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Key Facts: PSEB SS Urdu Exam

80 + 20

PSEB Senior Secondary Urdu Elective Theory + INA mark split

PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies

3 hours

Typical PSEB Senior Secondary Urdu 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

Code 007

Urdu 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 Urdu Elective is a Class 12 public-exam language subject with Theory 80 + INA 20 (about 3 hours theory; code 007) 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 Urdu grammar, figures of speech, literary history, genres, authors, and writing concepts.

Sample PSEB SS Urdu Practice Questions

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1In Urdu qawaid (grammar), what is an ism (اسم)?
A.A noun — a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea
B.A verb that expresses an action or state
C.An adjective that describes a quality
D.A preposition that shows relation between words
Explanation: Ism (اسم) is the Urdu term for noun: it names a person, place, thing, or abstract idea (e.g., kitab, larka, mohabbat). Fe'l is verb; sifat is adjective.
2What is a zameer (ضمیر) in Urdu grammar?
A.A noun that names a place only
B.A pronoun that stands in place of a noun
C.A tense marker attached only to verbs
D.A figure of speech that compares two things
Explanation: Zameer is a pronoun (e.g., main, tum, woh, yeh) used instead of repeating an ism. It is not a place-noun, tense marker, or figure of speech.
3In Urdu, sifat (صفت) primarily means which part of speech?
A.Verb — a word that shows action
B.Conjunction — a word that joins clauses
C.Adjective — a word that describes a quality of a noun
D.Interjection — an exclamation
Explanation: Sifat is an adjective describing quality, quantity, or relation of an ism (e.g., khoobsoorat, bada, pehla).
4What does fe'l (فعل) refer to in Urdu qawaid?
A.A proper name of a city only
B.The rhyme word at the end of a ghazal line
C.A prose short-story genre
D.A verb expressing action, occurrence, or state
Explanation: Fe'l is the verb class (e.g., likhna, jana, hona). Qafiya is rhyme; afsana is a prose genre.
5In Urdu, ism-e-marafa (اسم معرفہ) typically refers to:
A.A definite / proper or known noun (a specific named entity)
B.Any verb in the past tense
C.An anonymous pronoun without antecedent
D.A free-verse poem without metre
Explanation: Ism-e-marafa is a definite/known noun (often proper names or clearly identified referents), contrasted with ism-e-nakra (indefinite/common).
6What is tashbih (تشبیہ) in Urdu sanaye-o-badaye?
A.A pure contradiction without any comparison
B.A simile — explicit comparison using words like 'like' or 'as' (misal/jaise)
C.The closing couplet of a ghazal only
D.A long narrative poem in rhyming couplets
Explanation: Tashbih is simile: an explicit comparison between two things using a particle of comparison (e.g., jaise, misal). Istiara is metaphor without 'like'; masnavi is a narrative form.
7What is istiara (استعارہ)?
A.A rhyme scheme used only in rubai
B.A grammatical case ending on nouns
C.A metaphor — comparison by identifying one thing as another without 'like/as'
D.A type of official letter format
Explanation: Istiara is metaphor: the comparison is implied by substitution/identity rather than an explicit 'like' word. Tashbih keeps the comparison particle.
8In a ghazal, the matla (مطلع) is:
A.The poet’s pen-name only, without a couplet
B.Any unrhymed free-verse line
C.The prose preface printed before a diwan
D.The opening couplet, where both lines typically share the rhyme/refrain pattern
Explanation: Matla is the first sher (couplet) of a ghazal; both misras (hemistichs) usually carry qafiya and radeef.
9What is the maqta (مقطع) in a ghazal?
A.The closing couplet, often containing the poet’s takhallus (pen-name)
B.The first word of every line only
C.A prose paragraph between stanzas
D.An unrhymed chorus repeated after each stanza
Explanation: Maqta is the final sher of a ghazal and classically includes the poet’s takhallus (e.g., Ghalib, Mir).
10In ghazal craft, qafiya (قافیہ) refers to:
A.The fixed repeated word or phrase at the absolute end of each sher
B.The rhyming sound/word pattern that changes but rhymes before the radeef
C.The poet’s biography printed in footnotes
D.The number of stanzas required by law
Explanation: Qafiya is the rhyme element; radeef is the identical repeated word/phrase after the qafiya (when present).

About the PSEB SS Urdu Exam

Punjab Senior Secondary Urdu Elective under PSEB covers Class 12 Urdu language and literature skills aligned to the Board’s Senior Secondary language-elective scheme (code 007). Core study areas for this free bank include qawaid (ism, zameer, sifat, fe'l), sanaye-o-badaye and ghazal prosody terms, literary history (origin of Urdu, Fort William College, Delhi/Lucknow schools, Sir Syed and Taraqqi Pasand movements), prose/poetry genres, major authors and poets, vocabulary/idioms, comprehension strategies, and practical writing. Official assessment is Theory 80 + INA 20 (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 with Urdu terms for revision; pair it with official syllabus PDFs and timed Urdu writing practice via pseb.ac.in.

