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Key Facts: PSEB SS Punjabi Compulsory Exam
80+20
Theory + INA marks for PSEB General Punjabi code 002
PSEB Scheme of Studies Senior Secondary
33%
Minimum separately in Theory/applicable components/INA and in aggregate
PSEB Scheme of Studies Senior Secondary
Code 002
General Punjabi (Lazmi) subject code; 003 is Punjab History and Culture substitute route
PSEB Scheme of Studies
28+11+21+20
Culture + writing + grammar + literature theory mark split (2025–26 syllabus PDF)
PSEB Class 12 Punjabi Compulsory Syllabus 2025–26
English MCQ adaptation
This free local bank is not the official Senior Secondary Gurmukhi paper format
OpenExamPrep practice policy
PSEB Senior Secondary General Punjabi (code 002) is a Class 12 compulsory public-exam subject: Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100, with 33% required under Scheme of Studies rules. Syllabus covers culture (~28), writing (~11), grammar (~21), and literature (~20) — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for Lazmi Punjabi concepts, with Gurmukhi terms kept where the skill requires them.
Sample PSEB SS Punjabi Compulsory Practice Questions
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1In PSEB Class 12 ਲਾਜ਼ਮੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (General Punjabi), what does ਸੱਭਿਆਚਾਰ (sabhyachar / culture) primarily mean?
2Why is language treated as a core part of Punjabi culture in the Class 12 culture unit?
3Which festival is strongly associated with the Sikh New Year / harvest season and the formation of the Khalsa (1699) in Punjabi cultural memory?
4Lohri (ਲੋਹੜੀ) is best described as:
5Maghi (ਮਾਘੀ) at Muktsar is especially remembered in Sikh cultural history for:
6Hola Mohalla (ਹੋਲਾ ਮਹੱਲਾ) is traditionally associated with which centre?
7Which pair correctly matches a Punjabi folk dance with its typical traditional association?
8What is ਝੂਮਰ (Jhumar) in Punjabi folk performance?
9ਸੰਮੀ (Sammi) is best described as:
10Which is a traditional Punjabi folk game commonly mentioned in culture/lok-khedan lessons?
About the PSEB SS Punjabi Compulsory Exam
Punjab Senior Secondary General Punjabi (Lazmi Punjabi) under PSEB is the compulsory Class 12 Punjabi language-and-culture subject (code 002). Core scope follows the official syllabus: Punjabi culture (festivals, customs, folk arts/dances/games, occupations, nakals, cultural change), functional writing (official/business letters and précis), grammar (lexical order, sentence transformation, proverbs), and literature (prescribed poems and stories in ਲਾਜ਼ਮੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ-12). Official assessment is Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for concept revision with Gurmukhi terms retained where integral; pair it with official scheme/syllabus PDFs and written Gurmukhi practice via pseb.ac.in.
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Assessment
PSEB Senior Secondary General Punjabi is a Class 12 compulsory subject under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 002). Official mark scheme: Theory 80 + Project work/Internal Assessment (INA) 20 = 100. Eligible candidates may opt Punjab History and Culture (003) in lieu of 002 under Scheme of Studies rules. Syllabus units (official 2025–26 Punjabi Compulsory PDF): (1) Introduction to Punjabi culture — 28 marks; (2) Writing skills — business/official letters and précis — 11 marks; (3) Grammar — dictionary/lexical order, sentence transformation, and proverbs — 21 marks; (4) Punjabi literature — poems and stories — 20 marks (theory total 80). Prescribed textbook: ਲਾਜ਼ਮੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ-12 published by PSEB. Pass requires 33% separately in Theory and applicable components and 33% aggregate per current Scheme of Studies wording. Official assessment is in Punjabi; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation that keeps essential Gurmukhi terms. Confirm the current syllabus PDF and circulars on pseb.ac.in.
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
33% separately in Theory, Practical (where applicable), 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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Punjabi Culture
Festivals, customs, folk dances/games/arts, occupations, nakals, and cultural change (~28 theory marks).
Writing Skills
Official/business letters and précis (ਸੰਖੇਪ-ਰਚਨਾ) (~11 theory marks).
Grammar
Dictionary order, sentence transformation, vocabulary, and proverbs (~21 theory marks).
Literature
Prescribed poems and stories — authors, titles, central ideas (~20 theory marks).
Exam Pattern
Code 002 logistics, 003 substitute note, and English study-adaptation disclosure.
Preparing for the PSEB SS Punjabi Compulsory Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 33% separately in Theory, Practical (where applicable), and INA, and 33% in aggregate
- Assessment: PSEB Senior Secondary General Punjabi is a Class 12 compulsory subject under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 002). Official mark scheme: Theory 80 + Project work/Internal Assessment (INA) 20 = 100. Eligible candidates may opt Punjab History and Culture (003) in lieu of 002 under Scheme of Studies rules. Syllabus units (official 2025–26 Punjabi Compulsory PDF): (1) Introduction to Punjabi culture — 28 marks; (2) Writing skills — business/official letters and précis — 11 marks; (3) Grammar — dictionary/lexical order, sentence transformation, and proverbs — 21 marks; (4) Punjabi literature — poems and stories — 20 marks (theory total 80). Prescribed textbook: ਲਾਜ਼ਮੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ-12 published by PSEB. Pass requires 33% separately in Theory and applicable components and 33% aggregate per current Scheme of Studies wording. Official assessment is in Punjabi; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation that keeps essential Gurmukhi terms. Confirm the current syllabus PDF 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How is PSEB Senior Secondary General Punjabi officially examined?
General Punjabi / Lazmi Punjabi (subject code 002) is examined under the Punjab Senior Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 compulsory subject. The Scheme of Studies allocates Theory 80 + Project work/Internal Assessment (INA) 20 = 100. Eligible candidates may take Punjab History and Culture (003) in lieu of 002 under published rules. Confirm the year’s syllabus PDF, date sheet, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.
Is this practice bank the same format as the official Senior Secondary Punjabi paper?
No. Official PSEB Class 12 General Punjabi theory papers are in Punjabi (Gurmukhi) and mix objective and subjective writing/literature sections, plus INA. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, or full written-paper simulation.
What syllabus does this bank follow?
It is aligned to the PSEB Class 12 Punjabi Compulsory syllabus: introduction to Punjabi culture; writing skills (business/official letters and précis); grammar (dictionary/lexical order, sentence transformation, proverbs); and Punjabi literature (poems and stories), using the prescribed textbook ਲਾਜ਼ਮੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ-12.
What is the pass mark for PSEB Senior Secondary General Punjabi?
Under the PSEB Scheme of Studies, candidates must obtain a minimum of 33% marks separately in Theory, Practical (where applicable), and Internal Assessment (INA), as well as 33% in aggregate. Always verify the current PSEB Senior Secondary result notification for exact criteria for your sitting.
Where should I check official syllabus and scheme of studies?
Use the Punjab School Education Board website at pseb.ac.in for Class 12 syllabus entries (including General Punjabi code 002), Scheme of Studies PDFs, date sheets, and exam circulars. The 2025–26 Punjabi Compulsory syllabus PDF is published on static.pseb.ac.in.