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Key Facts: PSEB Matric Punjabi Exam

65 + 10 = 75

Theory + INA marks for each of Punjabi-A (01) and Punjabi-B (72)

PSEB Class X Scheme of Studies (pseb.ac.in / static.pseb.ac.in)

Two papers

Compulsory Punjabi pathway is Paper A + Paper B (or Punjab History and Culture in lieu where eligible)

PSEB Class X Scheme of Studies Group-A

33% / 25%

Common pass rule: about 33% aggregate with minimum about 25% in theory (confirm year circular)

PSEB Scheme of Studies pass notes / secondary board summaries

Codes 01 & 72

Punjabi-A subject code 01; Punjabi-B subject code 72

PSEB Class X Scheme of Studies

MCQ study aid

Local bank is a 100-item English MCQ adaptation of both papers — not a full official paper clone

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PSEB Matric Punjabi = two papers (A code 01 + B code 72), each 65 theory + 10 INA = 75. This free bank is 100 English MCQs covering both papers' concepts with Gurmukhi samples — study aid, not a full official paper clone.

Sample PSEB Matric Punjabi Practice Questions

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1In school Punjabi grammar (ਵਿਆਕਰਣ), which traditional term names a noun?
A.ਕਿਰਿਆ (kirya)
B.ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ਣ (visheshan)
C.ਨਾਂਵ (naanv)
D.Only a punctuation mark
Explanation: ਨਾਂਵ (naanv) is the school label for a noun — a naming word for a person, place, thing, or idea. PSEB Punjabi-B regularly tests word-class definitions.
2Which traditional school term names a verb in Punjabi?
A.ਨਾਂਵ (naanv)
B.ਕਿਰਿਆ (kirya)
C.ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ਣ (visheshan)
D.Only a board subject code
Explanation: ਕਿਰਿਆ (kirya) labels a verb — action, process, or state. Paper B grammar items often ask definition-plus-example for ਕਿਰਿਆ.
3What does ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ਣ (visheshan) name in Punjabi grammar?
A.A postposition only
B.An adjective / quality word
C.A full essay format
D.A poetry genre
Explanation: ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ਣ describes or limits a noun (quality, quantity, demonstrative sense). Agreement of ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ਣ with the noun’s gender/number is a common error trap.
4Which term names a pronoun in school Punjabi?
A.ਪੜਨਾਂਵ (parnaanv)
B.ਕਿਰਿਆ (kirya)
C.Only an idiom list
D.ਵਿਸਰਾਮ ਚਿੰਨ੍ਹ (punctuation)
Explanation: ਪੜਨਾਂਵ stands in for a noun (I/you/he/she/it/they equivalents and related forms). Knowing the label helps with definition-style Paper B items.
5Punjabi nouns are traditionally described as having which two genders (ਲਿੰਗ)?
A.Past and future only
B.Masculine and feminine (ਪੁਲਿੰਗ / ਇਸਤਰੀਲਿੰਗ)
C.Only English loanword gender
D.No gender system at all
Explanation: School Punjabi treats nouns as masculine (ਪੁਲਿੰਗ) or feminine (ਇਸਤਰੀਲਿੰਗ). Gender drives agreement on adjectives, some verb forms, and related morphology.
6In Punjabi number (ਵਚਨ) terminology, ਇੱਕ ਵਚਨ means:
A.Plural only
B.Singular
C.Future tense
D.A poetry metre
Explanation: ਇੱਕ ਵਚਨ = singular; ਬਹੁ ਵਚਨ = plural. Number agreement with verbs/adjectives is a high-frequency Paper B skill.
7The ergative marker often associated with perfective transitive constructions in Punjabi is written as:
A.ਨੇ (ne)
B.Only English 'of'
C.A question mark
D.Only a paragraph title
Explanation: The postposition ਨੇ marks the agent in many perfective transitive patterns (the classic ergative-like construction taught in school grammar). Misusing or omitting ਨੇ is a common error.
8Which postposition commonly marks a definite object / dative-like 'to' relation in school Punjabi examples?
A.ਨੂੰ (nuun)
B.Only a full stop
C.Only English 'and'
D.A board datesheet code
Explanation: ਨੂੰ frequently marks objects or recipients in textbook examples. Choosing the right postposition (ਨੇ / ਨੂੰ / ਤੋਂ / ਵਿਚ / ਉੱਤੇ, etc.) is core usage work.
9Which postposition is most typically used for location 'in/inside' in school Punjabi?
A.ਵਿਚ / ਵਿੱਚ (vich)
B.Only ਨੇ (ne)
C.Only a comma
D.A literature genre name
Explanation: ਵਿਚ/ਵਿੱਚ expresses in/inside location (and related senses). Do not confuse location postpositions with agent marker ਨੇ.
10Which option best describes tense (ਕਾਲ) in school Punjabi grammar?
A.Only poetry rhyme schemes
B.Time-related verb forms such as present, past, and future frames
C.Only board fee rules
D.Only Gurmukhi page numbers
Explanation: ਕਾਲ organises verb forms by time reference (present/past/future frames and related aspect patterns). Paper B tests recognition and correct use of tense frames.

