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Key Facts: WBBSE Madhyamik First Language Santali Exam
An essential first language study adaptation for Class 10 Madhyamik candidates under WBBSE studying Santali in Ol Chiki script, covering literature, folk lore, script mechanics, and grammar.
Sample WBBSE Madhyamik First Language Santali Practice Questions
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1Who invented the Ol Chiki script used for writing the Santali language?
2In which year was the Ol Chiki script invented by Pandit Raghunath Murmu?
3How many basic letters (characters) make up the primary alphabet of the Ol Chiki script?
4What title of deep respect was bestowed upon Pandit Raghunath Murmu by the Santal community?
5Which diacritical modifier sign in Ol Chiki script represents nasalization of a vowel?
6Which diacritical sign in Ol Chiki is placed below a vowel to indicate an open vowel quality or low tone?
7What function does the 'Ahad' diacritical symbol serve when attached to a consonant in Ol Chiki orthography?
8What sign is used in Ol Chiki script to lengthen the sound of a vowel?
9Which sign in Ol Chiki acts as a syllable separator or phonic release mark between characters?
10Which sign in Ol Chiki is used to deglottalize or release a checked consonant sound into a normal voiced sound?
About the WBBSE Madhyamik First Language Santali Exam
This study module is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for WBBSE Madhyamik First Language Santali (Ol Chiki script). The WBBSE Class 10 First Language Santali syllabus assesses students' proficiency in reading, writing, and literary analysis of Santali texts written in the Ol Chiki script. Topics cover prescribed prose essays (Onol), poetry (Onhorhe), drama (Gayan), folk traditions (Binti, Bakhen, Kudum, Sereng), history of Santali language and literature (including Pandit Raghunath Murmu's creation of Ol Chiki in 1925), and Santali grammar (Parsi, Ror, Khowa, cases, tense, and vocabulary).
Assessment
Madhyamik Santali (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 First Language Santali Exam Content Outline
Unit 1 Syllabus Coverage
Covers the 30 basic characters of the Ol Chiki script created by Guru Gomke Pandit Raghunath Murmu in 1925, sound values, modifier signs (Mu-ttud, Gahla-ttud, Rela, Ahad, Pharka, Ong), and phonetic rules.
Unit 2 Syllabus Coverage
Explores prescribed Class 10 Santali prose works, biographical essays on social reformers, historical narratives like Mare Hapramko Reyak Katha, and modern essayists.
Unit 3 Syllabus Coverage
Focuses on classical and modern Santali poetry, patriotic songs, nature poems, and literary contributions of poets such as Sadhuram Chand Murmu, Sharda Prasad Kisku, and Paul Olaf Bodding.
Unit 4 Syllabus Coverage
Includes study of classic Santali plays such as Kherwal Bir, Bidu Chandan, and Darege Dhan, examining themes, dramatic techniques, and social messages.
Unit 5 Syllabus Coverage
Covers traditional Santal oral literature including Binti (creation myths and ritual chants), Bakhen (invocations), Kudum (riddles), Karam/Sohrai Sereng (festival songs), and folk tales.
Unit 6 Syllabus Coverage
Detailing word classes (Parsi hor), case postpositions (Khowa/Gota), pronouns (Eken/Sangang), verbal inflections, tense/aspect, prefixes/suffixes, and vocabulary.
How to Pass the WBBSE Madhyamik First Language Santali 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 Santali (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 script used for WBBSE Madhyamik First Language Santali?
The official writing system is Ol Chiki, created by Pandit Raghunath Murmu in 1925.
Is this question bank presented in English?
Yes, this resource is an English-language MCQ study adaptation designed to help students master the concepts, literature, script history, and grammar of WBBSE Class 10 First Language Santali.
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.
Who invented the Ol Chiki script?
Pandit Raghunath Murmu (Guru Gomke) invented the Ol Chiki script in 1925 to accurately reflect the phonetics of the Santali language.
What topics are included in Santali folk literature for Class 10?
Folk literature includes ancestral creation recitations (Binti), ritual prayers (Bakhen), riddles (Kudum), and seasonal folk songs (Sohrai and Karam Sereng).