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

PSEB Senior Secondary Urdu is a Class 12 language elective under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 007) with Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work. Content for study covers Urdu grammar (qawaid), figures of speech (sanaye-o-badaye), ghazal craft terms, history of Urdu language and literature, prose and poetry genres, major authors/poets, comprehension, and composition (essay/letter/precis). Official medium is Urdu; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation with disclosed coverage of topics from standard Indian Class 12 Urdu elective scope where session-specific PSEB unit lists are not fully machine-readable. 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

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.

~18% of this local bank

Qawaid (Grammar)

Ism, zameer, sifat, fe'l, gender/number, and sentence basics.

~14% of this local bank

Sanaye-o-Badaye

Tashbih, istiara, tazaad, talmeeh, husn-e-talil, and related devices.

~10% of this local bank

Ghazal Prosody

Matla, maqta, qafiya, radeef, and craft terms.

~16% of this local bank

Literary History

Origin of Urdu, Fort William, schools, Sir Syed, Progressive movement.

~14% of this local bank

Prose & Poetry Genres

Afsana, mazmoon, ghazal, nazm, rubai, marsiya, and related forms.

~12% of this local bank

Major Authors & Poets

Ghalib, Mir, Iqbal, Faiz, Premchand, Sir Syed, and peers.

~8% of this local bank

Vocabulary & Comprehension

Lexical sense, idioms, and extract strategies.

~8% of this local bank

Writing & Logistics

Essay, letter, precis, and PSEB 80+20 / 33% rules.

Preparing for the PSEB SS Urdu Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 33% separately in Theory and INA, and 33% in aggregate
  • Assessment: PSEB Senior Secondary Urdu is a Class 12 language elective under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 007) with Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work. Content for study covers Urdu grammar (qawaid), figures of speech (sanaye-o-badaye), ghazal craft terms, history of Urdu language and literature, prose and poetry genres, major authors/poets, comprehension, and composition (essay/letter/precis). Official medium is Urdu; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation with disclosed coverage of topics from standard Indian Class 12 Urdu elective scope where session-specific PSEB unit lists are not fully machine-readable. 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 Urdu: Suggested Study Strategy

1For qawaid MCQs, classify the word first (ism / zameer / sifat / fe'l) before reading distractors.
2Memorize ghazal craft as a chain: opening couplet = matla; poet’s pen-name couplet = maqta; rhyme = qafiya; repeated refrain word/phrase = radeef.
3Use a sanaye decision tree: explicit ‘like/as’ comparison → tashbih; implied metaphor → istiara; opposite pairing → tazaad; mythic/historical allusion → talmeeh.
4Keep a one-page literary-history timeline (Fort William → Delhi/Lucknow schools → Sir Syed → Taraqqi Pasand).
5Practise essay, formal letter, and precis formats weekly — they convert objective knowledge into board writing marks.
6Do not neglect INA (20) — pass requires 33% in INA as well as theory and aggregate.
7Use current PSEB Class 12 Urdu syllabus and Scheme of Studies materials from pseb.ac.in to balance objective drills with full Urdu writing practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is PSEB Senior Secondary Urdu Elective officially examined?

Urdu is examined under the Punjab Senior Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 language elective with Theory 80 marks and INA 20 marks (total 100). Subject code is 007. 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 Urdu paper?

No. Official PSEB Class 12 Urdu theory papers mix objective and subjective sections (including textbook extracts, literary history, figures of speech, and composition), plus school INA. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation that keeps short Urdu terms with English explanation — 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) Urdu Elective logistics (code 007; Theory 80 + INA 20) and standard Indian Class 12 Urdu elective academic scope: qawaid, sanaye-o-badaye and ghazal terms, origin/development of Urdu and major movements, prose/poetry genres, major authors/poets, comprehension, and writing forms. Where exact PSEB unit titles for a given session PDF are not available digitally, that adaptation is disclosed — always verify the current PSEB Urdu Elective syllabus PDF on pseb.ac.in.

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

Per PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies rules, 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 Urdu code 007), Scheme of Studies, date sheets, and exam circulars. The Urdu Elective syllabus PDF is published under PSEB static media for the session.

What language is used for PSEB Class 12 Urdu Elective?

Official Urdu Elective assessment is in Urdu. This free practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation that retains essential Urdu terminology for linguistic and literary skills (officialLanguages: ur, en for study access).