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Key Facts: PSEB SS Punjabi Elective Exam
80 + 20
PSEB Senior Secondary Punjabi Elective Theory + Project work/INA mark split
PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies 2026–27
3 hours
Typical PSEB Senior Secondary Punjabi 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 004
Punjabi (Elective) subject code on PSEB Senior Secondary materials
PSEB Scheme of Studies / syllabus
28+28+11+13
Theory unit marks: poetry history, Aap-Beetiyan, forms, chhand/alankar/ras
PSEB Class 12 Punjabi Elective syllabus 2025–26 PDF
English MCQ adaptation
This free local bank is not the official Senior Secondary paper format
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PSEB Senior Secondary Punjabi Elective is a Class 12 public-exam subject with Theory 80 + Project/INA 20 (about 3 hours theory; code 004) 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 medieval poetry, life/travel writing, forms, and poetics.
Sample PSEB SS Punjabi Elective Practice Questions
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1In traditional histories of Punjabi literature, what does the label ਮੁੱਢ-ਕਾਲੀਨ (mudh-kalin / early–medieval) primarily name?
2Who is widely regarded as the earliest major poet of Punjabi Sufi verse, with shlokas also preserved in the Guru Granth Sahib?
3Guru Nanak’s sacred poetry is traditionally classified under which broad school of Punjabi religious verse?
4The script traditionally associated with Sikh scripture and standard school Punjabi orthography is called:
5In medieval Punjabi narrative poetry, a ਿੱਸਾ / ਕਿੱਸਾ (kissa) typically means:
6Waris Shah is most closely associated with which famous Punjabi kissa?
7Shah Hussain is best known in Punjabi literary history for which lyric form?
8Bulleh Shah’s poetry is primarily identified with which spiritual–literary stream?
9In Punjabi poetic tradition, a ਵਾਰ (vaar) is best described as:
10Guru Arjan’s major contribution to Sikh–Punjabi literary culture includes:
About the PSEB SS Punjabi Elective Exam
Punjab Senior Secondary Punjabi Elective under PSEB covers Class 12 elective Punjabi literature aligned to the Board’s Senior Secondary syllabus. Core theory units include medieval Punjabi poetry (glimpses and history), autobiography and travel excerpts (Aap-Beetiyan), literary forms, and classical poetics (chhand, alankar, ras). Official assessment is Theory 80 + Project work/INA 20 (subject code 004; theory about 3 hours). Pass requires 33% separately in Theory and INA and 33% aggregate per the Scheme of Studies. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for concept revision; pair it with official PSEB prescribed Punjabi books, written Punjabi practice, and school Project/INA work via pseb.ac.in.
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Assessment
PSEB Senior Secondary Punjabi Elective is a Class 12 elective under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 004) with Theory 80 + Project work/INA 20 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work. Syllabus: medieval Punjabi poetry history/glimpses (28); Aap-Beetiyan with travelogue excerpts (28); literary forms (11); chhand, alankar, and ras (13). Official medium is Punjabi (Gurmukhi); 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 Project work/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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Medieval Punjabi poetry
Gurmat, Sufi, kissa, and vaar streams; major poets, forms, themes, and literary history.
Autobiography & travel (Aap-Beetiyan)
Life-writing and safarnama concepts, reading skills, and excerpt-study strategies.
Literary forms (ਸਾਹਿਤ-ਰੂਪ)
Poetry, drama, one-act play, novel, short story, essay, biography, travelogue.
Chhand, alankar & ras
Metre, figures of speech, and aesthetic rasa categories for Sahit-Bodh.
Preparing for the PSEB SS Punjabi Elective Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 33% separately in Theory and Project work/INA, and 33% in aggregate
- Assessment: PSEB Senior Secondary Punjabi Elective is a Class 12 elective under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 004) with Theory 80 + Project work/INA 20 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work. Syllabus: medieval Punjabi poetry history/glimpses (28); Aap-Beetiyan with travelogue excerpts (28); literary forms (11); chhand, alankar, and ras (13). Official medium is Punjabi (Gurmukhi); 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How is PSEB Senior Secondary Punjabi Elective officially examined?
Punjabi Elective is examined under the Punjab Senior Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 elective subject with Theory 80 marks and Project work/Internal Assessment (INA) 20 marks (total 100). Subject code is 004. 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 Punjabi Elective paper?
No. Official PSEB Class 12 Punjabi Elective theory papers are mixed written assessments in Punjabi (literature, explanation, and objective-style items as designed for the year), plus school Project/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 PSEB Senior Secondary (Class 12) Punjabi Elective 2025–26: ਮੁੱਢ-ਕਾਲੀਨ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ-ਕਾਵਿ (ਝਲਕਾਂ ਤੇ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ) 28 marks; ਆਪ-ਬੀਤੀਆਂ : ਸੈਰ-ਸਫ਼ਰਨਾਮਾ-ਅੰਸ਼ 28 marks; ਸਾਹਿਤ-ਰੂਪ 11 marks; ਛੰਦ, ਅਲੰਕਾਰ, ਰਸ 13 marks (theory total 80).
What is the pass mark for PSEB Senior Secondary Punjabi Elective?
Per the PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies, candidates must secure 33% separately in Theory and Project work/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 Punjabi Elective code 004), Scheme of Studies, date sheets, and exam circulars. The Punjabi Elective syllabus PDF is published under PSEB static media for the session.
What language is used for PSEB Class 12 Punjabi Elective?
Official assessment and prescribed books are in Punjabi (Gurmukhi). Registry officialLanguages for this exam is Punjabi (pa). This free practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation that preserves Gurmukhi terms and literary labels where helpful.