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Key Facts: PSEB SS Hindi Exam

80 + 20

PSEB Senior Secondary Hindi Elective Theory + INA mark split

PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies 2026–27

3 hours

Typical PSEB Senior Secondary Hindi Elective theory exam duration

Common Class 12 theory logistics / confirm on pseb.ac.in

33%

Separate pass floor in Theory, INA, and aggregate

PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies 2026–27

Code 005

Hindi Elective subject code on PSEB Senior Secondary materials

PSEB Scheme of Studies / syllabus

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official Senior Secondary paper format

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PSEB Senior Secondary Hindi Elective is a Class 12 public-exam subject with Theory 80 + INA 20 (about 3 hours theory; code 005) and 33% pass separately in theory, INA, and aggregate — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for PSEB-focused Class 12 Hindi grammar, poetics, history, literature, terminology, and writing concepts.

Sample PSEB SS Hindi Practice Questions

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1In Hindi व्याकरण, what is समास (samas)?
A.Combining two or more words into one compound word with a fixed semantic relation
B.The joining of two sounds at a word boundary by fixed phonological rules
C.A figure of speech that compares two unlike things
D.A metrical couplet with 13+11 matras
Explanation: समास is compounding: two or more words join into one compound (समस्त पद) with a definite internal relation (e.g., राजपुत्र, यथाशक्ति). Sandhi is sound-joining; upama is alankar; doha is chhand.
2Which समास type is illustrated by यथाशक्ति ('according to ability')?
A.अव्ययीभाव समास (avyayibhava)
B.तत्पुरुष समास (tatpurusha)
C.बहुव्रीहि समास (bahuvrihi)
D.द्वन्द्व समास (dvandva)
Explanation: In अव्ययीभाव the first member is typically an indeclinable (अव्यय) and the compound functions adverbially. यथा + शक्ति → यथाशक्ति is classic avyayibhava.
3The compound राजपुत्र ('king's son') is primarily classified as which समास?
A.तत्पुरुष समास (tatpurusha)
B.अव्ययीभाव समास (avyayibhava)
C.बहुव्रीहि समास (bahuvrihi)
D.द्वन्द्व समास (dvandva)
Explanation: राजपुत्र = पुत्र of the राजा — second member primary with genitive/case relation: classic तत्पुरुष (often षष्ठी तत्पुरुष).
4Which example best illustrates बहुव्रीहि समास (bahuvrihi)?
A.पीताम्बर — 'one who wears yellow garments' (Krishna epithet)
B.माता-पिता — 'mother and father'
C.गृहकार्य — 'homework / house-work'
D.प्रतिदिन — 'every day'
Explanation: In बहुव्रीहि the compound names a third referent that possesses those qualities. पीताम्बर denotes Krishna who wears yellow clothes.
5What is the defining feature of द्वन्द्व समास (dvandva)?
A.Both members are coordinated equals (X and Y), often expandable with 'और'
B.The first member is always an indeclinable adverb
C.Only the second member carries meaning; the first is discarded
D.The compound always means the opposite of its members
Explanation: द्वन्द्व joins coordinated equals (राम-लक्ष्मण, माता-पिता, अन्न-जल). Vigraha typically uses 'और'.
6In समास analysis, what does विग्रह mean?
A.Expanding a compound into its full analytical phrase showing the relation of members
B.Changing active voice to passive voice
C.Counting matras in a chhand line
D.Listing synonyms of a word
Explanation: विग्रह expands a समस्त पद into its component relation (e.g., राजपुत्र → राजा का पुत्र) to classify समास type.
7Which compound is best classified as अव्ययीभाव समास?
A.आजन्म — 'throughout life / from birth'
B.विद्यालय — 'school / abode of learning'
C.नीलकण्ठ — 'blue-throated one' (Shiva)
D.दम्पती — 'husband and wife'
Explanation: आजन्म uses avyaya-like आ- with जन्म in adverbial sense — standard अव्ययीभाव. विद्यालय is often तत्पुरुष; नीलकण्ठ बहुव्रीहि; दम्पती द्वन्द्व-type.
8In तत्पुरुष समास, which member is generally considered प्रधान (principal)?
A.The second (latter) member
B.The first member only
C.Neither member — meaning is always outside
D.Only the verb, never a noun
Explanation: In तत्पुरुष the उत्तरपद (second member) is प्रधान; पूर्वपद modifies it by case relation. In बहुव्रीहि meaning points outside both members.
9Which of the following is a classic द्वन्द्व समास example?
A.पाप-पुण्य — 'sin and merit'
B.यथासमय — 'at the proper time'
C.राजमार्ग — 'royal road / highway'
D.चक्रपाणि — 'one who holds a discus'
Explanation: पाप-पुण्य coordinates two equal abstract nouns — द्वन्द्व. यथासमय अव्ययीभाव; राजमार्ग तत्पुरुष; चक्रपाणि बहुव्रीहि.
10Identify the समास in त्रिनेत्र ('three-eyed one', Shiva epithet).
A.बहुव्रीहि समास
B.तत्पुरुष समास
C.अव्ययीभाव समास
D.द्वन्द्व समास
Explanation: त्रिनेत्र means 'one who has three eyes' (Shiva), not merely 'three + eye' as objects — बहुव्रीहि external-reference pattern.