About the PSEB Matric Punjabi Exam

Free English-language MCQ practice for Punjab PSEB Matric (Class 10) Punjabi covering both compulsory papers: Punjabi-A (subject code 01) and Punjabi-B (subject code 72). Each official paper is Theory 65 + Internal Assessment (INA) 10 = 75 marks. This bank trains grammar, literature concepts, vocabulary, idioms/proverbs, writing-format recognition, Gurmukhi script awareness, and cultural language knowledge while preserving Gurmukhi samples in stems and options. Explanations are in English. It does not replace official Punjabi writing, full literature answers, or school INA.

Exam sponsor: Punjab School Education Board (PSEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Two papers, one language subject: Punjabi-A (01) Theory 65 + INA 10 = 75 AND Punjabi-B (72) Theory 65 + INA 10 = 75 (combined pathway 150 marks). No separate practical for these papers. Paper A emphasises literature (poetry/prose appreciation, objective and short/long literature tasks). Paper B emphasises composition and grammar (essay, letter/application, précis, idioms, punctuation, vyakaran, Gurmukhi script awareness). Official medium is Punjabi (Gurmukhi). This bank is an English MCQ study adaptation covering BOTH papers' assessable knowledge.

Time Limit

Per PSEB Matric datesheet for each theory paper (commonly about 3 hours per language paper — confirm the year's datesheet). INA is school-based. Practice bank is untimed.

Passing Score

About 33% aggregate of theory + INA (with practical where applicable), with a minimum of about 25% in theory — confirm the current PSEB result circular. Secondary sources often cite ~24/65 theory floor for Punjabi-A/B.

Exam / Certification Fees

Included in standard PSEB Matric school/open-school examination registration; confirm current fee circulars through your school or pseb.ac.in.

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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.

~25% of this local bank

Paper A — Literature concepts

Poetry genres (Gurmat, Sufi, Kissa, Bir), prose/story/essay appreciation, central idea, theme, and literary judgment skills typical of Punjabi-A.

~25% of this local bank

Paper B — Grammar (ਵਿਆਕਰਣ)

Word classes, gender/number, postpositions, tense, sentence types, punctuation, dialect vs standard language, and grammar definition/example items.

~15% of this local bank

Vocabulary (ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਭੰਡਾਰ)

Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitutes, and meaning in context with Gurmukhi samples.

~10% of this local bank

Idioms & proverbs (ਮੁਹਾਵਰੇ / ਲੋਕੋਕਤੀਆਂ)

Muhavre and lokoktiyan recognition and conventional figurative meaning for composition and objective marks.

~10% of this local bank

Writing formats & composition

Essay, letter/application, précis/condensation, and task-match awareness for Paper B writing sections.

~15% of this local bank

Gurmukhi, culture & exam structure

Script features (matra, bindi/tippi, adhak), Punjabi language/culture facts, and PSEB two-paper scheme literacy (65+10 each).

