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Key Facts: Maharashtra SSC French (MSBSHSE) Exam
Code 35
MSBSHSE SSC general subject code for French (Second/Third Language)
mahahsscboard.org SSC general subject codes list
About 3 hours
Typical written duration window for SSC Second/Third Language French
MSBSHSE SSC timetable summaries (confirm year circular)
~80 + ~20
Common written + internal split for SSC language subjects (subject total near 100)
MSBSHSE SSC language assessment pattern summaries (confirm year scheme)
About 35%
Commonly reported minimum pass mark per SSC subject
MSBSHSE SSC pass-criteria summaries (confirm current circular)
L2/L3 French
Class 10 modern foreign language option alongside German (34) and Russian (36)
MSBSHSE SSC general subject codes
English MCQ adaptation
Local bank is a 100-item English-language MCQ study aid — not a full official paper or writing/oral substitute
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Maharashtra SSC French (MSBSHSE, code 35) is Class 10 Second/Third Language French — commonly ~80 written (~3 h) + ~20 internal for ~100 marks. Pass is commonly ~35%. Fees are as notified by MSBSHSE through schools. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for SSC French L2/L3 — not an official paper simulation and not a substitute for writing or oral/internal components.
Sample Maharashtra SSC French (MSBSHSE) Practice Questions
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1Choose the correct definite article: « ___ livre est sur la table. »
2Choose the correct definite article: « ___ maison est grande. »
3Choose the correct definite article: « ___ élèves sont dans la classe. »
4Choose the correct definite article before a vowel: « ___ ami de Marie s'appelle Paul. »
5Which indefinite article fits? « C'est ___ école. »
6Which indefinite article fits? « J'ai ___ stylo. »
7What is the gender of table?
8What is the gender of garçon?
9Choose the correct partitive article: « Je mange ___ pain. »
10Choose the correct partitive article: « Elle boit ___ eau. »
About the Maharashtra SSC French (MSBSHSE) Exam
Maharashtra SSC French is the Class 10 Secondary School Certificate Second/Third Language modern foreign language paper (subject code 35 on MSBSHSE SSC general subject codes) under the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune. It assesses Secondary French language skills — reading of short texts, applied grammar and usage (articles défini/indéfini/partitif, gender, present verbs, passé composé, adjective agreement, prepositions), numbers and time, everyday vocabulary (school, family, food, travel), questions and negation, greetings and culture awareness, and related school work as set out in board syllabi and school materials. The official assessment is commonly a subject total near 100 marks via written theory/activity sheet (about 80 marks, about 3 hours) and internal assessment (about 20 marks) — not pure MCQ. Fees are as notified by MSBSHSE through secondary schools (mahahsscboard.in; mahahsscboard.org/sscsub.htm). Pass marks are commonly described as about 35% in the subject. The 100 questions on this page are a free English-language multiple-choice study adaptation with English explanations for French grammar, vocabulary, reading strategies, and culture; French forms and short phrases appear in stems and options when testing skill. They are not a full simulation of the official mixed written paper, writing tasks, or oral/internal components, and do not replace official writing or speaking 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 French (subject code 35 on the MSBSHSE SSC general subject codes list) is a Second/Third Language modern foreign language. SSC language subjects are commonly organised as mixed written theory/activity-sheet assessment (often about 80 marks, about 3 hours — German/French L2/L3 has appeared in a 3-hour afternoon timetable slot) plus internal/school assessment (often about 20 marks), for a subject total near 100 marks. Official tasks may include reading comprehension, applied grammar and usage, vocabulary, short functional writing, and related enrichment as notified; oral/listening components may apply per the year's evaluation scheme. Qualifying is commonly described as about 35% in the subject (confirm the current result circular). This free bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation covering articles (défini/indéfini/partitif), gender, present verbs (être/avoir/regular -er/-ir/-re), passé composé basics, adjective agreement, prepositions, numbers, time, school/family/food/travel vocabulary, questions, negation, reading strategies, greetings/culture awareness, and error identification — not a full simulation of descriptive writing, oral evidence, or the official mixed paper.
Time Limit
About 3 hours
Passing Score
About 35%
Exam / Certification Fees
As notified by MSBSHSE through secondary schools (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Articles & Gender
Definite, indefinite, and partitive articles; masculine and feminine gender for high-frequency SSC nouns.
Present Verbs
Present-tense forms of être, avoir, and regular -er/-ir/-re verbs at Class 10 L2/L3 range.
