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Key Facts: WBCHSE HS Telugu (First Language) Exam

TELG

Official WBCHSE subject code

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30%

Minimum pass in theory and practical/project independently

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INR 215

Class XII semester enrolment total (INR 190 to Council)

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Official assessment language focus: Telugu (TELG first-language assessment)

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Sem I–IV

Higher Secondary semester system across Classes XI–XII

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Comprehensive higher secondary examination in Telugu First Language covering classical and modern Telugu literature, poetry, prose, drama, grammar, prosody, and rhetoric. English-language MCQ study adaptation for WBCHSE HS—not an official board paper, translation, or format simulation.

Sample WBCHSE HS Telugu (First Language) Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your WBCHSE HS Telugu (First Language) exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Which Telugu word means 'water'?
A.నీరు
B.పుస్తకం
C.ఇల్లు
D.సూర్యుడు
Explanation: నీరు means water. పుస్తకం is book, ఇల్లు house, and సూర్యుడు sun.
2Select the correct Telugu sentence for 'That is a big tree'.
A.అది ఒక పెద్ద చెట్టు.
B.అది ఒక చిన్న పుస్తకం.
C.నేను నడుస్తున్నాను మాత్రమే.
D.అతను నీరు కాదు.
Explanation: అది ఒక పెద్ద చెట్టు correctly predicates a big tree. The other options mean a small book, 'I am only walking', or a nonsensical negation.
3Which Telugu word means 'poem' / 'verse' in literary study?
A.పద్యం
B.నది
C.బండి
D.పాలు
Explanation: పద్యం is the standard school term for poem/verse. నది is river, బండి cart/vehicle, పాలు milk.
4Which portion of the Andhra Mahabharatam was completed by Yerrapragada (Errana)?
A.Adi Parvam
B.Sabha Parvam
C.Virata Parvam
D.Unfinished part of Aranya Parvam
Explanation: Nannaya left the Aranya Parvam incomplete (stopping midway in the 3rd book). Tikkana started from Virata Parvam. Errana completed the remaining portion of Aranya Parvam, seamlessly bridging Nannaya's and Tikkana's styles.
5Which devotional masterpiece in Telugu classical literature was authored by Bammera Potana?
A.Srimad Andhra Bhagavatam
B.Manucharitram
C.Sringara Naishadham
D.Amuktamalyada
Explanation: Bammera Potana authored the 'Srimad Andhra Bhagavatam', a devotional masterpiece celebrated for its melodious poetry, spiritual grandeur, and iconic episodes such as Gajendra Moksham and Prahlada Charitra.
6Bammera Potana is fondly honored in Telugu literary history with which title denoting his unpretentious, innate poetic genius?
A.Kavi Sarvabhouma
B.Sahaja Kavi
C.Andhra Kavitha Pitamaha
D.Kavi Samrat
Explanation: Potana is known as 'Sahaja Kavi' (Natural/Innate Poet) because of his effortless poetic composition, deep devotion, and refusal to dedicate his work to mortal kings for worldly riches.
7Which 15th-century Telugu poet bore the grand title 'Kavi Sarvabhouma' and authored 'Kasikhandam' and 'Haravilasam'?
A.Dhurjati
B.Tenali Ramakrishna
C.Srinatha
D.Pingali Surana
Explanation: Srinatha was the prominent 15th-century poet who held the title 'Kavi Sarvabhouma' (Emperor among Poets). He excelled in ornate classical diction and wrote famous works including Kasikhandam, Haravilasam, and Palnati Veera Charitra.
8Who among the following Prabandha poets composed 'Manucharitram' and was hailed as 'Andhra Kavitha Pitamaha'?
A.Nandi Thimmana
B.Bhattu Murthi
C.Ayyalaraju Ramabhadrudu
D.Allasani Peddana
Explanation: Allasani Peddana, the foremost poet of Sri Krishnadevaraya's court, composed 'Swarochisha Manu Sambhavam' (popularly called Manucharitram) and earned the title 'Andhra Kavitha Pitamaha'.
9Which classical Prabandha work authored by Nandi Thimmana centers around Lord Krishna bringing the divine Parijata flower to Satyabhama?
A.Parijathapaharanam
B.Panduranga Mahatmyam
C.Kalapurnodayam
D.Kalahasteeswara Mahatmyam
Explanation: Nandi Thimmana (Mukku Thimmana) composed 'Parijathapaharanam', a delicate and graceful Prabandha describing Lord Krishna placating Satyabhama by fetching the celestial Parijata tree.
10The famous moral Satakam ending with the refrain 'Viswadaabhiraama Vinura Vema' was composed by which moral philosopher-poet?
A.Baddena
B.Vemana
C.Kancharla Gopanna
D.Elakuchi Balasaraswathi
Explanation: Yogi Vemana composed the 'Vemana Satakam', a collection of aphoristic, moral, and social commentary verses written in Ataveladi meter with the famous signature line 'Viswadaabhiraama Vinura Vema'.

