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Key Facts: Maharashtra SSC Hindi FL (MSBSHSE) Exam

3 hours

Typical theory duration for Maharashtra SSC First Language Hindi

MSBSHSE SSC language-paper pattern summaries (confirm year circular)

80 + 20

Common theory + internal/oral split for First Language Hindi (subject total 100)

MSBSHSE / Maharashtra SSC subject pattern summaries for language papers

35%

Commonly reported minimum pass mark overall per subject

MSBSHSE SSC pass-criteria summaries (confirm current circular)

Code 02

MSBSHSE SSC general subject code for Hindi (First Language)

mahahsscboard.org SSC general subject codes list

Balbharati

Maharashtra Class 10 Hindi materials commonly follow Balbharati / school First Language syllabus

Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production and Curriculum Research (Balbharati)

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Maharashtra SSC Hindi First Language (MSBSHSE, code 02) totals 100 marks via ~80 theory (~3 h) + ~20 internal/oral. Pass is commonly ~35% overall as notified. Fees are as notified by MSBSHSE through schools. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for Hindi language skills — not an official paper simulation and not a substitute for Hindi writing or internal/oral components.

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1In Hindi grammar, what does संधि (sandhi) primarily describe?

A.Dividing a sentence into subject and predicate only

B.Joining of sounds or letters at word boundaries, often with change

C.Translating a Hindi sentence into English

D.Counting mātrās in a poetic line only

Explanation: संधि is the joining of two sounds/letters at a word boundary, often with a phonetic change (e.g., सूर्य + उदय → सूर्योदय). It is core Class 10 Hindi vyākaraṇa for Maharashtra SSC First Language Hindi (code 02).

2Identify the standard स्वर संधि (vowel sandhi) form of 'सूर्य + उदय'.

A.सूर्यउदय

B.सूर्योदय

C.सूरयउदय

D.सूर्य + उदय (no change)

Explanation: In classic स्वर संधि, उ + उ → ऊ, yielding सूर्योदय. This is a standard Class 10 textbook example.

3The form 'नमस्ते' from 'नमः + ते' is primarily taught as which sandhi class?

A.विसर्ग संधि (visarga sandhi)

B.केवल समास

C.कारक

D.छंद

Explanation: नमः + ते → नमस्ते is the standard textbook illustration of विसर्ग संधि, where the visarga (ः) changes in combination.

4Which pair best illustrates व्यंजन संधि (consonant sandhi)?

A.सूर्य + उदय = सूर्योदय (primarily vowel join)

B.सत् + जन = सज्जन (त् + ज → ज्ज)

C.राम + अयन with only vowel lengthening described

D.केवल पर्यायवाची pairing

Explanation: व्यंजन संधि involves consonant changes at the join. सत् + जन → सज्जन is a standard consonant-assimilation example. सूर्योदय is primarily स्वर संधि.

5Correct स्वर संधि form of 'महा + ईश' as commonly taught is:

A.महाईश

B.महेश

C.महीश

D.महाश

Explanation: In standard lexical स्वर संधि for महा + ईश, the taught form is महेश.

6What is समास (samās) in Hindi grammar?

A.A compound word formed by combining two or more words with a compact meaning relation

B.A list of synonyms only

C.A punctuation mark

D.A rule for writing English loanwords only

Explanation: समास is compounding: two or more words combine into a shorter compound with a definite meaning relation (e.g., राजपुत्र). Class 10 First Language Hindi tests type recognition and विग्रह.

7In 'राजपुत्र' (son of a king), which समास type is typically taught?

A.द्वंद्व समास

B.तत्पुरुष समास

C.अव्ययीभाव समास

D.बहुव्रीहि समास only

Explanation: राजपुत्र is classically तत्पुरुष: the second member (पुत्र) is primary and the first is related by a case-like meaning (of the king).

8Which example is best classified as द्वंद्व समास?

A.राजपुत्र

B.माता-पिता / राम-लक्ष्मण style equal pair

C.यथाशक्ति

D.चतुर्भुज as 'four-armed' epithet only

Explanation: द्वंद्व समास joins coordinated equals (both members keep roughly equal status), as in माता-पिता or राम-लक्ष्मण.

