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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.

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1Which legendary 18th-century Urdu poet is famously honored with the title 'Khuda-e-Sukhan' (God of Poetry)?
A.Mir Taqi Mir
B.Mirza Ghalib
C.Khwaja Mir Dard
D.Bahadur Shah Zafar
Explanation: Mir Taqi Mir (1723–1810) is universally acclaimed as 'Khuda-e-Sukhan' (God of Poetic Language) in Urdu literature due to his unmatched mastery over ghazal writing, poignant emotion, and linguistic purity.
2In the structure of an Urdu Ghazal, what is the opening couplet (where both hemistichs share the same rhyming pattern) called?
A.Maqta
B.Matla
C.Radif
D.Qafiya
Explanation: The first couplet of a ghazal is called the 'Matla'. In a Matla, both lines (misra) end with the same Qafiya (rhyme) and Radif (refrain).
3What is the final couplet of an Urdu Ghazal called when it includes the poet's pen name (Takhallus)?
A.Matla
B.Maqta
C.Misra
D.Bait
Explanation: The concluding couplet of a ghazal containing the poet's pen name (takhallus) is called the 'Maqta'.
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?
A.Qafiya
B.Radif
C.Takhallus
D.Vazan
Explanation: Radif is the exact word or sequence of words repeated at the end of the second line of each couplet (and both lines of the Matla).
5Which national patriotic song was composed by Allama Muhammad Iqbal and begins with the line 'Sare jahan se achha Hindustan hamara'?
A.Tarana-e-Milli
B.Tarana-e-Hindi
C.Naya Shivala
D.Shikwa
Explanation: 'Tarana-e-Hindi' (1904) is Allama Iqbal's celebrated patriotic anthem praising the harmony, beauty, and unified heritage of India.
6In Munshi Premchand's famous story 'Eidgah', what does young orphaned Hamid purchase at the Eid fair instead of toys or sweets?
A.A clay soldier
B.A pair of iron tongs (Chimta)
C.A wooden sword
D.A sweetmeat box
Explanation: In 'Eidgah', Hamid spends his three paise to buy a pair of iron tongs ('Chimta') so his grandmother Amina will not burn her fingers while baking rotis.
7In which city was Fort William College established in May 1800, playing a crucial role in modernizing Urdu prose?
A.Delhi
B.Lucknow
C.Kolkata (Calcutta)
D.Hyderabad
Explanation: Fort William College was founded in Kolkata (Calcutta) in 1800 by Governor-General Lord Wellesley to train British officers in Indian languages, fostering simplified Urdu prose.
8Which classic Urdu prose book, written by Mir Amman at Fort William College, is an adaptation of 'Qissa Chahar Dervish'?
A.Fasana-e-Ajaib
B.Bagh-o-Bahar
C.Araish-e-Mahfil
D.Ajaib-ul-Qisas
Explanation: Mir Amman's 'Bagh-o-Bahar' (1803) is the landmark simple Urdu prose masterpiece translated/adapted from the Persian 'Qissa Chahar Dervish'.
9Who was the founder of the Aligarh Movement and Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College (later AMU)?
A.Altaf Hussain Hali
B.Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
C.Shibli Nomani
D.Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Explanation: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan (1817–1898) spearheaded the Aligarh Movement, emphasizing modern education, rationalism, and straightforward Urdu prose style.
10In Urdu grammar (Qawaid), what is a Proper Noun (naming a specific person, place, or thing) called?
A.Ism-e-Nakra
B.Ism-e-Marfa
C.Ism-e-Sifat
D.Ism-e-Zarf
Explanation: 'Ism-e-Marfa' (also called Ism-e-Khas) refers to a Proper Noun denoting a specific entity, such as 'Kolkata' or 'Ghalib'.

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.

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 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 Urdu (First Language) Exam Content Outline

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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.

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Classical Ghazal Poetry (Mir Taqi Mir, Mirza Ghalib, Bahadur Shah Zafar, Hasrat Mohani)

Coverage of unit 2 per WBBSE Class 10 syllabus.

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Modern Nazm & Devotional Poetry (Allama Iqbal, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Hafeez Jalandhari)

Coverage of unit 3 per WBBSE Class 10 syllabus.

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Urdu Grammar (Qawaid: Ism, Fe'l, Harf, Tazkeer-o-Tanees, Wahid-Jam'a, Mutazad)

Coverage of unit 4 per WBBSE Class 10 syllabus.

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Poetic Devices & Rhetoric (Sanaye-Badaye: Tashbeeh, Isti'ara, Talmeeh, Tajnees, Tazad)

Coverage of unit 5 per WBBSE Class 10 syllabus.

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Literary History & Movement (Fort William College Kolkata, Aligarh Movement, Progressive Writers' Movement)

Coverage of unit 6 per WBBSE Class 10 syllabus.

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Idioms, Proverbs & Comprehension (Muhavare & Zarb-ul-Masal)

Coverage of unit 7 per WBBSE Class 10 syllabus.

How to Pass 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 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.

Keys to Passing

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WBBSE Madhyamik Urdu (First Language) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Understand the key structural components of a Ghazal: Matla (first couplet with rhyming scheme), Maqta (final couplet with poet's takhallus), Radif (refrain), and Qafiya (rhyme).
2Study the historical contributions of Fort William College Kolkata and Mir Amman's simplified prose style in 'Bagh-o-Bahar'.
3Master Urdu grammar rules including Ism-e-Marfa (proper noun), Ism-e-Nakra (common noun), Fe'l-e-Laazim (intransitive verb), and Fe'l-e-Muta'addi (transitive verb).
4Memorize important poetic figures of speech (Sanaye-Badaye) like Talmeeh (historical or religious allusion) and Tashbeeh (simile).
5Review prominent short stories (Afsanay) by Premchand ('Kafan', 'Eidgah') and Saadat Hasan Manto ('Naya Qanoon', 'Toba Tek Singh').
6Practice identifying idiomatic expressions (Muhavare) and their correct contextual meanings.

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).