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Key Facts: Maharashtra SSC German (MSBSHSE) Exam

Code 34

MSBSHSE SSC general subject code for German (Second/Third Language)

mahahsscboard.org SSC general subject codes list

About 3 hours

Typical written duration window for SSC Second/Third Language German

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 German

Class 10 modern foreign language option alongside French (35) 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 German (MSBSHSE, code 34) is Class 10 Second/Third Language German — 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 German L2/L3 — not an official paper simulation and not a substitute for writing or oral/internal components.

Sample Maharashtra SSC German (MSBSHSE) Practice Questions

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1Choose the correct definite article: „___ Mann ist Lehrer.“
A.Die
B.Der
C.Das
D.Den
Explanation: Mann is masculine. As the subject in the nominative case, the masculine definite article is der.
2Choose the correct definite article: „___ Frau wohnt in Mumbai.“
A.Der
B.Das
C.Die
D.Den
Explanation: Frau is feminine. Nominative feminine definite article is die.
3Choose the correct definite article: „___ Kind spielt im Park.“
A.Der
B.Die
C.Das
D.Den
Explanation: Kind is neuter. Nominative neuter definite article is das.
4Which indefinite article fits? „Das ist ___ Buch.“
A.eine
B.einen
C.ein
D.einem
Explanation: Buch is neuter. After das ist, the predicate nominative needs neuter indefinite ein.
5Which indefinite article fits? „Ich habe ___ Schwester.“
A.ein
B.einen
C.eine
D.einem
Explanation: Schwester is feminine. As accusative object of haben, feminine indefinite is eine (same form as nominative).
6What is the gender of Schule?
A.Masculine (der Schule)
B.Feminine (die Schule)
C.Neuter (das Schule)
D.Plural only
Explanation: Schule is feminine: die Schule. Many nouns ending in -e are feminine, though not all.
7Pick the correct article: „___ Auto ist rot.“
A.Der
B.Die
C.Das
D.Den
Explanation: Auto is neuter (das Auto), so nominative definite article is das.
8Choose the correct article: „Wo ist ___ Bahnhof?“
A.die
B.das
C.der
D.den
Explanation: Bahnhof is masculine. As subject/topic of the question (nominative), the article is der.
9Find the error: „Das ist eine Mann.“
A.Gender/article agreement: Mann is masculine → ein Mann
B.Word order of Das ist is wrong
C.Missing verb
D.Wrong punctuation only
Explanation: Mann is masculine, so the indefinite article must be ein, not feminine eine.
10Complete: „Das ist ___ interessante Film.“
A.eine
B.ein
C.einen
D.einem
Explanation: Film is masculine. After das ist, predicate nominative uses masculine indefinite ein (not einen).

About the Maharashtra SSC German (MSBSHSE) Exam

Maharashtra SSC German is the Class 10 Secondary School Certificate Second/Third Language modern foreign language paper (subject code 34 on MSBSHSE SSC general subject codes) under the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune. It assesses Secondary German language skills — reading of short texts, applied grammar and usage (articles der/die/das, case basics, present/past verbs, word order, modals, prepositions), numbers, everyday vocabulary (school, family, food, travel), 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 German grammar, vocabulary, reading strategies, and culture; German 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 German (subject code 34 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 der/die/das, case basics, present/past verbs, word order, numbers, modal verbs, prepositions, school/family/food/travel vocabulary, 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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~12% of this local bank

Articles & Gender (der/die/das)

Definite and indefinite articles; masculine, feminine, and neuter gender for high-frequency SSC nouns.

~12% of this local bank

Case Basics

Nominative subjects, accusative objects, and dative recipients with correct article forms.

~12% of this local bank

Present & Past Verbs

Present-tense endings, separable verbs, Perfekt with haben/sein, and common past forms of sein/haben.

~10% of this local bank

Word Order

V2 main clauses, questions, and basic verb-final subordinate clauses after weil, dass, and wenn.

~14% of this local bank

Vocabulary (School, Family, Food, Travel)

Theme vocabulary and short phrases for classroom, family, meals, shops, and travel situations.

~12% of this local bank

Numbers & Modal Verbs

Cardinal numbers, ages, prices, clock times, and modal verbs with correct present forms.

~16% of this local bank

Prepositions, Reading & Culture

Common prepositions with case; main idea, detail, and purpose on short German texts; greetings and German-speaking culture.

~12% of this local bank

Error Identification

Identify wrong articles, cases, verb forms, word order, and agreement in short SSC-level sentences.

Preparing for the Maharashtra SSC German (MSBSHSE) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: About 35%
  • Assessment: Official Maharashtra SSC German (subject code 34 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 der/die/das, case basics, present/past verbs, word order, numbers, modal verbs, prepositions, school/family/food/travel vocabulary, 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 German (MSBSHSE): Suggested Study Strategy

1Drill der/die/das gender daily with a personal noun list (school, family, food, travel) — article mistakes are high-frequency beginner errors.
2Practise Nominativ subjects, Akkusativ objects (sehen, haben, kaufen), and Dativ recipients (geben, helfen, mit + Dat.) in full short sentences.
3For Perfekt, memorise which common verbs take sein (gehen, kommen, fahren, bleiben, sein) versus haben.
4Build a modal-verb table: können, müssen, dürfen, sollen, wollen, möchten with ich/du/er forms and English meanings.
5Practise V2 order: time/place phrases first still keep the finite verb in second position (Am Montag gehe ich…).
6Memorise fixed prepositions by case (für + Akk., mit + Dat., zu + Dat.) and two-way location vs motion (in der Schule / in die Schule).
7For reading, first mark who/what/where, then answer main-idea and detail questions with evidence from the German text.
8Practise greetings, self-introduction, clock times, and short dialogs aloud — MCQs are not a writing or oral substitute for official SSC German.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official Maharashtra SSC German exam only multiple choice?

No. Official SSC German — Second/Third Language (code 34) 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 34?

Subject code 34 is German (Second/Third Language) on the MSBSHSE SSC general subject codes list (mahahsscboard.org/sscsub.htm). Related modern foreign languages include French (35) and Russian (36).

How long is the Maharashtra SSC German paper?

Second/Third Language German 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 German?

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 German cost to take?

German 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 German L2/L3?

Prioritise der/die/das gender, case basics (Nominativ/Akkusativ/Dativ), present and Perfekt verbs, V2 word order and simple subordinate clauses, modal verbs, high-frequency prepositions, numbers/times, 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 German 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 German materials?

Use MSBSHSE (mahahsscboard.in), the SSC general subject codes page (mahahsscboard.org/sscsub.htm — German code 34), the SSC General student syllabus page, and Balbharati / eBalbharati (books.ebalbharati.in) for German textbooks, syllabi, and school-distributed schemes.