9यथाशक्ति is most often taught as which समास type?

A.तत्पुरुष

B.द्वंद्व

C.अव्ययीभाव

D.केवल संधि

Explanation: यथाशक्ति (according to strength/ability) is a classic अव्ययीभाव समास: the compound functions adverbially and the first member dominates the sense.

10A बहुव्रीहि समास primarily:

A.Names something other than the two members themselves (an external referent)

B.Is only a list of antonyms

C.Is only a letter format

D.Is only a verb tense

Explanation: बहुव्रीहि compounds refer to something outside both members—e.g., पीताम्बर 'yellow-clothed one' for Krishna, not 'yellow' + 'cloth' as objects themselves.

About the Maharashtra SSC Hindi FL (MSBSHSE) Exam

Maharashtra SSC Hindi — First Language is the Class 10 Secondary Hindi First Language paper (subject code 02 on MSBSHSE SSC general subject codes) under the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune. It assesses First Language Hindi skills — reading of prose and poetry, supplementary reading, grammar and vocabulary (संधि, समास, संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, क्रिया, काल, वाच्य, मुहावरे, अलंकार, and related), error identification, and composition formats (पत्र, निबंध/अनुच्छेद, सूचना, and related) — as set out in board schemes and Balbharati/school materials. The official assessment is commonly a subject total of 100 marks via written theory (about 80 marks, about 3 hours) and internal/oral assessment (about 20 marks) — not pure MCQ — and is delivered primarily in Hindi (Devanagari). Fees are as notified by MSBSHSE through schools (mahahsscboard.in; mahahsscboard.org/sscsub.htm). Pass marks are commonly described as about 35% overall. The 100 questions on this page are a free English-language multiple-choice study adaptation with explanations; they retain Hindi target-language terms and short examples where the skill is tested and are not a full simulation of the official mixed theory paper or internal components, and do not replace official Hindi writing practice.

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 SSC Hindi — First Language (subject code 02) assesses Class 10 First Language Hindi prose and poetry, supplementary reading, भाषा अध्ययन/व्याकरण (संधि, समास, संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, क्रिया, काल, वाच्य, लिंग–वचन, कारक, उपसर्ग–प्रत्यय, मुहावरे, अलंकार, and related), vocabulary, and composition (पत्र, निबंध/अनुच्छेद, सूचना, and related formats) through a mixed written theory paper commonly lasting about 3 hours (about 80 marks), together with internal/oral assessment (about 20 marks), for a subject total of 100 marks. This free bank is an English MCQ study adaptation that retains Hindi terms and short examples where the skill is tested — not a full simulation of descriptive Hindi writing, internal/oral evidence, or the official Devanagari exam environment.

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

35%

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by MSBSHSE through schools (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.

~40% of this local bank

Grammar (व्याकरण)

संधि, समास, संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, क्रिया, काल, वाच्य, लिंग–वचन, कारक, उपसर्ग–प्रत्यय, and error identification.

~15% of this local bank

Vocabulary & idioms

पर्यायवाची, विलोम, मुहावरे, one-word substitutes, and technical terms.

~12% of this local bank

Literary devices (अलंकार / रस)

Recognition of major figures of speech and basic rasa appreciation.

~10% of this local bank

Reading comprehension concepts

Main idea, detail, inference, tone, reference, and vocabulary-in-context for unseen and short Hindi extracts.

~12% of this local bank

Writing formats (रचना)

Structure recognition for पत्र, निबंध/अनुच्छेद, सूचना, संदेश, कहानी, and related composition craft (conceptual MCQs only).

~6% of this local bank

Literature response skills

Genre basics, short notes, character sketches, reference-to-context, and value-based answering craft.

~5% of this local bank

Exam logistics & adaptation disclosure

Code 02 FL Hindi, theory/internal split, pass awareness, and English-MCQ study-aid disclosure.

