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BENGALI
(CODE NO OO5)
CLASS- IX, 2023-24
Background
Bengali and its cultural background is an important chapter of Indian history. Bengali language has a rich
tradition of its own. From Charyapada to modern Bengali language the journey is quite interesting. So one
has to know the language to understand the cultural heritage of Bengal. Bengali language developed since
the 10th century and the contribution of many great poets, writers, dramatists, linguists are to be known
sincerely. This very language and its study will play a critical role in inculcating National and emotional
integration in the minds of young students of secondary senior secondary level. The language curriculum
should be created in such a way that it helps to develop creativity and imaginative power among the students.
Similarly, it should help them with a powerful communication skill in both speaking and reading, writing
activity.
Objectives
The objectives of teaching Bengali at senior secondary stage are:
1. To know the language which is very rich in its own tradition.
2. To build a sense of confidence in the students in both oral and written form of Bengali language.
3. To know the dialects and sociolect of Bengali language and use it in appropriate social and regional
settings.
4. According to CBSE & NEP, students will be able to prepare themselves to meet 21
st
century’s
challenges and develop their capabilities for CBE.
5. To equip the learners with adequate language skill to communicate, to question and in necessary to
raise their voice against anything immoral.
6. To help them in developing both performance and competence areas of the language and imparting
information through consulting dictionaries, using internet, getting a book in library on their own.
7. To help them acquiring different registers of Bengali language & integrating various form of Arts to
enrich themselves.
8. To develop a sense of curiosity for extensive reading and to facilitate self-learning, so that the
students become independent in their learning process.
9. They will also be able to edit and review their own work.
10. So the students will be able to not only communicate in Bengali, they can have other things to do,
as well. Such as can understand the advertisements, news, weather forecasts, interviews etc
11. They can also narrate pictorial story easily, write formal letters and can individually do official
correspondence.
12. This syllabus will make the students competent in Bengali language in an interesting way.
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BENGALI
(Code No - 005) CLASS-
IX, 2023-24 COURSE
STRUCTURE
Total Period – 192
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks – 80
Section A
Reading
Comprehension
12 Marks
35 Periods
Section B
Writing
10 Marks
37 Periods
Section C
Grammar
18 Marks
40 Periods
Section D
Literature Text
book &
Supplementary
Reader
40 Marks
80 Periods
TOTAL
80 Marks
192 Periods
PRESCRIBED BOOKS:
1. Sahitya Sanchayan Bangla (Pratham Bhasha) Nabam Shreni, Paschim Banga
Maddhya Shiksha Parshad
Published by West Bengal Text Book Corporation (Paschimbanga Sarkar Udyoge),
Kolkata – 700056
2. Supplementary Reader: Aam Aantir Bhenpu- Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay
(Sampurno)
Signet Press
3. Saraswati Bangla Byakaran O Rachana (Nabam O Dasham Shreni)
Saraswati House Private Limited, 9, Dariyaganj, New Delhi – 110002 Education Publishers
(www.saraswatihouse.com)
4. Ucchatara Bangla Byakaran (Nabam O Dasham Shreni) Bamandev Chakraborty
Published by Akshyay Malancha.
NB: All text and grammar books will be the latest editions only.
