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Key Facts: PSEB Matric Urdu (in lieu of Hindi) Exam

80 + 20 = 100

Theory + INA marks for Urdu (in lieu of Hindi) under Scheme of Studies

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

Code 71

Subject code for Urdu (in lieu of Hindi); Hindi is 03; Urdu Elective is 10

PSEB Class X Scheme of Studies Group-A / Group-B

Group-A

Compulsory-pathway alternative to Hindi (not the Group-B elective slot)

PSEB Class X Scheme of Studies

33% / ~25%

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

PSEB Scheme of Studies pass notes / secondary board summaries

~3 hours

Typical board theory duration (confirm date sheet)

Common Matric theory logistics / confirm on pseb.ac.in

English MCQ study aid

Local bank is a 100-item English MCQ adaptation of code 71 skills — not Elective 10 and not a full official paper clone

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PSEB Matric Urdu in lieu of Hindi = Group-A code 71, Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100 (alternative to Hindi 03). Distinct from Urdu Elective code 10. This free bank is 100 English MCQs on grammar, vocabulary, and literature concepts with Nastaliq terms preserved — study aid, not a full official Urdu paper clone.

Sample PSEB Matric Urdu (in lieu of Hindi) Practice Questions

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1In Urdu grammar (قواعد), what does اسم (ism) primarily mean?
A.Noun
B.Verb only
C.Only a ghazal refrain
D.Only a punctuation mark
Explanation: اسم (ism) means noun — a person, place, thing, or idea. Verb is فعل (fiʿl); ghazal refrain is ردیف (radīf).
2What does فعل (fiʿl) mean in Urdu grammar?
A.Noun
B.Verb
C.Adjective only
D.Conjunction only
Explanation: فعل (fiʿl) means verb — an action or state. Noun is اسم; adjective is often صفت (ṣifat).
3What does صفت (ṣifat) typically mean in school Urdu grammar?
A.Verb only
B.Noun only
C.Adjective (describing word)
D.Pronoun only
Explanation: صفت (ṣifat) is the adjective/describing word that qualifies an ism (e.g., خوبصورت لڑکا).
4What is ضمیر (ẓamīr) in Urdu grammar?
A.Always a full common noun only
B.Only a poetic genre
C.Only an unseen passage
D.A pronoun
Explanation: ضمیر (ẓamīr) is a pronoun (میں، تم، وہ، یہ، etc.) that stands in for a noun.
5What does حرف (ḥarf) broadly cover in traditional Urdu school grammar?
A.Particles/postpositions and function words (and related particles)
B.Only main verbs
C.Only proper names
D.Only ghazal couplets
Explanation: حرف (ḥarf) covers function words/particles, including many postpositions and linking elements used with nouns and verbs.
6Which postposition commonly marks location roughly matching English 'in/inside'?
A.اور (aur) only
B.میں (mẽ)
C.نے (ne) only as location
D.کیا (kyā) only
Explanation: میں commonly marks location 'in/inside' (گھر میں). اور means 'and'; نے is the ergative/agent marker; کیا is often an interrogative.
7Which postposition commonly marks 'from / with / by' in school Urdu?
A.میں only
B.کیا only
C.سے (se)
D.وہ only
Explanation: سے (se) commonly marks source/instrument/companion senses such as 'from', 'with', or 'by'.
8Which marker commonly marks the object/recipient (dative/accusative-like role) in many school examples?
A.اور
B.کیسے only always
C.غزل
D.کو (ko)
Explanation: کو (ko) commonly marks the object or recipient (بچے کو کتاب دو).
9In the sentence 'رام نے سیب کھایا', what is the grammatical role of نے?
A.Ergative/agent marker on a perfective transitive subject
B.A pure future-tense marker only
C.A synonym of 'اور'
D.A ghazal refrain (ردیف)
Explanation: In perfective transitive clauses, نے marks the agent (ergative pattern). Agreement often shifts toward the object rather than the agent.
10What is اضافت (izāfat) in Urdu?
A.Only a past participle ending
B.A linking construction often shown with ِ (kasrah) between two nouns (e.g., کتابِ اردو)
C.Only the board subject code
D.Only a synonym of 'essay'
Explanation: اضافت (izāfat) links nouns in a possessive/associative relation, often written with the short -e- / ِ sound (کتابِ اردو 'book of Urdu').

About the PSEB Matric Urdu (in lieu of Hindi) Exam

Punjab PSEB Matric Urdu (in lieu of Hindi) is the Class 10 Group-A language paper for students who offer Urdu instead of Hindi under the Punjab School Education Board. Official subject code is 71: Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100. It is not the same paper as Urdu Elective (code 10, Group-B). Official assessment is a mixed written examination in Urdu (Nastaliq tradition) covering reading/comprehension, composition, grammar, vocabulary, and literature from the year’s PSEB syllabus. The 100 questions on this page are a free English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of grammar, vocabulary, and literature concepts that preserves Urdu terms where the skill is tested. They are not an official translation, full writing/oral substitute, Elective (10) bank, or inventory of any single textbook’s chapter titles — always pair with the current PSEB syllabus PDF and prescribed reader.

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

Group-A language alternative to Hindi (03): Urdu (in lieu of Hindi) subject code 71 is assessed as Theory 80 + Internal Assessment (INA) 20 = 100 under the PSEB Class X Scheme of Studies. The written board paper is mixed format in Urdu (reading/comprehension including seen-passage work, writing/composition, grammar, vocabulary/idioms, and literature tasks) — not pure MCQ. This subject is distinct from Urdu Elective (code 10), which is a separate Group-B elective with its own syllabus path. Typical theory duration is about 3 hours — confirm the year’s date sheet on pseb.ac.in. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency only; it does not simulate official handwriting tasks, full literature answers, INA activities, or the Elective (10) paper.