Preparing for the Maharashtra SSC Hindi FL (MSBSHSE) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 35%
Assessment: Official Maharashtra SSC Hindi — First Language (subject code 02) assesses Class 10 First Language Hindi prose and poetry, supplementary reading, भाषा अध्ययन/व्याकरण (संधि, समास, संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, क्रिया, काल, वाच्य, लिंग–वचन, कारक, उपसर्ग–प्रत्यय, मुहावरे, अलंकार, and related), vocabulary, and composition (पत्र, निबंध/अनुच्छेद, सूचना, and related formats) through a mixed written theory paper commonly lasting about 3 hours (about 80 marks), together with internal/oral assessment (about 20 marks), for a subject total of 100 marks. This free bank is an English MCQ study adaptation that retains Hindi terms and short examples where the skill is tested — not a full simulation of descriptive Hindi writing, internal/oral evidence, or the official Devanagari exam environment.
Time limit: 3 hours
Exam / certification fees: As notified by MSBSHSE through schools (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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Maharashtra SSC Hindi FL (MSBSHSE): Suggested Study Strategy

1Drill संधि, समास, काल forms, वाच्य, and वाक्य शुद्धीकरण daily — high-frequency First Language marks.

2Build a personal list of मुहावरे, पर्यायवाची, विलोम, and one-word substitutes with one example sentence each in Hindi.

3For अलंकार and रस, name the device/rasa after reading a short line aloud — do not invent rare devices you cannot verify.

4Memorise structure checklists for औपचारिक/अनौपचारिक पत्र, निबंध/अनुच्छेद, and सूचना, then write one timed Hindi piece weekly — MCQs are not a writing-task substitute.

5For literature, revise theme, speaker/attitude, and form (गद्य/पद्य, दोहा) for each unit; quote only short authentic phrases you can verify from your textbook.

6When reading अपठित passages, first mark main idea and tone, then answer inference with evidence from the lines.

7Practise error identification with full Hindi sentences (agreement, ने, postpositions, tense).

8Prepare internal/oral tasks as notified by your school separately from this English MCQ bank; after concept checks, solve official-style model schemes with full Hindi writing under timed conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official Maharashtra SSC First Language Hindi exam only multiple choice?

No. Official Hindi First Language (code 02) is a mixed written theory paper (commonly about 80 marks over about 3 hours) plus internal/oral assessment (commonly about 20 marks) for a subject total of 100 marks. Papers include prose, poetry, grammar, vocabulary, and composition tasks primarily in Hindi. This bank is a free English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency — not a full Hindi writing-task substitute, internal/oral substitute, or official paper simulation.

What is subject code 02 on the Maharashtra SSC list?

On common MSBSHSE SSC first-language subject lists, code 02 is Hindi (First Language). Code 01 is commonly Marathi (First Language) and code 03 English (First Language) — always match your school combination and hall ticket to the current mahahsscboard subject-code list.

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

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

What is the passing score for Maharashtra SSC Hindi?

Pass criteria are commonly reported as about 35% overall in each subject (about 35/100), with any separate theory/internal floors as notified. Always verify the current MSBSHSE result circular for your sitting.

What does SSC Hindi cost to take?

Hindi is examined as part of the Maharashtra SSC public examination. Fees are as notified by MSBSHSE through schools. There is no single fixed public INR amount for every candidate category on the board site — check school circulars for the current schedule.

Which topics should I prioritise for First Language Hindi?

Prioritise व्याकरण (संधि, समास, संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, क्रिया, काल, वाच्य, agreement, error ID), मुहावरे and vocabulary, अलंकार basics, unseen reading strategy, and composition formats (पत्र, निबंध/अनुच्छेद, सूचना). Practise timed Hindi writing and internal/oral tasks separately — English MCQs alone do not replace official components.

Why is this bank in English if the board paper is in Hindi?

OpenExamPrep publishes one English-language practice bank per exam URL for discoverability and study. Stems and explanations are in English, but Hindi terms and short examples are retained where the language skill is tested. The official MSBSHSE Hindi paper is primarily in Devanagari Hindi with mixed written tasks. Always practise full Hindi answers from Balbharati/school exercises and model papers.

Where can I find official Maharashtra SSC Hindi materials?

Use MSBSHSE (mahahsscboard.in), the SSC general subject codes page (mahahsscboard.org/sscsub.htm — Hindi First Language code 02), and Balbharati / eBalbharati (books.ebalbharati.in) for Class 10 Hindi textbooks, syllabi, and school-distributed schemes.

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