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Key Facts: UPMSP Intermediate Telugu Exam

Code 115

UPMSP Subject Code

UPMSP Intermediate Syllabus

100

Practice Questions

OpenExamPrep Model Bank

3h 15m

Board Exam Duration

UPMSP Regulations

33%

Minimum Pass Mark

UPMSP Board Rules

4 Areas

Syllabus Domains

UPMSP Telugu Curriculum

Master the UPMSP Class 12 Telugu Code 115 exam with 100 targeted practice questions across prose, classical and modern poetry, grammar rules, prosody, and composition skills.

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1Which legendary 11th-century poet is revered as the 'Aadi Kavi' (First Poet) of Telugu literature for initiating the translation of the Mahabharatam?

A.Nannaya Bhattaraka

B.Tikkana Somayaji

C.Yerrapragada

D.Bammera Potana

Explanation: Nannaya Bhattaraka is honored as the Aadi Kavi (First Poet) of Telugu literature. In the 11th century, under the patronage of Eastern Chalukya King Rajaraja Narendra, he began translating the Sanskrit Mahabharatam into Telugu, completing the Adi Parva, Sabha Parva, and part of Aranya Parva.

2How many Parvas (books) of the Andhra Mahabharatam were translated into Telugu by Tikkana Somayaji?

A.3 Parvas

B.15 Parvas

C.18 Parvas

D.7 Parvas

Explanation: Tikkana Somayaji translated 15 Parvas of the Mahabharatam into Telugu, starting from Virata Parva up to Swargarohana Parva, leaving out only the unfinished Aranya Parva portion.

3Which major Telugu devotional masterpiece was composed by Bammera Potana and dedicated exclusively to Lord Rama rather than mortal kings?

A.Manucharitram

B.Kasi Khandam

C.Andhra Maha Bhagavatam

D.Parijatapaharanam

Explanation: Bammera Potana composed the Andhra Maha Bhagavatam as a supreme devotional work in Telugu. He famously refused royal patronage from King Sarvajna Singabhupala, dedicating his epic directly to Lord Rama.

4What is the iconic signature line (Makutam) appearing at the end of every verse in Vemana Shatakam?

A.Sumati Vachanambulu

B.Dasarathi Karunapayonidhi

C.Sirisiri Muvva

D.Viswadhabhirama Vinura Vema

Explanation: The characteristic signature refrain (Makutam) concluding every verse in Vemana Shatakam is 'Viswadhabhirama Vinura Vema'. Yogi Vemana used simple Aataveladi metres to deliver social critique and moral wisdom.

5Which literary work by Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu is recognized as the first full-length novel in Telugu literature?

A.Rajasekhara Charitram

B.Neeti Chandrika

C.Malapalli

D.Veyi Padagalu

Explanation: Published in 1880, 'Rajasekhara Charitram' by Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu is recognized as the first full-length modern novel in Telugu. Inspired by Oliver Goldsmith's 'The Vicar of Wakefield', it portrayed contemporary 19th-century Andhra social life.

6Which famous character in Gurazada Apparao's reformist play 'Kanyasulkam' represents an intelligent and progressive courtesan?

A.Girisam

B.Madhuravani

C.Venkatesam

D.Agnihothravadhanlu

Explanation: Madhuravani is the quick-witted, reformist courtesan in Gurazada Apparao's masterwork 'Kanyasulkam' who uses her intellect to expose hypocrisy and thwart a deceptive bride-price marriage.

7When two similar vowels (A, I, U, Ru) combine to form their corresponding long vowel, which Sanskrit sandhi rule applies in Telugu?

A.Guna Sandhi

B.Vriddhi Sandhi

C.Savarnadirgha Sandhi

D.Yanadesa Sandhi

Explanation: Savarnadirgha Sandhi occurs when similar simple vowels (a/aa, i/ee, u/oo, ru/ruu) meet and merge into their corresponding long vowel (e.g., Deva + Alayamu = Devalayamu).

8Which type of compound word (Samasa) is identified by having a numerical adjective as its initial component (Purva Pada)?

A.Dwandwa Samasa

B.Bahuvrihi Samasa

C.Avyayibhava Samasa

D.Dwigu Samasa

Explanation: Dwigu Samasa is a compound word in which the first element (Purva Pada) is a cardinal number functioning as a numerical modifier (e.g., 'Muvvuru Kanthulu', 'Tri-lokamulu').

9What is the contextual meaning of the traditional Telugu idiom (Jathiyam) 'Bhagiratha Prayatnam'?

A.An extraordinary, relentless effort to achieve a difficult goal

B.A quick and easy task accomplished without effort

C.A careless and irresponsible action

D.A deceptive plot designed to mislead others

Explanation: The idiom 'Bhagiratha Prayatnam' refers to extraordinary, persistent, and monumental effort to accomplish an arduous goal, named after King Bhagiratha's legend of bringing river Ganga to Earth.