Preparing for the PSEB Matric Punjabi Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: About 33% aggregate of theory + INA (with practical where applicable), with a minimum of about 25% in theory — confirm the current PSEB result circular. Secondary sources often cite ~24/65 theory floor for Punjabi-A/B.
  • Assessment: Two papers, one language subject: Punjabi-A (01) Theory 65 + INA 10 = 75 AND Punjabi-B (72) Theory 65 + INA 10 = 75 (combined pathway 150 marks). No separate practical for these papers. Paper A emphasises literature (poetry/prose appreciation, objective and short/long literature tasks). Paper B emphasises composition and grammar (essay, letter/application, précis, idioms, punctuation, vyakaran, Gurmukhi script awareness). Official medium is Punjabi (Gurmukhi). This bank is an English MCQ study adaptation covering BOTH papers' assessable knowledge.
  • Time limit: Per PSEB Matric datesheet for each theory paper (commonly about 3 hours per language paper — confirm the year's datesheet). INA is school-based. Practice bank is untimed.
  • Exam / certification fees: Included in standard PSEB Matric school/open-school examination registration; confirm current fee circulars through your school or pseb.ac.in. Official sources

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PSEB Matric Punjabi: Suggested Study Strategy

1Treat Punjabi-A and Punjabi-B as one subject with two sittings — schedule weekly practice for both literature and composition.
2Drill core vyakaran (word classes, gender/number, postpositions, tense) daily — high-frequency Paper B marks.
3Build a personal muhavre/lokoktiyan list with one clear example sentence each; exam use often requires sentence embedding, not bare definitions.
4For Paper A poetry, learn genre labels (Gurmat, Sufi, Kissa, Bir) and practise central-idea answers in Punjabi, not only English notes.
5Memorise formal letter/application layouts, then write one timed Punjabi essay or letter weekly — MCQs are not a writing substitute.
6Practise paragraph condensation (reduce ~150 words to about one-third with a title) under time pressure.
7Review Gurmukhi features (matras, bindi/tippi, adhak) and standard vs dialect awareness as short objective items.
8After concept MCQs, solve official-style model papers for BOTH Paper A and Paper B, including full Punjabi writing and literature answers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PSEB Class 10 Punjabi one paper or two?

Two papers form one language subject pathway: Punjabi-A (subject code 01) and Punjabi-B (subject code 72). Each is Theory 65 + INA 10 = 75 marks (combined 150). Eligible candidates who do not know Punjabi may offer Punjab History and Culture Part-A/B instead, per the Scheme of Studies.

What do Theory 65 and INA 10 mean for Punjabi-A and Punjabi-B?

Each paper has a 65-mark board theory examination and 10 marks of Internal Assessment (INA) arranged through the school. There is no separate practical column for Punjabi-A/B in the PSEB Class 10 Scheme of Studies (unlike some electives/NSQF trades).

Is the official PSEB Punjabi exam only multiple choice?

No. Official papers are mixed written assessments in Punjabi — literature, composition (essay, letter/application, précis), grammar, idioms, punctuation, and script-related items. This bank is a free English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency, not a full writing-task or official-paper substitute.

What is the difference between Paper A and Paper B?

Paper A (01) focuses heavily on literature (poetry and prose appreciation, objective and explanatory tasks). Paper B (72) focuses on composition and language tools (essay, letter/application, condensation, muhavre, punctuation, vyakaran, Gurmukhi awareness). You must prepare both.

What are the pass marks for PSEB Matric Punjabi?

PSEB pass wording commonly requires about 33% in the aggregate of theory + INA (and practical where applicable), with a minimum of about 25% in theory. Secondary sources often cite roughly 24/65 as a theory floor for Punjabi-A/B. Always verify the current PSEB result circular for your year.

Why is this practice bank in English if the subject is Punjabi?

OpenExamPrep uses English explanations so learners can check rules and concepts clearly; Gurmukhi samples appear in stems and options where they help. Official PSEB Punjabi still requires full Punjabi reading and writing. Always practise model papers and write full Punjabi responses under timed conditions.

What should I prioritise for Paper A vs Paper B?

Paper A: prescribed poetry/prose themes, poetry genres (Gurmat, Sufi, Kissa, Bir), central idea, summary, and literary appreciation. Paper B: grammar definitions and usage, muhavre/lokoktiyan, essay and letter formats, précis skills, punctuation, and Gurmukhi orthography awareness. Also complete school INA tasks on time.

Where can I find official PSEB Matric Punjabi materials?

Use pseb.ac.in for board notices, datesheets, and syllabus links; the Class X Scheme of Studies on static.pseb.ac.in for codes and marks (Punjabi-A 01 / Punjabi-B 72; 65+10 each); and PSEB-prescribed Class 10 Punjabi textbooks and model papers distributed through schools.