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Key Facts: Maharashtra SSC Avesta L2/L3 (MSBSHSE) Exam
Code 32
MSBSHSE SSC general subject code for Avesta as Second/Third Language
mahahsscboard.org/sscsub.htm
3 hours
Typical theory duration for Maharashtra SSC language papers including classical options
MSBSHSE SSC language pattern summaries (confirm year circular)
80 + 20
Common theory + oral/internal split for SSC language subjects (subject total 100)
MSBSHSE / Maharashtra SSC language pattern summaries
35%
Commonly reported minimum pass mark overall per subject (with separate theory floor often cited)
MSBSHSE SSC pass-criteria summaries (confirm current circular)
Old Iranian
Avestan is an Old Iranian language of the Indo-Iranian branch of Indo-European
Standard Iranian philology summaries used in classical language teaching
English MCQ aid
Local bank is a 100-item English MCQ adaptation — not a full official paper or oral substitute
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Maharashtra SSC Avesta L2/L3 (MSBSHSE, code 32) 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 schools. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for introductory Avestan language skills — not an official paper simulation and not a substitute for writing or oral components.
Sample Maharashtra SSC Avesta L2/L3 (MSBSHSE) Practice Questions
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1The Avestan alphabet was primarily designed to:
2Compared with many everyday Indian scripts taught in Maharashtra schools, the Avestan alphabet is best described as:
3In SSC Avesta notes, why is careful distinction of similar-looking or similar-sounding letters important?
4Which statement about Avestan script direction is taught in standard descriptive summaries?
5The special Avestan alphabet is historically associated with the need to:
6Which contrast is most useful at SSC level?
7In school transliteration, Avestan forms are often shown in Latin letters (e.g., asha). This mainly helps students to:
8Which is a sound SSC-level reason the Avestan alphabet has many distinct characters?
9When a question shows both an Avestan form and an English gloss, the best first step is to:
10Which writing system is NOT the specialized Avestan alphabet?
About the Maharashtra SSC Avesta L2/L3 (MSBSHSE) Exam
Maharashtra SSC Avesta Second/Third Language is the Class 10 secondary classical Avestan language paper listed as subject code 32 on MSBSHSE SSC general subject codes (mahahsscboard.org/sscsub.htm). It is offered especially within the Zoroastrian/Parsi community school pathway where schools present Avesta as a Second/Third Language option under the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune. The 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 schools. 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 for Avestan alphabet/script awareness, phonology basics, grammar intro, vocabulary, school-appropriate religious-cultural literacy, reading strategies, and error identification; Avestan forms appear in transliteration and/or original script where useful. They are not a full simulation of the official mixed theory paper or oral components, and do not replace prescribed-language practice.
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Assessment
Official Maharashtra SSC Avesta (subject code 32) assesses introductory Avestan language knowledge — alphabet/script awareness, elementary phonology and grammar, vocabulary, reading/explanation of school-prescribed material, and related Zoroastrian cultural-linguistic literacy — 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 free bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation covering alphabet/script, phonology basics, grammar intro, vocabulary, school-appropriate religious-cultural literacy, reading strategies, and error identification — lighter than HSC Avesta-Pahlavi and not a full simulation of descriptive answers, prescribed-passage work, or oral evidence.
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
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Alphabet & Script Awareness
Avestan alphabet purpose, letter-group awareness, and contrast with related Iranian writing traditions.
Phonology Basics
Introductory sound classes, careful vowel/consonant awareness, and pronunciation ideas for school reading.
Grammar Intro
Gender, number (incl. dual awareness), case idea, basic noun/verb labels, and simple agreement.
Vocabulary
High-frequency Avestan school lexis with English glosses for exam recognition.
Religious-Cultural Literacy
Avesta divisions, Zarathustra tradition, and conceptual vocabulary needed for language study at SSC level.
Reading Strategies
Main idea, detail, glossary use, and elimination strategies on short school-level materials.
Error Identification
Spot term, script, gloss, and basic grammar/cultural mix-ups common at Class 10.
Preparing for the Maharashtra SSC Avesta L2/L3 (MSBSHSE) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 35%
- Assessment: Official Maharashtra SSC Avesta (subject code 32) assesses introductory Avestan language knowledge — alphabet/script awareness, elementary phonology and grammar, vocabulary, reading/explanation of school-prescribed material, and related Zoroastrian cultural-linguistic literacy — 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 free bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation covering alphabet/script, phonology basics, grammar intro, vocabulary, school-appropriate religious-cultural literacy, reading strategies, and error identification — lighter than HSC Avesta-Pahlavi and not a full simulation of descriptive answers, prescribed-passage work, or oral evidence.
- 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 Avesta L2/L3 (MSBSHSE): Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the official Maharashtra SSC Avesta exam only multiple choice?
No. Official Avesta L2/L3 is commonly a mixed written theory paper (about 80 marks over about 3 hours) plus oral/internal assessment (about 20 marks) for a subject total of 100 marks. Papers may include alphabet/language work, vocabulary, reading/explanation, and oral components as notified. This bank is a free English MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency — not a full writing/oral substitute or official paper simulation.
What is MSBSHSE subject code 32?
On the Maharashtra SSC general subject codes list (mahahsscboard.org/sscsub.htm), code 32 is Avesta as a Second/Third Language classical option. It is distinct from code 33 Pahlavi and from the combined HSC classical pairing Avesta-Pahlavi. This page targets Class 10 Avesta L2/L3 only.
How many marks and how long is the Avesta L2/L3 theory paper?
Subject total is commonly 100 marks via about 80 theory + 20 oral/internal. Theory duration for 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 Avesta?
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 SSC Avesta cost to take?
Avesta is examined as part of the Maharashtra SSC public examination where the subject is offered. 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 Class 10 Avesta?
Prioritise Avestan alphabet/script purpose, elementary phonology labels, gender/number/case ideas, high-frequency vocabulary with English glosses, Avesta book names (Yasna, Gathas, Vendidad, Yashts, Khorda Avesta), and common error patterns (confusing Avestan with Pahlavi or Modern Persian). Practise prescribed-text work and oral tasks separately — English MCQs alone do not replace official language components.
Why is this bank in English if the subject is Avestan?
This free bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation designed to check concept fluency (terminology, script labels, grammar ideas, vocabulary meanings). Avestan forms appear in transliteration and/or original script when useful. Official MSBSHSE Avesta still requires work in the classical language as prescribed by the school and board scheme.
Where can I find official Maharashtra SSC Avesta materials?
Use MSBSHSE (mahahsscboard.in), the SSC general subject codes page (mahahsscboard.org/sscsub.htm — Avesta 2nd/3rd code 32), the SSC general syllabus hub, Balbharati / eBalbharati (books.ebalbharati.in), and school-distributed syllabi and model papers in Zoroastrian community school pathways where the subject is offered.