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Key Facts: WBBSE Madhyamik Urdu (First Language) Exam
Conducted by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) for Class 10 students.
Serves as the First Language (FL) subject for Urdu-medium secondary schools in West Bengal.
Emphasizes both literary appreciation (poetry, prose, drama) and linguistic accuracy (Qawaid).
Highlights Kolkata's foundational role in Urdu prose development through Fort William College.
Adapted into 100 structured English MCQs for effective review and conceptual assessment.
Comprehensive practice question bank for West Bengal Madhyamik (Class 10) Urdu First Language covering prose, poetry, ghazals, Qawaid (grammar), Sanaye-Badaye, and literary history. Adapted into English MCQs for accessible study.
Sample WBBSE Madhyamik Urdu (First Language) Practice Questions
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1Which legendary 18th-century Urdu poet is famously honored with the title 'Khuda-e-Sukhan' (God of Poetry)?
2In the structure of an Urdu Ghazal, what is the opening couplet (where both hemistichs share the same rhyming pattern) called?
3What is the final couplet of an Urdu Ghazal called when it includes the poet's pen name (Takhallus)?
4In Urdu poetic prosody, what is the term for the word or group of words repeated identical in form at the end of each rhyming line?
5Which national patriotic song was composed by Allama Muhammad Iqbal and begins with the line 'Sare jahan se achha Hindustan hamara'?
6In Munshi Premchand's famous story 'Eidgah', what does young orphaned Hamid purchase at the Eid fair instead of toys or sweets?
7In which city was Fort William College established in May 1800, playing a crucial role in modernizing Urdu prose?
8Which classic Urdu prose book, written by Mir Amman at Fort William College, is an adaptation of 'Qissa Chahar Dervish'?
9Who was the founder of the Aligarh Movement and Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College (later AMU)?
10In Urdu grammar (Qawaid), what is a Proper Noun (naming a specific person, place, or thing) called?
About the WBBSE Madhyamik Urdu (First Language) Exam
The WBBSE Class 10 Urdu First Language examination evaluates secondary students across West Bengal on Urdu literature (classical and modern poetry, prose, short stories), Urdu grammar (Qawaid), poetic figures of speech (Sanaye-Badaye), literary history (including Fort William College Kolkata), and comprehension. Note: This practice module is an English-language MCQ study adaptation designed for revision and concept reinforcement of the WBBSE Class 10 Urdu First Language curriculum.
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Assessment
Madhyamik Urdu (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 / Certification Fees
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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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Urdu Prose & Short Stories (Premchand, Manto, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, Hali, Pitras Bokhari)
Coverage of unit 1 per WBBSE Class 10 syllabus.
Classical Ghazal Poetry (Mir Taqi Mir, Mirza Ghalib, Bahadur Shah Zafar, Hasrat Mohani)
Coverage of unit 2 per WBBSE Class 10 syllabus.
Modern Nazm & Devotional Poetry (Allama Iqbal, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Hafeez Jalandhari)
Coverage of unit 3 per WBBSE Class 10 syllabus.
Urdu Grammar (Qawaid: Ism, Fe'l, Harf, Tazkeer-o-Tanees, Wahid-Jam'a, Mutazad)
Coverage of unit 4 per WBBSE Class 10 syllabus.
Poetic Devices & Rhetoric (Sanaye-Badaye: Tashbeeh, Isti'ara, Talmeeh, Tajnees, Tazad)
Coverage of unit 5 per WBBSE Class 10 syllabus.
Literary History & Movement (Fort William College Kolkata, Aligarh Movement, Progressive Writers' Movement)
Coverage of unit 6 per WBBSE Class 10 syllabus.
Idioms, Proverbs & Comprehension (Muhavare & Zarb-ul-Masal)
Coverage of unit 7 per WBBSE Class 10 syllabus.
Preparing for the WBBSE Madhyamik Urdu (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 Urdu (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 / certification fees: 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. Official sources
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WBBSE Madhyamik Urdu (First Language): Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is covered in the WBBSE Madhyamik Urdu First Language syllabus?
The syllabus covers prescribed Urdu prose (short stories, essays, khaka), classical ghazals, modern nazms, Urdu grammar (Qawaid), figures of speech (Sanaye-Badaye), and the history of Urdu literature.
Is this question bank presented in Urdu script or English?
This module is an English-language MCQ study adaptation created for revision, conceptual clarity, and self-assessment for WBBSE Madhyamik First Language Urdu students.
What is the historical significance of Kolkata in the Urdu curriculum?
Kolkata (Calcutta) is central to Urdu literary history due to Fort William College (established 1800), where Mir Amman composed 'Bagh-o-Bahar', pioneering simple Urdu prose.
Which major poets are featured in the Madhyamik Urdu ghazal section?
Key poets include Mir Taqi Mir, Mirza Ghalib, Bahadur Shah Zafar, Hasrat Mohani, and Dagh Dehlvi.
What grammar (Qawaid) topics are tested in WBBSE Urdu?
Essential topics include parts of speech (Ism, Fe'l, Harf), tenses (Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil), gender rules (Tazkeer-o-Tanees), singular/plural (Wahid/Jam'a), antonyms, and idioms (Muhavare).
What are Sanaye-Badaye in Urdu poetry?
Sanaye-Badaye are rhetorical figures of speech used in Urdu poetry, such as Tashbeeh (simile), Isti'ara (metaphor), Talmeeh (allusion), and Tazad (antithesis).