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Key Facts: Maharashtra HSC Persian (MSBSHSE) Exam
3 hours
Typical theory duration for Maharashtra HSC Optional Persian
MSBSHSE HSC language-paper pattern summaries (confirm year circular)
80 + 20
Common theory + oral/internal split for Optional Persian (subject total 100)
MSBSHSE / Maharashtra HSC subject pattern summaries for language papers
35%
Commonly reported minimum pass mark overall per subject (with separate theory floor often cited)
MSBSHSE HSC pass-criteria summaries (confirm current circular)
Code 37
MSBSHSE HSC general subject code for Optional Persian
mahahsscboard.org HSC general subject codes list
MCQ study aid
Local bank is a 100-item English MCQ adaptation — not a full official paper or writing/oral substitute
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Maharashtra HSC Optional Persian (MSBSHSE, code 37) totals 100 marks via ~80 theory (3 h) + ~20 oral/internal. Pass is commonly 35% overall with a separate theory floor as notified. Fees are as notified by MSBSHSE through junior colleges. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for grammar, vocabulary, literature awareness, and reading concepts — not an official paper simulation and not a substitute for writing or oral components.
Sample Maharashtra HSC Persian (MSBSHSE) Practice Questions
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1In standard Persian (Fārsī), the unmarked basic word order of a simple declarative sentence is typically:
2The Persian ezafe (izāfa, often shown as ـِ) is primarily used to:
3The phrase ketāb-e bozorg (کتابِ بزرگ) most accurately means:
4The Persian specific (definite) direct-object marker is:
5In the sentence Ali ketāb-rā khānd ('Ali read the book'), the particle rā marks:
6The common imperfective / progressive verbal prefix in modern Persian is:
7The prefix commonly used to form the present subjunctive and many imperative forms in Persian is:
8Negation of a finite Persian verb is most commonly marked with the prefix:
9Persian verbs are traditionally built from which two principal stems?
10From the infinitive raftan (رفتن, 'to go'), the past stem is:
About the Maharashtra HSC Persian (MSBSHSE) Exam
Maharashtra HSC Optional Persian is the Class 12 Higher Secondary Persian language elective (subject code 37 on MSBSHSE HSC general subject codes) under the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune. It assesses Higher Secondary Persian language skills — grammar and syntax (including ezafe and object marker rā), vocabulary, reading comprehension, and literature awareness of major classical and Indo-Persian figures — as set out in board schemes and school textbooks. The official assessment is commonly a subject total of 100 marks via written theory (about 80 marks, 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 explanations (Persian/Arabic script may appear in stems and options); they are not a full simulation of the official mixed theory paper or oral components.
Exam sponsor: Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Official Maharashtra HSC Optional Persian (subject code 37) assesses Persian grammar and usage, vocabulary, reading comprehension, literature awareness, and related language skills through a mixed written theory paper commonly lasting 3 hours (about 80 marks), together with oral/internal assessment (about 20 marks), for a subject total of 100 marks. This free bank is an MCQ study adaptation covering ezafe, rā, verb morphology, word order, high-frequency vocabulary, script basics, classical and Indo-Persian literature awareness, and reading-concept judgment — not a full simulation of descriptive writing, oral evidence, or any single prescribed textbook page set.
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.
Persian Grammar & Syntax
Ezafe, rā, verb prefixes and stems, person endings, plurals, SOV order, pronouns, prepositions, and tense/mood recognition.
Vocabulary & Word Use
High-frequency nouns, verbs, adjectives, compounds, greetings, cognates, and contextual meaning.
Script & Phonology Awareness
32-letter alphabet, four extra Persian letters, RTL direction, and short-vowel signs.
Literature Awareness
Ferdowsi, Saadi, Hafez, Rumi, Khayyam, Nizami, Amir Khusrau, Iqbal, and major verse forms.
Reading Concepts & Comprehension Strategies
Main idea, inference, ezafe chains, discourse cues, tone/purpose, and basic literary devices.
Preparing for the Maharashtra HSC Persian (MSBSHSE) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 35%
- Assessment: Official Maharashtra HSC Optional Persian (subject code 37) assesses Persian grammar and usage, vocabulary, reading comprehension, literature awareness, and related language skills through a mixed written theory paper commonly lasting 3 hours (about 80 marks), together with oral/internal assessment (about 20 marks), for a subject total of 100 marks. This free bank is an MCQ study adaptation covering ezafe, rā, verb morphology, word order, high-frequency vocabulary, script basics, classical and Indo-Persian literature awareness, and reading-concept judgment — not a full simulation of descriptive writing, oral evidence, or any single prescribed textbook page set.
- 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 Persian (MSBSHSE): Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the official Maharashtra HSC Persian exam only multiple choice?
No. Official Optional Persian is a mixed written theory paper (commonly about 80 marks over 3 hours) plus oral/internal assessment (commonly about 20 marks) for a subject total of 100 marks. Papers include grammar, vocabulary, reading, literature, and writing activities as notified. This bank is a free English MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency — not a full writing-task substitute, oral substitute, or official paper simulation.
What is the MSBSHSE subject code for HSC Persian?
Optional Persian is listed as subject code 37 on the MSBSHSE HSC general subject codes list (mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm). Confirm your junior-college combination and the year's timetable circular.
How many marks and how long is the Persian theory paper?
Subject total is commonly 100 marks via about 80 theory + 20 oral/internal. Theory duration for language optionals is commonly 3 hours. Confirm the year's scheme and timetable on mahahsscboard.in and junior-college notices.
What is the passing score for Maharashtra HSC Persian?
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 does HSC Persian cost to take?
Persian is examined as part of the Maharashtra HSC public examination. Fees are as notified by MSBSHSE through junior colleges. There is no single fixed public INR amount for every candidate category on the board site — check school/junior-college circulars for the current schedule.
Which topics should I prioritise for Optional Persian?
Prioritise ezafe and rā, verb morphology (mi-, be-, na-, stems, person endings), high-frequency vocabulary, reading inference on short extracts, and literature awareness of major poets and genres. Practise timed writing/reading and oral tasks separately — MCQs alone do not replace official components.
Why is this bank multiple choice if the board paper has writing?
Selected-response items check concept fluency quickly for grammar rules, vocabulary, literature facts, and reading judgment. Official MSBSHSE Persian still requires descriptive writing/reading and oral/internal assessment. Always practise model papers under timed conditions.
Where can I find official Maharashtra HSC Persian materials?
Use MSBSHSE (mahahsscboard.in), the HSC general subject codes page (mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm — Persian code 37), and Balbharati / eBalbharati (books.ebalbharati.in) for textbooks, syllabi, and school-distributed schemes.