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Code 106

UPMSP Subject Code

UPMSP Intermediate Syllabus

100

Practice Questions

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3h 15m

Board Exam Duration

UPMSP Regulations

33%

Minimum Pass Mark

UPMSP Board Rules

4 Areas

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UPMSP Punjabi Curriculum

Master the UPMSP Class 12 Punjabi Code 106 exam with 100 targeted practice questions across Gurmat and Sufi poetry, classical prose, Gurmukhi grammar, prosody, and Punjabi idioms.

Sample UPMSP Intermediate Punjabi Practice Questions

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1Who among the Sikh Gurus composed the revered early morning prayer 'Japji Sahib' found at the beginning of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji?
A.Guru Nanak Dev Ji
B.Guru Arjan Dev Ji
C.Guru Amardas Ji
D.Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Explanation: Guru Nanak Dev Ji composed 'Japji Sahib', which serves as the foundational opening text of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
2Which Sikh Guru compiled the holy scripture 'Adi Granth' in 1604 AD and composed 'Sukhmani Sahib'?
A.Guru Nanak Dev Ji
B.Guru Arjan Dev Ji
C.Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
D.Guru Ramdas Ji
Explanation: Guru Arjan Dev Ji compiled the Adi Granth at Amritsar in 1604 AD and authored the major composition Sukhmani Sahib in Gauri Raga.
3Who is recognized as the earliest classical Sufi poet of Punjabi literature whose hymns are included in Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji?
A.Shah Hussain
B.Bulleh Shah
C.Sheikh Farid
D.Sultan Bahu
Explanation: Sheikh Farid (Baba Farid Shakarganj, 1173–1266) is the first major classical Sufi poet of Punjabi, with 112 Saloks included in Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
4Which famous 18th-century Sufi poet authored the iconic Kafis 'Tere Ishq Nachaya' and 'Bulla Ki Jaana Main Kaun'?
A.Hashim Shah
B.Shah Hussain
C.Sultan Bahu
D.Bulleh Shah
Explanation: Bulleh Shah (1680–1757) authored these celebrated Sufi Kafis expressing divine ecstatic love and transcendence of ritual orthodoxy.
5Who wrote the famous tragic romance Qissa 'Heer' in the Baint metre, widely celebrated as a masterpiece of Punjabi literature?
A.Waris Shah
B.Damodar Gulati
C.Peelu
D.Hashim Shah
Explanation: Waris Shah wrote 'Heer Waris Shah' in 1766 AD, utilizing the Baint metrical form to depict Punjabi rural life and romance.
6Which heroic composition in Punjabi by Guru Gobind Singh Ji depicts the battle between divine forces and demons?
A.Zafarnama
B.Chandi Di Var
C.Jaap Sahib
D.Tav-Prasad Savaiye
Explanation: Chandi Di Var is a heroic ballad (Bir Kavy) composed by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in Punjabi, detailing Durga's triumph over demonic forces.
7Who is widely honored as the 'Father of Modern Punjabi Literature' for introducing modern poetic forms and writing 'Rana Surat Singh'?
A.Dhani Ram Chatrik
B.Prof. Puran Singh
C.Bhai Vir Singh
D.Amrita Pritam
Explanation: Bhai Vir Singh (1872–1957) is regarded as the father of modern Punjabi literature, having authored the epic poem 'Rana Surat Singh' in blank verse.
8Which renowned Punjabi poetess wrote the haunting poem 'Ajj Aakhan Waris Shah Nu' addressing the tragedy of the 1947 Partition?
A.Prabhjot Kaur
B.Dalip Kaur Tiwana
C.Amrita Kaur
D.Amrita Pritam
Explanation: Amrita Pritam wrote the iconic poem 'Ajj Aakhan Waris Shah Nu', invoking Waris Shah to speak from his grave on the communal horrors of Partition.
9Which Punjabi poet is famously known as the 'King of Pathos' (Birha da Sultan) and wrote the Sahitya Akademi Award-winning verse play 'Loona'?
A.Shiv Kumar Batalvi
B.Pash
C.Mohan Singh
D.Harbhajan Singh
Explanation: Shiv Kumar Batalvi (1936–1973) earned the title 'Birha da Sultan' for his poignant romantic lyricism and won the Sahitya Akademi Award for 'Loona'.
10What type of traditional Punjabi prose literature contains hagiographical accounts and anecdotes from the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
A.Qissa
B.Janamsakhi
C.Var
D.Kafi
Explanation: Janamsakhi prose consists of biographical narratives detailing episodes and spiritual travels from the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

About the UPMSP Intermediate Punjabi Exam

The Uttar Pradesh Board UPMSP Intermediate (Class 12) Punjabi examination (Subject Code 106) evaluates senior secondary students on classical and modern Punjabi literature, poetry analysis, prose genres, Gurmukhi script phonology, grammatical syntax, prosody, and composition. This practice bank provides 100 comprehensive multiple-choice questions structured as an English-language study adaptation to reinforce core concepts in Punjabi literary history, Sufi and Qissa poetry, Gurmat traditions, grammar rules, and contextual idioms.