Time Limit

About 3 hours for theory (confirm year date sheet); INA is school-based as notified. Practice bank is untimed.

Passing Score

About 33% aggregate of theory + practical + INA, with a commonly cited minimum of about 25% in theory — confirm the current PSEB result circular for your examination year.

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.

~32% of this local bank

Grammar (قواعد) & orthography

Ism/fiʿl/ṣifat/ẓamīr/ḥarf, agreement, postpositions, ergative نے, izāfat, tense/voice, muhavare terminology, and nuqṭa/script accuracy.

~28% of this local bank

Literature concepts & devices

Ghazal craft, genre labels, figures of speech, major literary cultural knowledge, and تشریح strategy aligned to Class 10 scope.

~18% of this local bank

Vocabulary

Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, academic lexis, and contextual meaning with Urdu terms preserved.

~10% of this local bank

Reading strategies

Seen/unseen passage approach, main idea, inference, reference, tone, and title selection.

~7% of this local bank

Writing formats

Application, letter, and essay structure recognition plus formal register awareness.

~5% of this local bank

Exam logistics (code 71 vs 10)

Scheme marks, Group-A placement, INA meaning, and English-MCQ adaptation disclosure.

Preparing for the PSEB Matric Urdu (in lieu of Hindi) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: About 33% aggregate of theory + practical + INA, with a commonly cited minimum of about 25% in theory — confirm the current PSEB result circular for your examination year.
  • Assessment: Group-A language alternative to Hindi (03): Urdu (in lieu of Hindi) subject code 71 is assessed as Theory 80 + Internal Assessment (INA) 20 = 100 under the PSEB Class X Scheme of Studies. The written board paper is mixed format in Urdu (reading/comprehension including seen-passage work, writing/composition, grammar, vocabulary/idioms, and literature tasks) — not pure MCQ. This subject is distinct from Urdu Elective (code 10), which is a separate Group-B elective with its own syllabus path. Typical theory duration is about 3 hours — confirm the year’s date sheet on pseb.ac.in. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency only; it does not simulate official handwriting tasks, full literature answers, INA activities, or the Elective (10) paper.
  • Time limit: About 3 hours for theory (confirm year date sheet); INA is school-based as notified. 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 Urdu (in lieu of Hindi): Suggested Study Strategy

1Confirm you are preparing code 71 (Group-A in lieu of Hindi), not code 10 (Urdu Elective), before memorising any chapter list.
2Drill gender agreement and نے perfective patterns until automatic — high-frequency grammar traps.
3Practise neat Nastaliq: dots/nuqṭa errors change letters and cost marks.
4For ghazals, explain sher by sher: plain sense, image, and turn of thought.
5Memorise formal درخواست and مضمون skeletons, then write full Urdu answers under timed conditions.
6Build a personal muhavare list with one clear example sentence each.
7Use English MCQs for speed; productive Urdu writing and literature answers decide board long-answer marks.
8Complete school INA tasks on time — they contribute 20 marks under the official scheme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PSEB Class 10 Urdu (in lieu of Hindi) the same as Urdu Elective?

No. Urdu (in lieu of Hindi) is Group-A subject code 71 — the alternative to Hindi (03). Urdu Elective is Group-B subject code 10 with a separate elective syllabus path. Do not mix the two papers, textbooks, or practice banks.

What is the theory–INA mark pattern for code 71?

Under the official PSEB Class X Scheme of Studies, Urdu (in lieu of Hindi) (71) is Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100. INA is internal assessment arranged through the school as notified for the year.

Is the official exam pure multiple-choice?

No. Official PSEB Matric Urdu (in lieu of Hindi) is a mixed written paper in Urdu with reading, writing, grammar, and literature tasks under Theory 80 + INA 20. This bank is a free English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency only — not a full writing-task or official-paper substitute.

How long is the PSEB Matric Urdu (in lieu of Hindi) paper?

Board theory papers at Matric level are commonly about 3 hours. Confirm the year’s date sheet and instructions on pseb.ac.in. INA activities are timed separately by the school as notified.

What is the passing score?

PSEB commonly requires about 33% in the aggregate of theory + practical + INA, with a frequently cited minimum of about 25% in theory. Always verify the current PSEB result circular for your year.

Why are these practice questions in English if the official paper is in Urdu?

OpenExamPrep publishes one English-language practice bank per exam URL for students who research and study in English. Authentic Urdu words, short phrases, and grammar terms appear when the skill requires them, with English explanations. This is a study adaptation, not an official English sitting of the PSEB paper and not a substitute for timed Urdu writing.

What topics should I revise for code 71?

Revise Urdu grammar (parts of speech, agreement, postpositions, نے, izāfat, tense/voice), vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, idioms), literature concepts (ghazal craft, genres, devices, major figures), reading strategies for seen/unseen extracts, and composition formats (application, letter, essay). Always follow the year’s PSEB Urdu (in lieu of Hindi) syllabus and prescribed reader — not the Elective (10) book list by default.

Where can I find official PSEB materials?

Use pseb.ac.in for board notices, datesheets, and the Class 10 syllabus index; static.pseb.ac.in Scheme of Studies PDFs for codes/marks (Hindi 03 / Urdu in lieu of Hindi 71; Theory 80 + INA 20); and the Urdu in lieu of Hindi syllabus PDF published by PSEB for the examination year.