WORD LIMIT FOR ANSWERS
a. For 05 Marks Question: 120 – 130 Words
b. For 03 Marks Question: 50 – 60 Words
c. For 02 Marks Question: 25 – 30 Words
d. For 01 Marks Question: According to the MCQ
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SYLLABUS— (2023-24)
BENGALI (Code – 005)
Class: IX
PART A
Multiple choice Questions(MCQ)
MARKS DISTRIBUTION:
TOPICS
MARKS
WEIGHTAGE %
PART A
* Reading Comprehension (Unseen Passage)-MCQ
12
31.25%
• Grammar - MCQ
03
• Literature (Textbook & Supplementary Reader) -MCQ
10
PART B
● Grammar
15
● Literature( Text book &
Supplementary Reader
(Subjective Questions)
30
68.75
• Creative Writing (Subjective
Questions)
10
TOTAL
80
100%
SECTION
DETAILS OF TOPICS / CHAPTERS
WEIGHTAGE %
A-READING
1. Unseen Passage (150 - 200 Words)
2. Unseen Passage (150- 200 Words)
3. Unseen Passage (150-200 Words)
04 Marks
04 Marks
04 Marks
B- GRAMMAR
• Sandhi (Swarosandhi) :
• Somas (Dwigu, Tatpurush, Bahubreehi)
• Bakya Poriborton( Nirdeshok, Proshnosuchak,
Bismoybodhok, , Anugyasuchak, Prarthanasuchak)
• Shabdogoto O Bakyogoto ashuddhi Sangsodhon
05 Marks
05 Marks
05 Marks
03 Marks
C-LITERATURE
[PART-A
+
PART-B]
Prose:
1. Chhuti- Rabindranath Tagore
2. Chithi- Swami Vivekananda
3. Ilyas – Leo Tolstoy
4. Daam – Narayan Gangopadhyay
06 Marks(Part-A)
+
10 Marks(Part-B)
Poetry:
1. Kheya- Rabindranath Tagore
2. Byathar Banshi – Jasimuddin
3. Janmabhumi Aaj- Birendra Chattopadhyay
4. Ei Jiban – Sunil Gangopadhyay
10 Marks(Part-B)
Supplementary Reader:
Aam Aantir Bhenpu- Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay
(Sampurno)
04 Marks(Part-A)
+
10 Marks(Part-B)
D
CREATIVE
WRITING 1. Report Writing
2. Notice Writing
(school related)
5+5=10
TOTAL
MARKS
80
4
Internal
Marks
(20)
1. Periodic Tests
05 Marks
2. Multiple Assessments
05 Marks
3. Portfolio
05 Marks
4.Student Enrichment Activities –
Practical work/ Speaking Listening
Activities / Project
05 Marks
● Periodic Tests would be restricted to 3 in each subject in the year .
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BENGALI (CODE – 005)
QUESTION PAPER STRUCTURE
CLASS: IX (2023-24)
TIME: 3 Hours TOTAL MARKS:80
SECTION
TOPIC
TYPES OF
QUESTIONS
No.
of
Qs.
MARKS
PART-A
READING
Comprehension –
For each passage:
1. Three Direct
questions from
passage
. One Grammar
based question
2: Three Direct
questions from
passage
One Grammar
based question
3. Three Direct
questions from
passage
One Grammar
based question.
(All MCQs)
M×Q
• Three direct questions
from given passage.
3
1×3=3
• Forth question should be
Grammar based (Sandhi,
Opposite words ,Synonyms)
1
1×1=1
4
3
1×3=3
4
1
3
1
1×1=1
1x3=1
1x1=1
4
PART-A &
PART - B
GRAMMAR
1.Sandhi (Swarosandhi)
2.Samas (Dwigu, Tatpurush,
Bahubreehi)
3.Bakya Poribartan( Nirdeshak,
Proshnosuchak, Bismaybodhok, ,
Anugyasuchak, Prarthanasuchak)
4.Shabdagata O Bakyagata
ashuddhi Sangsodhan
Subjective
5
5
5
3
1×5 =5
1×5=5
1x5=5
1x3=3
18
MCQ
PART-A & B
LITERATUR
E
Prose:
1. Chhuti - Rabindranath Thakur
2. Chithi – Swami Vivekananda
3. Ilyas – Leo Tolstoy
4. Daam – Narayan
Gangopadhyay
MCQ
06
1x6
06
Subjective
03
2x1
3x1
(2+3)
02
03
05
: Poetry:
1. Kheya-
Rabindranath
Thakur
2.Byathar Banshi – Jasimuddin
Subjective
02
5×1=5
(2+3)x1
05
05
6
3. Janmabhumi Aaj- Birendra
Chattopadhyay
4. Ei Jiban – Sunil Gangopadhyay
Supplementary Reader :
MCQ
05
1×5=5
05
Aam Antir Bhenpu-
Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay
(Sampurno)
02
Subjective
(2+3) x2
5x2
10
Subjective
PART- B
CREATIVE
WRITING
1. Report Writing
2. Notice Writing
(School related)
02
10
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BENGALI (CODE-005)
BLUE PRINT
CLASS: IX (2023-24)
PART A – Objective type questions(MCQ) PART B – Subjective Questions
MCQ
VSA
SA I
SAII
LA
READING SKILLS
(1 Question)
PART A
Question
No. 1
(1x4)x3=12
12 Marks
GRAMMAR
(4 Question)
PART A
Question
No.2
(1x3) =03
PART B
Question
No.5,6,7
(1X5)x3=15
18 Marks
LITERATURE
PART B
Question
No.8
(2x1)=02
PART B
Question
No.9
(3x1)=03
PART B
Question
No.11
(2+3) =5
PART B
Question
No.11
(5x1)=5
Question
No.12
(2+3)=5
PART B
Question
No.13&14
(2+3)x2=10
PROSE
PART A
(4 Questions)
Question
No.3
16 Marks
(1x6)=6
POETRY
10 Marks
(2 Questions)
SUPPLEMENTARY
READER
Question
No.4
14 Marks
(3 Questions)
1x4=4
CREATIVE
WRITING
(2 Questions)
PART-B
Question
No.15 &16
5x2=10
10 Marks
TOTAL
(16 Questions)
25 Marks
15 Marks
02 Marks
03 Marks
35 Marks
80 Marks
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BENGALI (CODE-005)
Type Of Question Paper
CLASS: IX (2023 - 2024)
TIME: 3 Hours TOTAL MARKS:80
Sl.
