simulation of the official mixed theory paper or oral components.

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Assessment

Official Maharashtra HSC Hindi Applied (subject code 24) assesses applied/functional Hindi — official and semi-official correspondence, administrative terminology (पारिभाषिक शब्दावली), translation concepts, media and journalistic language, notes/reports/notices, and practical grammar for workplace register — through a mixed written theory paper commonly lasting about 3 hours (about 80 marks), together with oral/internal assessment (about 20 marks), for a subject total of 100 marks. This is NOT Compulsory/language Hindi (subject code 04). This free bank is an MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency only.

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

35%

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by MSBSHSE through junior colleges (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.

~18% of this local bank

Official Correspondence & Functional Formats

Letters, applications, circulars, memos, office notes, orders, and notices in formal Hindi.

~17% of this local bank

Administrative Hindi & Official Terminology

Rajbhasha awareness, formal register, and standard administrative/technical Hindi vocabulary.

~17% of this local bank

Translation Concepts (अनुवाद)

Sense-based translation, glossary discipline, and common EN↔HI official-media pitfalls.

~16% of this local bank

Media Language & Journalistic Hindi

News structure, headlines, leads, features, editorials, and press-note register.

~16% of this local bank

Practical Workplace Grammar

Agreement, honorifics, voice, compounds, and error spotting in formal Hindi.

~16% of this local bank

Functional Writing, Notes & Discourse

Reports, summaries, advertisements, discourse markers, and register choice for applied use.

Preparing for the Maharashtra HSC Hindi Applied (MSBSHSE) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 35%
  • Assessment: Official Maharashtra HSC Hindi Applied (subject code 24) assesses applied/functional Hindi — official and semi-official correspondence, administrative terminology (पारिभाषिक शब्दावली), translation concepts, media and journalistic language, notes/reports/notices, and practical grammar for workplace register — through a mixed written theory paper commonly lasting about 3 hours (about 80 marks), together with oral/internal assessment (about 20 marks), for a subject total of 100 marks. This is NOT Compulsory/language Hindi (subject code 04). This free bank is an MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency only.
  • Time limit: 3 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by MSBSHSE through junior colleges (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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Maharashtra HSC Hindi Applied (MSBSHSE): Suggested Study Strategy

1Keep a two-column notebook: English administrative term ↔ standard Hindi पारिभाषिक शब्द (e.g., circular → परिपत्र; minutes → कार्यवृत्त).
2Memorise purpose and layout of सरकारी पत्र, आवेदन, परिपत्र, ज्ञापन, and टिप्पणी — format recognition is high-yield for applied Hindi.
3For translation, prefer sense (भावानुवाद) over word-for-word calques when official meaning would break.
4Practise rewriting casual Hindi into formal office register with appropriate honorifics (आप, कृपया, सादर).
5For media items, identify hard news vs feature vs editorial by purpose, not just vocabulary.
6Drill workplace grammar: subject–verb agreement, gender/number of abstract nouns, and formal passive constructions used in orders.
7Write one timed functional piece weekly (letter, notice, press note, or short report) — MCQs are not a writing substitute.
8Do not confuse code 24 drills with code 04 literary poem/prose appreciation; keep applied and literary practice separate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hindi Applied the same as Compulsory Hindi (code 04)?

No. MSBSHSE lists Hindi (code 04) and Hindi (Applied) (code 24) as separate subjects. Language Hindi focuses on literary language skills (often Yuvakbharati-style prose/poetry). Hindi Applied / व्यवहारीक हिंदी emphasises functional workplace Hindi: official correspondence, terminology, translation concepts, media language, and practical grammar. This practice page targets code 24 only.

Is the official Maharashtra HSC Hindi Applied exam only multiple choice?

No. Official Hindi Applied is a mixed written theory paper (commonly about 80 marks over about 3 hours) plus oral/internal assessment (commonly about 20 marks) for a subject total of 100 marks. Papers include applied writing and functional language tasks. This bank is a free English MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency — not a full writing-task or oral substitute.

How many marks and how long is the Hindi Applied theory paper?

Subject total is commonly 100 marks via about 80 theory + 20 oral/internal. Theory duration is commonly about 3 hours. Confirm the year's scheme and timetable on mahahsscboard.in and junior-college notices.

What is the passing score for Maharashtra HSC Hindi Applied?

Pass criteria are commonly reported as 35% overall in each subject, with a separate theory floor often cited (about 28/80 for 80-mark theory papers where that split applies, and about 7/20 for oral/internal). Always verify the current MSBSHSE result circular for your sitting.

What topics should I prioritise for Hindi Applied?

Prioritise official correspondence formats (letter, application, circular, memo, office note, order, notice), administrative terminology, translation judgment (sense over literal), media language (headline, lead, press note), practical workplace grammar and honorifics, and functional writing (report, summary, advertisement). Practise timed writing and oral tasks separately — MCQs alone do not replace official components.

Why is this bank mostly English if the subject is Hindi?

Explanations are in English for clarity for bilingual learners; stems and options freely use Hindi official terms and sample phrases. Official MSBSHSE Hindi Applied still requires Hindi functional writing and oral/internal work as notified.

Where can I find official Maharashtra HSC Hindi Applied materials?

Use MSBSHSE (mahahsscboard.in), the HSC general subject codes page (mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm — Hindi Applied code 24), and Balbharati / eBalbharati (books.ebalbharati.in) for textbooks, syllabi, and school-distributed schemes for your year.