About the PSEB SS Hindi Exam

Punjab Senior Secondary Hindi Elective under PSEB covers Class 12 Hindi grammar, poetics, literary history, textbook literature, terminology, and practical/creative writing aligned to the Board’s Senior Secondary syllabus. Core theory units include समास (four named types), छंद and अलंकार lists, रीतिकाल and आधुनिक काल history, पद परिचय, पद्यांश (ancient and modern), textbook गद्य (निबंध, कहानी, एकांकी), पारिभाषिक शब्द (J–Z), Punjabi→Hindi translation, advertisement/notice, and निबंध writing. Official assessment is Theory 80 + INA 20 (subject code 005; theory about 3 hours). Pass requires 33% separately in Theory and INA and 33% aggregate per the Scheme of Studies 2026–27. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs with Hindi terms for revision; pair it with official syllabus PDFs and timed Hindi writing practice via pseb.ac.in.

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Assessment

PSEB Senior Secondary Hindi Elective is a Class 12 subject under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 005) with Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work. Syllabus covers samas, literary history (Ritikal and Adhunik), ancient/modern padya extracts, pad parichay, chhand, alankar, पारिभाषिक शब्द (J–Z), textbook prose (essay/story/one-act), Punjabi→Hindi translation, advertisement and notice writing, and creative essay writing. Official medium is Hindi; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm the current syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

33% separately in Theory and INA, and 33% in aggregate

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by PSEB and paid through affiliated schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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~15% of this local bank

Samas

Avyayibhava, tatpurusha, bahuvrihi, and dvandva with vigraha logic.

~12% of this local bank

Chhand

Doha, soratha, savaiya, kavitt, and chaupai recognition.

~12% of this local bank

Alankar

Anupras, upama, rupak, yamak, and shlesh identification.

~18% of this local bank

Literary History

Ritikal craft tradition and Adhunik movements/authors.

~8% of this local bank

Pad Parichay

Parts of speech and basic agreement/karak labeling.

~15% of this local bank

Prose & Padya

Textbook genres and ancient/modern verse extract skills.

~8% of this local bank

Terminology

English–Hindi technical equivalents (J–Z scope).

~12% of this local bank

Practical Writing

Translation, notice, advertisement, essay, and exam logistics.

Preparing for the PSEB SS Hindi Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 33% separately in Theory and INA, and 33% in aggregate
  • Assessment: PSEB Senior Secondary Hindi Elective is a Class 12 subject under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 005) with Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work. Syllabus covers samas, literary history (Ritikal and Adhunik), ancient/modern padya extracts, pad parichay, chhand, alankar, पारिभाषिक शब्द (J–Z), textbook prose (essay/story/one-act), Punjabi→Hindi translation, advertisement and notice writing, and creative essay writing. Official medium is Hindi; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm the current syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.
  • Time limit: 3 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by PSEB and paid through affiliated schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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PSEB SS Hindi: Suggested Study Strategy

1For samas MCQs, expand the compound (विग्रह) first, then pick the type — do not guess from word length.
2Memorize doha 13+11 vs soratha 11+13 as a one-line flashcard pair.
3Use an alankar decision tree: sound repeat → anupras; 'like/as' compare → upama; identity without 'like' → rupak; same word new meaning → yamak; one form two senses → shlesh.
4Keep a one-page Ritikal vs Adhunik timeline (Bihari/Keshavdas vs Bharatendu/Premchand/Chhayavad/Pragativad).
5Practise notice and advertisement formats weekly — they are high-yield practical-writing marks.
6Do not neglect INA (20) — pass requires 33% in INA as well as theory and aggregate.
7Use current PSEB Class 12 Hindi syllabus and Scheme of Studies materials from pseb.ac.in to balance objective drills with full Hindi writing practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is PSEB Senior Secondary Hindi Elective officially examined?

Hindi Elective is examined under the Punjab Senior Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 subject with Theory 80 marks and INA 20 marks (total 100). Subject code is 005. Confirm the year’s syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, date sheet, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official Senior Secondary Hindi paper?

No. Official PSEB Class 12 Hindi Elective theory papers mix objective and subjective sections (including translation, notice/ad, essay, and textbook answers), plus school INA. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation that keeps Hindi terms where the skill is linguistic — not an official translation, blueprint replica, or full written-paper simulation.

What syllabus does this bank follow?

It is aligned to PSEB Senior Secondary (Class 12) Hindi Elective 2025–26 scope: samas (four types), literary history (Ritikal and Adhunik), ancient/modern padya, pad parichay, chhand (doha, soratha, savaiya, kavitt, chaupai), alankar (anupras, upama, rupak, yamak, shlesh), पारिभाषिक शब्द (J–Z), textbook gadya (essay/story/one-act), Punjabi→Hindi translation, advertisement and notice, and creative essay writing (theory total 80).

What is the pass mark for PSEB Senior Secondary Hindi Elective?

Per the PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies 2026–27, candidates must secure 33% separately in Theory and INA, and 33% in the aggregate. Always verify the current PSEB Senior Secondary notification for exact criteria for your sitting.

Where should I check official syllabus and date sheets?

Use the Punjab School Education Board website at pseb.ac.in for Class 12 syllabus entries (including Hindi Elective code 005), Scheme of Studies, date sheets, and exam circulars. The Hindi syllabus PDF is published under PSEB static media for the session.

What language is used for PSEB Class 12 Hindi Elective?

Official Hindi Elective assessment is in Hindi. This free practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation that retains essential Hindi terminology for linguistic skills.