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Code 30

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

mahahsscboard.org SSC general subject codes list

About 3 hours

Typical written duration window for SSC Second/Third Language Persian

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 Persian

Class 10 Second/Third Language option under MSBSHSE SSC general subject codes

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 Persian (MSBSHSE, code 30) is Class 10 Second/Third Language Persian — 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 Persian L2/L3 — not an official paper simulation and not a substitute for writing or oral/internal components.

Sample Maharashtra SSC Persian (MSBSHSE) Practice Questions

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1Persian is written primarily with which script system?
A.A modified Arabic (Perso-Arabic) script
B.Devanagari for all formal Persian
C.Only Latin letters in all official books
D.Cyrillic for all Iranian Persian texts
Explanation: Modern standard Persian (Fārsī) uses a modified Arabic script, often called Perso-Arabic. It is written right-to-left and includes letters special to Persian.
2In which direction is standard Persian text normally read?
A.Left to right only
B.Right to left
C.Top to bottom in columns only
D.Boustrophedon (alternating directions each line)
Explanation: Standard Persian is read and written from right to left, like Arabic and Urdu. Numbers may appear left-to-right within RTL lines, but the base script direction is RTL.
3Which set correctly lists the four classic Persian-only letters taught at introductory level?
A.ا ب ت ث
B.ک م ن ه
C.پ چ ژ گ
D.س ش ص ض
Explanation: پ (pe), چ (che), ژ (zhe), and گ (gāf) are the classic four letters added for Persian sounds not represented the same way in basic Arabic letter inventory.
4The Persian letter پ (pe) most commonly represents which sound?
A.The /b/ sound only
B.The /f/ sound only
C.The /k/ sound only
D.The /p/ sound as in English 'pen'
Explanation: پ (pe) is the Persian letter for /p/, distinguished from ب (be) /b/ by the number/placement of dots.
5The Persian letter چ (che) most commonly represents which sound?
A.The /ch/ sound as in English 'church'
B.The /j/ sound only as in 'judge'
C.The /sh/ sound only
D.The /k/ sound only
Explanation: چ (che) represents the affricate /ch/ (as in church). ج (jim) is the usual letter for /j/.
6The Persian letter گ (gāf) is used for which sound?
A.The /k/ sound only
B.The hard /g/ as in 'go'
C.The /q/ sound only
D.The /h/ sound only
Explanation: گ (gāf) writes the hard /g/ sound. It is one of the four classic Persian-only letters and is distinct from ک (kāf) /k/.
7Many Persian letters change shape depending on whether they appear:
A.Only in capital or small case like English
B.Only when the sentence is a question
C.Isolated, initial, medial, or final in a word
D.Only in poetry, never in prose
Explanation: Persian letters have joining forms: isolated, initial, medial, and final (with some non-connecting letters). There is no capital/small case system like English.
8Which letters typically do NOT connect to the following letter in Persian writing?
A.All letters always connect on both sides
B.Only پ and گ never connect
C.Only numerals never appear in text
D.ا د ذ ر ز ژ و (and similar non-connectors)
Explanation: A small set of letters (including ا د ذ ر ز ژ و) do not connect forward to the next letter. Learners must recognise gaps that are still part of the same word.
9Which statement about short vowels in everyday Persian writing is most accurate for Class 10 reading?
A.Short vowels are often not fully written; readers use context and knowledge of words
B.Every short vowel must always appear as a full separate letter in all texts
C.Persian never has vowel sounds at all
D.Short vowels are written only with Devanagari matras
Explanation: Like Arabic orthography, everyday Persian often omits short-vowel marks. Students learn common word shapes and use context; full vocalisation is not always present on exam passages.
10The letter و can function in Persian as:
A.Only a punctuation mark with no sound
B.A consonant /v/ (or /w/), a long vowel /u/, or the conjunction 'and', depending on context
C.Only the past-tense ending for all verbs
D.Only the plural marker for all nouns
Explanation: و is multifunctional: consonant /v/, vowel /u/, and the common conjunction 'and' (va/o). Context decides the reading.

About the Maharashtra SSC Persian (MSBSHSE) Exam

Maharashtra SSC Persian is the Class 10 Secondary School Certificate Second/Third Language paper (subject code 30 on MSBSHSE SSC general subject codes) under the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune. It assesses Secondary Persian language skills — reading of short texts in Perso-Arabic script, applied grammar and usage (ezāfe, gender-neutral structure, present/past verbs, pronouns, basic SOV word order), numbers, everyday vocabulary (school, family, home, food), 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 Persian grammar, vocabulary, reading strategies, and culture; Persian (Perso-Arabic) script appears 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.