No.
Typology of
Questions
MCQ
(1 Mark)
Short
Answer
I (SA)
Short
Answer- II
(SA)
Long
Answer
(LA)
Total Marks
%
Weightage
(approx.)
1
Remembering:
Exhibit memory of
previously learned
material by recalling
facts, terms, basic
concepts, and answers.
(1x4)x3
12
15%
2
Understanding:
Demonstrate understanding
of facts and ideas by
organizing, comparing,
translating, interpreting,
giving descriptions, and
stating main ideas
1x5=5
1x5=5
1x5=5
1x3=3
(1x5)x2=10
2x1=02
30
37.5
3
Applying:
Solve problems to new
situations by applying
acquired knowledge, facts,
techniques and rules in a
different way.
3x1= 03
03
3,75
4
Analysing :
Examine and break
information into parts by
identifying motives or
causes. Make inferences
and find evidence to
support generalizations
Evaluating:
Present and defend opinions
by making judgments about
information, validity of ideas,
or quality of work based on a
set of criteria.
Creating:
Compile information together
in a different way by
combining elements in a new
pattern or proposing
alternative solutions
7X5 = 35
35
43.75
Total
40
02
03
35
80
100%
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BENGALI
(Code No - 005)
CLASS-X, 2023-24
COURSE STRUCTURE
Total Period – 192
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks – 80
Section A
Reading
Comprehension
12 Marks
35 Periods
Section B
Writing
10 Marks
37 Periods
Section C
Grammar
18 Marks
40 Periods
Section D
Literature Text
book &
Supplementary
Reader
40 Marks
80 Periods
TOTAL
80 Marks
192 Periods
PRESCRIBED BOOKS:
1. Sahitya Sanchayan Bangla (Pratham Bhasha) Dasam Shreni, Paschim Banga
Maddhya Shiksha Parshad
Published by West Bengal Text Book Corporation (Paschimbanga Sarkar Udyoge),
Kolkata – 700056
2. Supplementary Reader: Golpoguccha – pathya sanskaran – Rabindranath
Tagore / Visva-Bharati Publication.
3. Saraswati Bangla Byakaran O Rachana (Nabam O Dasham Shreni)
Saraswati House Private Limited, 9, Dariyaganj, New Delhi – 110002 Education Publishers
(www.saraswatihouse.com)
4. Ucchatara Bangla Byakaran (Nabam O Dasham Shreni) Bamandev Chakraborty
Published by Akshyay Malancha.
NB: All text and grammar books will be the latest editions only.