Assessment

Board theory paper consisting of literary comprehension, poetic analysis, grammatical rules, and composition skills. Note: This question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation designed for UPMSP Code 106 syllabus reinforcement.

Time Limit

3 hours 15 minutes (195 minutes)

Passing Score

33% aggregate

Exam Fee

Included in UPMSP Board Fee (Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP))

UPMSP Intermediate Punjabi Exam Content Outline

30%

Punjabi Poetry (Kavita: Gurmat, Sufi, Qissa & Modern)

Gurmat poetry (Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Bhai Gurdas Ji), Sufi traditions (Sheikh Farid, Shah Hussain, Bulleh Shah), Qissa literature (Waris Shah, Damodar, Peelu, Hashim Shah), Bir Kavy, and modern poetry (Bhai Vir Singh, Amrita Pritam, Shiv Kumar Batalvi, Pash).

30%

Punjabi Prose (Gad: Janamsakhi, Essays, Stories & Drama)

Historical evolution of Punjabi prose from Janamsakhi narratives to modern essayists (Prof. Puran Singh, Principal Teja Singh, Gurbaksh Singh Preetladi), landmark short stories (Nanak Singh, Kulwant Singh Virk, Sant Singh Sekhon), and modern drama (Balwant Gargi, Harcharan Singh).

25%

Punjabi Grammar & Syntax (Vyakaran)

Gurmukhi script evolution, vowel/consonant classification (Swar & Vyanjan), Lagaakhar (Bindi, Tippi, Adhak), word categories (Shabd Bhed), compound words (Samas), case markers (Kark & Vibhakti), and prosody/rhetoric (Alankar & Chhand).

15%

Composition & Idioms (Rachna & Muhavare)

Punjabi contextual idioms (Muhavare), proverbs (Akhana), essay and letter writing structure (Lekh & Patar Rachna), reading comprehension (Avagahana), and vocabulary classification (Tatsam, Tadbhav, Desi, Bideshi).

How to Pass the UPMSP Intermediate Punjabi Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 33% aggregate
  • Assessment: Board theory paper consisting of literary comprehension, poetic analysis, grammatical rules, and composition skills. Note: This question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation designed for UPMSP Code 106 syllabus reinforcement.
  • Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes (195 minutes)
  • Exam fee: Included in UPMSP Board Fee

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

UPMSP Intermediate Punjabi Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize key literary milestones in Gurmat poetry, particularly Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Japji Sahib and Guru Arjan Dev Ji's Sukhmani Sahib.
2Understand the structural nuances of Sufi Kafi compositions by Sheikh Farid and Bulleh Shah and Qissa narratives by Waris Shah.
3Practice parsing Gurmukhi orthographic signs including the 10 Lagamatra vowel symbols and the 3 Lagaakhar nasalization/gemination markers.
4Distinguish between Punjabi compound formations (Samas types: Tatpurush, Dwigu, Dwand, Bahuvrihi) and case markers (Kark).
5Learn essential Punjabi idioms (Muhavare) and proverbs (Akhana) along with their figurative meanings for composition questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UPMSP Subject Code 106?

Subject Code 106 is the official subject code assigned by Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) for Punjabi language and literature in the Intermediate (Class 12) Board Examination.

What is the format of the UPMSP Class 12 Punjabi practice bank?

This practice bank features 100 objective multiple-choice questions (MCQs) written in English as a conceptual study adaptation to help students master Punjabi literary history, poetic analysis, grammar rules, prosody, and composition concepts.

Which Punjabi poets and literary genres are emphasized in UPMSP Code 106?

The syllabus covers Gurmat poetry (Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Arjan Dev Ji), Sufi poets (Sheikh Farid, Bulleh Shah), Qissa poets (Waris Shah's Heer Ranjha, Peelu's Mirza Sahiban), heroic Bir Kavy (Chandi Di Var), and modern pioneers including Bhai Vir Singh, Amrita Pritam, and Shiv Kumar Batalvi.

What grammar topics are tested in UPMSP Intermediate Punjabi?

Grammar topics include Gurmukhi orthography and script history, Swar and Vyanjan phonetics, Lagaakhar (Bindi, Tippi, Adhak), Nouns/Pronouns/Verbs (Shabd Bhed), Samas compounds, case markers (Kark), rhetoric (Alankar), and metrical structures (Chhand like Baint and Korad).

What passing score is required for UPMSP Intermediate Punjabi?

Students must secure a minimum of 33% marks overall to pass the UPMSP Intermediate board examination.