Passé Composé Basics
Auxiliaries avoir and être, past participles of common verbs, and basic agreement patterns.
Adjectives & Agreement
Gender and number agreement of adjectives and common placement with nouns.
Vocabulary (School, Family, Food, Travel)
Theme vocabulary and short phrases for classroom, family, meals, shops, and travel situations.
Numbers, Time & Prepositions
Cardinal numbers, ages, prices, clock times, and high-frequency prepositions of place and time.
Questions, Negation, Reading & Culture
Question words and inversion/est-ce que patterns; ne…pas and related negation; main idea and detail on short French texts; greetings and Francophone culture.
Error Identification
Identify wrong articles, gender, verb forms, agreement, negation, and prepositions in short SSC-level sentences.
Preparing for the Maharashtra SSC French (MSBSHSE) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: About 35%
- Assessment: Official Maharashtra SSC French (subject code 35 on the MSBSHSE SSC general subject codes list) is a Second/Third Language modern foreign language. SSC language subjects are commonly organised as mixed written theory/activity-sheet assessment (often about 80 marks, about 3 hours — German/French L2/L3 has appeared in a 3-hour afternoon timetable slot) plus internal/school assessment (often about 20 marks), for a subject total near 100 marks. Official tasks may include reading comprehension, applied grammar and usage, vocabulary, short functional writing, and related enrichment as notified; oral/listening components may apply per the year's evaluation scheme. Qualifying is commonly described as about 35% in the subject (confirm the current result circular). This free bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation covering articles (défini/indéfini/partitif), gender, present verbs (être/avoir/regular -er/-ir/-re), passé composé basics, adjective agreement, prepositions, numbers, time, school/family/food/travel vocabulary, questions, negation, reading strategies, greetings/culture awareness, and error identification — not a full simulation of descriptive writing, oral evidence, or the official mixed paper.
- Time limit: About 3 hours
- Exam / certification fees: As notified by MSBSHSE through secondary schools (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources
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Maharashtra SSC French (MSBSHSE): Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the official Maharashtra SSC French exam only multiple choice?
No. Official SSC French — Second/Third Language (code 35) is a mixed Class 10 language assessment under MSBSHSE. Public language papers are commonly written theory/activity sheets (often about 80 marks over about 3 hours) plus internal assessment (often about 20 marks), and may include reading, grammar, vocabulary, writing, and oral/listening components as notified. This bank is a free English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency — not a full writing, oral/listening, or official paper substitute.
What is MSBSHSE subject code 35?
Subject code 35 is French (Second/Third Language) on the MSBSHSE SSC general subject codes list (mahahsscboard.org/sscsub.htm). Related modern foreign languages include German (34) and Russian (36).
How long is the Maharashtra SSC French paper?
Second/Third Language French is commonly scheduled for about 3 hours in the written window (for example, German/French L2/L3 has appeared as a 3 PM–6 PM slot in published SSC timetables). Confirm the year's official timetable on mahahsscboard.in and school notices.
What is the passing score for Maharashtra SSC French?
Pass criteria are commonly reported as about 35% in each subject, with separate theory/internal floors where that split applies. Always verify the current MSBSHSE result circular for your sitting.
What does SSC French cost to take?
French is examined as part of the Maharashtra SSC public examination. Fees are as notified by MSBSHSE through secondary 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 SSC French L2/L3?
Prioritise articles (le/la/les, un/une/des, du/de la/des), noun gender, present être/avoir and regular -er/-ir/-re verbs, passé composé with avoir/être, adjective agreement, high-frequency prepositions, numbers/times, question forms and negation, and vocabulary for school, family, food, and travel. Practise short reading texts, greetings/culture notes, writing, and oral/listening tasks separately — MCQs alone do not replace official paper components.
Why is this bank multiple choice if the board paper has writing and oral?
Selected-response items check concept fluency quickly for grammar rules, vocabulary, reading judgment, culture, and error spotting. Official MSBSHSE SSC French still requires mixed written tasks and school/oral components as notified. Always practise model papers and complete full writing and speaking tasks under timed conditions.
Where can I find official Maharashtra SSC French materials?
Use MSBSHSE (mahahsscboard.in), the SSC general subject codes page (mahahsscboard.org/sscsub.htm — French code 35), the SSC General student syllabus page, and Balbharati / eBalbharati (books.ebalbharati.in) for French textbooks, syllabi, and school-distributed schemes.