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Assessment

Official Maharashtra SSC Persian (subject code 30 on the MSBSHSE SSC general subject codes list) is a Second/Third Language. SSC language subjects are commonly organised as mixed written theory/activity-sheet assessment (often about 80 marks, about 3 hours) 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 Perso-Arabic alphabet and letter forms, ezāfe, gender-neutral structure, present/past verb intros, pronouns, numbers, high-frequency vocabulary, basic SOV word order, reading strategies, 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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~10% of this local bank

Alphabet & Letter Forms

RTL Perso-Arabic script, Persian-only letters پ چ ژ گ, joining forms, dots, and careful orthography.

~10% of this local bank

Ezāfe (Izafat)

Linking nouns to modifiers and possessors with ezāfe (ـِ / -e/-ye) in short phrases.

~8% of this local bank

Gender-Neutral Structure

No grammatical gender; gender-neutral third person او; no gendered articles or adjective agreement.

~12% of this local bank

Present & Past Verbs (Intro)

Present mi- forms, simple past person endings, and high-frequency بودن/داشتن and action verbs.

~14% of this local bank

Pronouns & Numbers

Personal and possessive pronouns; cardinal numbers and basic counting for SSC L2/L3.

~20% of this local bank

Vocabulary & Word Order

School, family, home, food, and daily words; unmarked Subject–Object–Verb sentence order.

~16% of this local bank

Reading Strategies & Culture

Main idea, detail, and purpose on short Persian texts; greetings and Indo-Persian/Iranian culture notes.

~10% of this local bank

Error Identification

Identify wrong script assumptions, ezāfe, pronouns, verbs, word order, and false gender rules.

Preparing for the Maharashtra SSC Persian (MSBSHSE) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: About 35%
  • Assessment: Official Maharashtra SSC Persian (subject code 30 on the MSBSHSE SSC general subject codes list) is a Second/Third Language. SSC language subjects are commonly organised as mixed written theory/activity-sheet assessment (often about 80 marks, about 3 hours) 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 Perso-Arabic alphabet and letter forms, ezāfe, gender-neutral structure, present/past verb intros, pronouns, numbers, high-frequency vocabulary, basic SOV word order, reading strategies, 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 Persian (MSBSHSE): Suggested Study Strategy

1Drill Persian-only letters پ چ ژ گ daily and practise joining forms so copied words stay legible on the board paper.
2Read right-to-left by default; mark subject, object, and final verb on short SOV sentences.
3Practise ezāfe phrases (کتابِ خوب، کتابِ من) aloud — noun + modifier/possessor linking is high frequency.
4Remember Persian has no grammatical gender: do not invent masculine/feminine articles or adjective endings as in Arabic/French/German.
5Build a mini verb table: هستم/هستی/است, دارم/دارد, می‌روم/رفتم with person endings.
6Memorise personal pronouns من تو او ما شما آنها and common possessives (کتابم، کتابِ من).
7For reading, first identify known nouns and the final verb, then answer main-idea and detail questions with evidence from the Persian text.
8Practise greetings (سلام), self-introduction, numbers, and short dialogs aloud — MCQs are not a writing or oral substitute for official SSC Persian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official Maharashtra SSC Persian exam only multiple choice?

No. Official SSC Persian — Second/Third Language (code 30) 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 30?

Subject code 30 is Persian (Second/Third Language) on the MSBSHSE SSC general subject codes list (mahahsscboard.org/sscsub.htm). Related language options on the same list include Arabic and other Second/Third Language subjects as notified for the year.

How long is the Maharashtra SSC Persian paper?

Second/Third Language Persian is commonly scheduled for about 3 hours in the written window. Confirm the year's official timetable on mahahsscboard.in and school notices.

What is the passing score for Maharashtra SSC Persian?

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 Persian cost to take?

Persian 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 Persian L2/L3?

Prioritise Perso-Arabic alphabet and letter forms (including پ چ ژ گ), ezāfe linking, gender-neutral structure (no grammatical gender; او for he/she), present mi- and simple past verbs, pronouns, numbers, high-frequency school/family vocabulary, and basic SOV word order. 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 script, grammar rules, vocabulary, reading judgment, culture, and error spotting. Official MSBSHSE SSC Persian 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 Persian materials?

Use MSBSHSE (mahahsscboard.in), the SSC general subject codes page (mahahsscboard.org/sscsub.htm — Persian code 30), the SSC General student syllabus page, and Balbharati / eBalbharati (books.ebalbharati.in) for Persian textbooks, syllabi, and school-distributed schemes.