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Key Facts: WBCHSE HS Hindi (Second Language - HINB) Exam

HINB

Official WBCHSE subject code

https://wbchse.wb.gov.in/subjects/

30%

Minimum pass in theory and practical/project independently

https://wbchse.wb.gov.in/frequently-asked-questions-examination

INR 215

Class XII semester enrolment total (INR 190 to Council)

WBCHSE Memo L/PR/305/2025 / L/PR/275/2026

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Official assessment language focus: Hindi (HINB second-language assessment)

https://wbchse.wb.gov.in/subjects/

Sem I–IV

Higher Secondary semester system across Classes XI–XII

https://wbchse.wb.gov.in/annual-working-plan

Comprehensive Higher Secondary examination in Hindi Second Language covering prescribed prose literature, classical and modern poetry, applied Hindi grammar (vyakaran), vocabulary, reading comprehension, and formal writing. English-language MCQ study adaptation for WBCHSE HS—not an official board paper, translation, or format simulation.

Sample WBCHSE HS Hindi (Second Language - HINB) Practice Questions

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1In Premchand's famous short story 'Panch Parmeshwar', who are the two main childhood friends whose bond is tested when one is chosen as the head panch?
A.Jumman Sheikh and Algu Chaudhary
B.Hira and Moti
C.Halku and Jabra
D.Budhi Kaki and Rupa
Explanation: In 'Panch Parmeshwar', Munshi Premchand portrays the deep friendship between Jumman Sheikh and Algu Chaudhary. Their relationship undergoes a severe trial when Algu is appointed head panch in a property dispute between Jumman and his old aunt.
2What is the central moral theme emphasized in Munshi Premchand's story 'Panch Parmeshwar'?
A.Personal interest and revenge should always supersede public duty.
B.Justice is impartial and divine when a person sits in the position of a Panch, transcending personal bias.
C.Money and social status determine who wins a village dispute.
D.Friendship requires protecting a friend even if he commits a crime.
Explanation: The core philosophy of 'Panch Parmeshwar' is that when an individual sits on the Panch seat, God speaks through them ('Panch ke mukh se Parmeshwar bolte hain'). Both Algu and Jumman realize that truth and justice rise above personal friendships and enmities.
3In Premchand's story 'Pus Ki Raat', what is the name of Halku's faithful companion dog who keeps him company in the freezing winter field?
A.Moti
B.Kalu
C.Jabra
D.Sheru
Explanation: In 'Pus Ki Raat', Jabra is Halku's pet dog who shares his warmth, suffering, and cold sleepless nights under the open sky in the field during the harsh winter month of Paush.
4In Phanishwar Nath Renu's famous regional story 'Teesri Kasam' (Mare Gaye Gulfam), what is the profession of the protagonist Hiraman?
A.A railway station master
B.A school teacher
C.A village patwari
D.A rustic bullock cart driver
Explanation: Hiraman is an innocent, simple-hearted rural bullock cart driver (gaddiwan) in Bihar who transports goods and passengers across rural tracks.
5Which three solemn vows (kasam) does Hiraman take over the course of Phanishwar Nath Renu's story 'Teesri Kasam'?
A.Never to carry smuggled black-market goods, never to carry bamboo, and never to carry a female folk-theatre dancer (Hirabai) in his cart
B.Never to buy a new bullock, never to travel by train, and never to gamble in village fairs
C.Never to leave his ancestral village, never to speak to strangers, and never to sing folk songs
D.Never to drive his cart at night, never to charge money from elders, and never to eat outside
Explanation: After bitter experiences, Hiraman vows first not to haul illegal smuggled goods (chori ka maal), second not to carry clumsy long bamboo logs, and third (the title vow) never again to transport a female nautanki/natch dancer like Hirabai.
6In Harishankar Parsai's sharp satirical story 'Bholaram Ka Jeev', where has Bholaram's soul (jeev) become trapped after his death?
A.In Heaven (Swarga Lok)
B.In Hell (Narak Lok)
C.Inside the delayed file of his unpaid pension application in the government office
D.Inside his ancestral house under the floorboards
Explanation: When Narad Muni investigates why Bholaram's soul failed to reach Yamaloka five days after death, he discovers that Bholaram's spirit is trapped inside the paperwork of his pension file in a corrupt government bureau.
7What major socio-political malaise is primarily satirized by Harishankar Parsai in 'Bholaram Ka Jeev'?
A.Environmental degradation in industrial cities
B.Bureaucratic corruption, red tape, and bribe culture in government departments
C.Feudal land disputes between brothers
D.Religious superstition during pilgrimage festivals
Explanation: Parsai uses fantasy and satire to expose how systemic corruption, bribery ('ghee' or bribes on files), and administrative delays torment retired government employees even beyond death.
8In Bhisham Sahni's acclaimed story 'Chief Ki Dawat', why is the middle-class clerk Shamnath deeply anxious about his mother before his boss's dinner party?
A.He fears she will demand money from the chief
B.He worries she will fall ill during the dinner
C.He fears she will refuse to cook traditional food
D.He worries her uneducated, traditional village appearance will embarrass him in front of his American chief
Explanation: Shamnath treats his aging mother as an awkward piece of old furniture that might spoil his sophisticated dinner party hosted for his boss (the American Chief) and his wife.
9In 'Chief Ki Dawat' by Bhisham Sahni, what traditional handicraft item does Shamnath ask his mother to prepare for his American boss to secure a job promotion?
A.A Phulkari (traditional Punjabi embroidered textile)
B.A carved wooden toy
C.A decorative painted clay pot
D.A hand-knotted wool carpet
Explanation: When the Chief admires an old torn Phulkari in the house, Shamnath obliges his ailing mother to make a fresh Phulkari for the boss, exploiting her maternal love to advance his career.
10What major historical event forms the tragic backdrop of Mohan Rakesh's story 'Malbe Ka Malik'?
A.The Indian Rebellion of 1857
B.The Partition of India in 1947
C.The Quit India Movement of 1942
D.The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
Explanation: Mohan Rakesh's 'Malbe Ka Malik' explores the lingering trauma, loss, and moral devastation caused by the 1947 Partition of India through the ruins of a destroyed home in Amritsar.