About the WBCHSE HS Telugu (First Language) Exam

The WBCHSE Higher Secondary Telugu First Language (TELG) examination evaluates Class 11 and Class 12 students on classical and modern Telugu poetry, prose, drama, history of Telugu literature, Vyakaranam (grammar), and Chandassu & Alankaralu (prosody and rhetoric). Note: This practice question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation designed for conceptual self-assessment while retaining Telugu literary names, titles, terminology, and poetic verses.

Assessment

WBCHSE Higher Secondary subject TELG: Semesters I–IV across Classes XI–XII; theory examinations plus practical/project/performance/oral evidence where the syllabus requires them.

Time Limit

As per semester notification (typically 2–3 hours for theory sittings)

Passing Score

30% minimum in theory and in practical/project independently (WBCHSE examination FAQ)

Exam Fee

Semester enrolment fee structure (Council): Sem III/IV student total INR 215 (155 enrolment + 30 processing + 30 convenience), with INR 190 to Council and INR 25 centre grant; supplementary often INR 50/paper. Separately, the public Fees page lists Class XII examination fees (within schedule) about INR 205 lab / INR 195 non-lab / INR 135 special. Confirm the applicable circular for the sitting. (West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE))

WBCHSE HS Telugu (First Language) Exam Content Outline

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Exam Overview & Structure

Comprehensive overview of the WBCHSE WBCHSE HS Telugu (First Language) examination covering syllabus structure, marking scheme, and assessment criteria.

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Syllabus Breakdown

Detailed unit-wise breakdown of the WBCHSE Class 11 and 12 curriculum for WBCHSE HS Telugu (First Language), aligned with official Council guidelines.

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Study Tips & Exam Strategy

Proven preparation strategies, time management guidelines, and practice routines to achieve top performance in Higher Secondary assessments.

How to Pass the WBCHSE HS Telugu (First Language) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 30% minimum in theory and in practical/project independently (WBCHSE examination FAQ)
  • Assessment: WBCHSE Higher Secondary subject TELG: Semesters I–IV across Classes XI–XII; theory examinations plus practical/project/performance/oral evidence where the syllabus requires them.
  • Time limit: As per semester notification (typically 2–3 hours for theory sittings)
  • Exam fee: Semester enrolment fee structure (Council): Sem III/IV student total INR 215 (155 enrolment + 30 processing + 30 convenience), with INR 190 to Council and INR 25 centre grant; supplementary often INR 50/paper. Separately, the public Fees page lists Class XII examination fees (within schedule) about INR 205 lab / INR 195 non-lab / INR 135 special. Confirm the applicable circular for the sitting.

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WBCHSE HS Telugu (First Language) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study Kavitrayam (Nannaya, Tikkana, Errana) and Prabandha era classics thoroughly, focusing on major works like Andhra Mahabharatam, Manucharitram, and Srimad Andhra Bhagavatam.
2Understand the key reformist and modern poetry movements, including Gurajada Apparao's reform drama Kanyasulkam, Rayaprolu's Bhavakavitvam, and Sri Sri's Abhyudaya Kavitvam.
3Master the rules of Chandassu stanzas—specifically Gana division (Bh, N, M, S, J, R, T), Yati placement, and Prasa requirements for Vrittalu and Jathulu.
4Practice identifying rhetorical devices (Alankaralu) such as Upama, Rupaka, Utpreksha, Vruttyanuprasa, and Chekanuprasa in verse excerpts.
5Review word formation, Tatsama-Tadbhava conversions, and Telugu Sandhi rules like Gasadadavadesa, Trika, and Dwirukta Takara sandhis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official subject code for WBCHSE HS Telugu First Language?

The official subject code for First Language Telugu under the WBCHSE curriculum is TELG.

Is this question bank presented in English?

Yes, following OpenExamPrep design standards, question stems and explanations are written in English while preserving original Telugu literary terminology, author names, book titles, and poetic meter names.

What is the marks distribution for the WBCHSE Telugu examination?

The total evaluation consists of 100 marks: 80 marks for the theoretical written examination and 20 marks for internal project work.

What major topics are covered under Telugu Vyakaranam and Chandassu?

The grammar and prosody syllabus includes Sanskrit and Telugu Sandhis, Samasalu (compounds), Tatsama/Tadbhava classification, Poetic Meters (Utpalamala, Champakamala, Shardoolam, Mattebham, Kandam, Tetagiti, Ataveladi, Seesam), and Rhetorical Figures (Upama, Rupaka, Utpreksha, Anuprasa, Yamakam).

What is the minimum passing score required in WBCHSE Telugu?

Students must secure a minimum of 30% marks independently in the theoretical paper (24 out of 80) and in the project component (6 out of 20).

Are these practice questions the same as the official WBCHSE TELG paper?

No. Official WBCHSE semester papers may include MCQ and descriptive components, plus practical/project/oral evidence where prescribed. These items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation only.