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Key Facts: WBBSE Madhyamik Odia (First Language) Exam
Comprehensive secondary school examination in Odia First Language covering classic and modern Odia literature, grammar, prosody, and literary history for WBBSE Class 10 students.
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1In Fakir Mohan Senapati's seminal novel 'Chha Mana Atha Guntha' (ଛ' ମାଣ ଆଠ ଗୁଣ୍ଠ), who is the tyrannical landlord who usurps the fertile land of the poor weaver couple Saria and Bhagia?
2In Fakir Mohan Senapati's iconic short story 'Rebati' (ରେବତୀ), published in 1898 in the journal 'Utkala Sahitya', what catastrophic social prejudice forms the tragedy of young Rebati's life?
3In Radhanath Ray's famous descriptive prose-kavya 'Chilika' (ଚିଲିକା), which natural feature of Lake Chilika is glorified as the divine abode of Goddess Kalijai?
4In Utkalmani Gopabandhu Dasa's inspiring work 'Bandi Ra Atmakatha' (ବନ୍ଦୀର ଆତ୍ମକଥା), written during his imprisonment in Hazaribagh Jail, what central theme dominates his reflections?
5In Kalindi Charan Panigrahi's celebrated novel 'Matira Manisha' (ମାଟିର ମଣିଷ), how does the elder brother Baraju resolve the family dispute stirred by his younger brother Chhakadi and his wife Netramani?
6Gopinath Mohanty's epic novel 'Paraja' (ପରଜା) depicts the tragic plight of which tribal patriarch and his family in the Koraput region of Odisha?
7In Surendra Mohanty's classic historical novel 'Nila Shaila' (ନୀଳଶୈଳ), which King of Khurda risks his kingdom and life to protect the deity Lord Jagannath from desecration by the Mughal Subahdar Taki Khan?
8In Madhusudan Rao's foundational educational reader 'Barnabodha' (ବର୍ଣ୍ଣବୋଧ), published in 1895, what primary role did it fulfill in modern Odia society?
9In Manoj Das's celebrated short story 'Lakshmira Abhisara' (ଲକ୍ଷ୍ମୀର ଅଭିସାର), what character represents profound selfless compassion amidst a devastating river flood?
10Pratibha Ray's famous Jnanpith-winning novel 'Yajnaseni' (ଯାଜ୍ଞସେନୀ) presents a powerful first-person perspective of which epic mythological heroine?
About the WBBSE Madhyamik Odia (First Language) Exam
The WBBSE Madhyamik Odia First Language examination evaluates Class 10 students on Odia prose, poetry, short stories, drama, history of Odia literature (Prachina, Bhanja, Satyabadi, and Adhunika eras), Odia grammar (vyakarana, sandhi, samasa, karaka, vibhakti), and prosody and rhetoric (chhando and alankar). Note: This practice question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation designed for conceptual self-assessment while retaining original Odia literary names, titles, quotes, and grammatical terminology.
Assessment
Madhyamik Odia (First Language): 90-mark written paper on prescribed texts, grammar and writing skills, plus 10 marks internal assessment, in a single 3-hour-15-minute sitting.
Time Limit
3 hours 15 minutes (10:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., including 15 minutes' reading time)
Passing Score
WBBSE reports each subject on a seven-point grade scale: AA 90-100, A+ 80-89, A 60-79, B+ 45-59, B 35-44, C 25-34 (marginal pass) and D below 25 (disqualified). Grade C is therefore the minimum subject grade and a D in any compulsory subject makes the overall result unsuccessful. Division bands are separate: 1st division 480+, 2nd 360+, 3rd 272+ out of 800.
Exam Fee
WBBSE does not publish a single per-candidate examination fee with the Madhyamik routine. Enrolment is made by the school online through wbbsedata.com within the Board's registration window, and the amount payable is set by the Board's enrolment circular for that session. Confirm the current figure with your school or the Board's notification rather than relying on a quoted estimate. (West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE))
WBBSE Madhyamik Odia (First Language) Exam Content Outline
Unit 1 Syllabus Coverage
Coverage of core topics and learning outcomes for unit 1.
How to Pass the WBBSE Madhyamik Odia (First Language) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: WBBSE reports each subject on a seven-point grade scale: AA 90-100, A+ 80-89, A 60-79, B+ 45-59, B 35-44, C 25-34 (marginal pass) and D below 25 (disqualified). Grade C is therefore the minimum subject grade and a D in any compulsory subject makes the overall result unsuccessful. Division bands are separate: 1st division 480+, 2nd 360+, 3rd 272+ out of 800.
- Assessment: Madhyamik Odia (First Language): 90-mark written paper on prescribed texts, grammar and writing skills, plus 10 marks internal assessment, in a single 3-hour-15-minute sitting.
- Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes (10:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., including 15 minutes' reading time)
- Exam fee: WBBSE does not publish a single per-candidate examination fee with the Madhyamik routine. Enrolment is made by the school online through wbbsedata.com within the Board's registration window, and the amount payable is set by the Board's enrolment circular for that session. Confirm the current figure with your school or the Board's notification rather than relying on a quoted estimate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scope of WBBSE Madhyamik First Language Odia?
It tests Class 10 students in West Bengal who offer Odia as their First Language on literary texts, history of Odia literature, reading comprehension, and Odia grammar.
Is this question bank presented in English?
Yes. This question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, presenting question stems and explanations in clear English while faithfully retaining all original Odia titles, authors, character names, and linguistic terms.
What are the core grammatical topics covered in the paper?
Key grammar topics include Sandhi (svara, vyanjana, visarga), Samasa (6 major types), Karaka and Vibhakti, Kridanta & Taddhita, sentence transformation, and Alankar (rhetoric).
What literary eras are highlighted in the literature section?
Questions span the Panchasakha era (Sarala Das, Balarama Dasa, Jagannatha Dasa), Riti/Bhanja era (Upendra Bhanja), Radhanath era, Vyasa Kabi Fakir Mohan Senapati, Gangadhar Meher, Satyabadi era (Gopabandhu Dasa), and modern post-independence writers like Gopinath Mohanty and Surendra Mohanty.
What grade does a candidate need to pass a WBBSE Madhyamik subject?
WBBSE grades each subject on a seven-point scale - AA 90-100, A+ 80-89, A 60-79, B+ 45-59, B 35-44, C 25-34 and D below 25. Grade C is the marginal pass, and a D in any compulsory subject makes the whole result unsuccessful. The 34% figure that circulates widely is the third-division band (272 of 800), not the subject pass grade. Check the Board's notification for the rule applying to your sitting.