About the WBCHSE HS Hindi (Second Language - HINB) Exam

The WBCHSE Higher Secondary Hindi Second Language (HINB / Hindi-B) examination tests students on prescribed prose stories (Panch Parmeshwar, Teesri Kasam, Bholaram Ka Jeev, Malbe Ka Malik, Chief Ki Dawat), classic and modern Hindi poetry (Kabir, Tulsidas, Surdas, Bihari, Nirala, Dinkar, Bachchan), Hindi grammar/vyakaran (Sandhi, Samas, Kaarak, Vachya, Sentence Transformation, Alankar), vocabulary and idioms (Tatsam/Tadbhav, Synonyms, Antonyms, Muhavare), and comprehension & writing skills. This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language four-option MCQ study aid for the WBCHSE Higher Secondary subject; it does not replace official board papers, required writing/oral/listening evidence, or practical/project/performance/vocational-skill assessment.

Assessment

WBCHSE Higher Secondary subject HINB: 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 Hindi (Second Language - HINB) Exam Content Outline

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Exam Overview & Structure

Comprehensive overview of the WBCHSE WBCHSE HS Hindi (Second Language - HINB) 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 Hindi (Second Language - HINB), aligned with official Council guidelines.

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

How to Pass the WBCHSE HS Hindi (Second Language - HINB) 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 HINB: 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.

Keys to Passing

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WBCHSE HS Hindi (Second Language - HINB) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Read all prescribed stories and poems thoroughly to understand character motives, central themes, literary devices, and key dialogue contexts.
2Practice Hindi grammar (Vyakaran) regularly, focusing on Sandhi rules, Samas identification, Kaarak usage, and sentence transformations.
3Build a strong vocabulary by memorizing Tatsam-Tadbhav words, synonyms (Paryayvachi), antonyms (Vilom), and common idioms (Muhavare).
4Analyze the central messages of Nirguna and Saguna Bhakti poetry from Kabir, Surdas, and Tulsidas.
5Practice formal report writing, editorial letters, and unseen prose comprehension within specified time and word limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the subject code for WBCHSE HS Second Language Hindi?

The official subject code for Second Language Hindi under WBCHSE is HINB (Hindi-B).

What is the total mark distribution between theory and project work?

The theoretical written paper carries 80 marks and project work/internal evaluation carries 20 marks, totaling 100 marks.

Which major authors and poets are featured in the WBCHSE Hindi (HINB) syllabus?

Featured prose writers include Munshi Premchand, Phanishwar Nath Renu, Bhisham Sahni, Mohan Rakesh, and Harishankar Parsai. Featured poets include Kabir, Tulsidas, Surdas, Bihari, Suryakant Tripathi 'Nirala', Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar', and Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

What grammar (vyakaran) topics carry significant weightage in the exam?

Key grammar topics include Sandhi, Samas identification and dissolution, Kaarak (case markers), Vachya परिवर्तन (voice change), Vakya Shuddhi (sentence correction), Tatsam-Tadbhav words, and figures of speech (Alankar).

What is the minimum pass mark required?

Students must secure at least 30% marks separately in the theoretical exam (24 out of 80) and in project work (6 out of 20).

Are questions in the WBCHSE Hindi (HINB) exam objective or subjective?

The examination includes a blend of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), short answer questions (SAQs), grammar exercises, and long-answer thematic/writing questions.

Are these practice questions the same as the official WBCHSE HINB 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.