10What core lesson is conveyed by the famous Telugu proverb 'Deepam Undagane Illu Chakkabettukovali'?

A.Turn off lamps early to conserve oil and energy

B.Take advantage of favorable opportunities while they exist

C.Decorate the house only on special festive occasions

D.Avoid undertaking important work after sunset

Explanation: The proverb 'Deepam Undagane Illu Chakkabettukovali' (Arrange the house while the lamp is lit) advises taking prompt advantage of favorable conditions and opportunities before circumstances change.

About the UPMSP Intermediate Telugu Exam

The Uttar Pradesh Board UPMSP Intermediate (Class 12) Telugu examination (Subject Code 115) evaluates senior secondary students on classical and modern Telugu literature, poetry analysis, prosody, figures of speech, grammatical syntax, and writing skills. This practice bank provides 100 comprehensive multiple-choice questions structured as an English-language study adaptation to reinforce concepts in Telugu literary history, Kavitrayam epics, grammatical sandhi and samasa, prosodic metres, and composition.

Assessment

Board theory paper consisting of literary comprehension, poetic commentary, grammatical transformations, and essay composition. Note: This question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation designed for UPMSP Code 115 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 Telugu Exam Content Outline

30%

Telugu Poetry (Prachina & Adhunika Kavitvam)

Classical epics by Kavitrayam (Nannaya, Tikkana, Yerrapragada), Bhakti poetry (Bammera Potana), Prabandha literature, Shataka poetry, and modern movements like Chhayavada and Abhyudaya Kavitvam.

30%

Telugu Prose (Padyalu & Gadyalu)

Evolution of Telugu prose from early works to renaissance literature (Paravastu Chinnaya Suri, Kandukuri Veeresalingam), landmark dramas (Gurazada Apparao's Kanyasulkam), spoken Telugu movements, and modern novels.

20%

Telugu Grammar & Syntax (Vyakaranamu)

Formal Telugu and Sanskrit sandhulu in Telugu, compound words (samasa), prosody and metres (chandassu: Utpalamala, Champakamala, Mattebhamu, Shardulamu), rhetorical figures (alankaramulu), and case markers (vibhakti).

20%

Composition & Comprehension (Rachana & Avagahana)

Reading comprehension, formal essay and letter writing (vyasa & lekha rachana), contextual idioms (jathiyalu), proverbs (saamethalu), and translation principles.

How to Pass the UPMSP Intermediate Telugu Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 33% aggregate
Assessment: Board theory paper consisting of literary comprehension, poetic commentary, grammatical transformations, and essay composition. Note: This question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation designed for UPMSP Code 115 syllabus reinforcement.
Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes (195 minutes)
Exam fee: Included in UPMSP Board Fee

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UPMSP Intermediate Telugu Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize the key contributions and literary works of the Kavitrayam (Nannaya, Tikkana, Yerrapragada) in translating the Mahabharatam into Telugu.

2Practice identifying prosodic metres (Utpalamala, Champakamala, Mattebhamu, Shardulamu) by counting syllables and remembering gana structures.

3Distinguish between Telugu Sandhulu (such as Gasadadavadesa and Trika sandhi) and Sanskrit Sandhulu used in Telugu vocabulary.

4Understand the historical impact of Gurazada Apparao's play 'Kanyasulkam' and Gidugu Ramamurthy's Spoken Telugu Movement (Vyavaharika Bhasha Udyamam).

5Learn common Telugu idioms (Jathiyalu) and proverbs (Saamethalu) with their exact contextual meanings for composition sections.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UPMSP Subject Code 115?

Subject Code 115 is the official subject code assigned by Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) for Telugu language and literature in the Intermediate (Class 12) Board Examination.

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

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

Which Telugu poets and literary eras are emphasized in UPMSP Code 115?

The syllabus covers the Kavitrayam (Nannaya, Tikkana, Yerrapragada), Bhakti poets like Bammera Potana, Prabandha poets like Allasani Peddana and Srinatha, Shataka literature (Vemana, Sumati Shatakam), and modern pioneer poets such as Gurazada Apparao, Rayaprolu Subbarao, and Sri Sri.

What grammar topics are tested in UPMSP Intermediate Telugu?

Grammar topics include Telugu Sandhulu (e.g. Gasadadavadesa, Trika, Rugagama, Akarasandhi), Sanskrit Sandhulu in Telugu (Savarnadirgha, Guna, Vriddhi, Yanadesa), Samasulu (Tatpurusha, Karmadharaya, Dwigu, Dwandwa, Bahuvrihi), Chandassu (metres like Utpalamala, Champakamala, Mattebhamu), and Alankaramulu (Upama, Rupaka, Utpreksha, Vruthyanuprasa).

What passing score is required for UPMSP Intermediate Telugu?

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

100+ Free UPMSP Intermediate Telugu Practice Questions

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