WORD LIMIT FOR ANSWERS
● For 05 Marks Question: 120 – 130 Words
● For 03 Marks Question: 50 – 60 Words
● For 02 Marks Question: 25 – 30 Words
● For 01 Mark Question: According to the MCQ
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SYLLABUS—(2023-24)
BENGALI (Code – 005)
Class: X
PART A
Multiple Choice Questions(MCQ)
MARKS DISTRIBUTION:
TOPICS
MARKS
WEIGHTAGE %
PART A
* Reading Comprehension (Unseen Passage)-MCQ
12
31.25
• Grammar - MCQ
03
• Literature (Textbook & Supplementary Reader) -MCQ
10
PART B
● Grammar
15
● Literature( Text book &
Supplementary Reader
(Subjective Questions)
30
68.75
• Creative Writing (Subjective
Questions)
10
TOTAL
80
100%
SECTION
DETAILS OF TOPICS / CHAPTERS
WEIGHTAGE %
A-READING
4. Unseen Passage (150 - 200 Words)
5. Unseen Passage (150- 200 Words)
6. Unseen Passage (150-200 Words)
04 Marks
04 Marks
04 Marks
B- GRAMMAR
• Sandhi (Byanjansandhi , Bisargasandhi ) :
• Somas (Dwandwa, Karmadharay, Abyayibhab)
• Bakya Paribartan( Saral , Jotil, Jougik)
• Sadhu O Chalit bhashay rupantor
05 Marks
05 Marks
05 Marks
03 Marks (Part A)
C-LITERATURE
[PART-A
+
PART-B]
Prose:
5. Gyanchakshu – Ashapurna Devi
6. Alobabu - Banaphul
7. Adal bodol – Pannalal Patel
8. Bohurupi – Subodh Ghosh
06 Marks(Part-A)
+
10 Marks(Part-B)
Poetry:
5. Tinpaharer Kole - Shakti Chattapadhyay
6. Aay aro bendhe bendhe thaki – Shankha Ghosh
7. Ekakare – Subhas Mukhopadhyay
8. Astrer biruddhe gaan - Joy Goswami
10 Marks(Part-B)
Supplementary Reader:
Goploguccha – Rabindranath Thakur
(Pathya sanskoran) – Visva Bharati Publication
1. Postmaster
2. Kabuliwala
3. Daan pratidaan
04 Marks(Part-A)
+
10 Marks(Part-B)
D
CREATIVE
WRITING
1.. Letter to the Editor
2. Paragraph Writing
05+05 Marks(Part-B)
TOTAL
MARKS
80
3
Internal
Marks (20)
1. Periodic Tests
05 Marks
2. Multiple Assessments
05 Marks
3. Portfolio
05 Marks
4.Student Enrichment Activities – Practical
work/ Speaking Listening Activities / Project
05 Marks
● Periodic Tests would be restricted to 3 in each subject in the year .
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BENGALI (CODE – 005)
QUESTION PAPER STRUCTURE
CLASS: X (2023-24)
TIME: 3 Hours TOTAL MARKS:80
SECTION
TOPIC
TYPES OF
QUESTIONS
No. of
Qs.
MARKS
PART-A
READING
Comprehension –
For each passage:
1. Three Direct
questions from passage
. One Grammar
based question
2: Three Direct
questions from passage
One Grammar based
question
3. Three Direct
questions from passage
One Grammar based
question.
(All MCQ Questions)
M×Q
• Three direct questions from
given passage.
3
1×3=3
• Forth question should be
Grammar based (Sandhi, Opposite
1
1×1=1
4
word ,Synonyms & Sadhu -Chalit )
3
1×3=3
4
1
3
1
1×1=1
1x3=1
1x1=1
4
GRAMMAR
5
1×5 =5
18
● Sandhi (Byanjansandhi,
Bisargasandhi))
● Somas (Dwanda,
Karmadharay, Abyayibhab)
● Bakya Poriborton( Saral, Jatil,
& Jougik)
● Sadhu o Chalit bhasay
paribartan
Subjective
5
5
1×5=5
1x5=5
MCQ
3
1x3=3
LITERATURE
Prose:
3. Gyanchakshu – Ashapurna Devi
4. Alobabu - Banaphul
5. Adal bodol – Pannalal Patel
6. Bohurupi – Subodh Ghosh
MCQ
06
1x6
06
Subjective
03
2x1
3x1
2+3=5
02
03
05
: Poetry:
1. 1.Tinpaharer Kole - Shakti
Chattapadhyay
2. 2.Aay aro bendhe bendhe thaki –
Shankha Ghosh
3. 3.Ekakare – Subhas Mukhopadhyay
4. 4. Astrer biruddhe gaan - Joy
Goswami
Subjective
02
5×1=5
2+3=5
05
05
5
Supplementary Reader :
MCQ
04
1×4=4
04
Goploguccha – Rabindranath
Thakur
(Pathya sanskoran) – Visva
Bharati Publication
1. Postmaster
2. Kabuliwala
3. Daan pratidaan
02
Subjective
(2+3)X2
5x2
10
Subjective
CREATIVE
WRITING
1.Latter to the Editor
2. Paragraph Writing
02
10
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BENGALI (CODE-005)
Type of Question Paper
CLASS: X (2023 – 24)
TIME: 3 Hours TOTAL MARKS:80
Sl.
No.
Typology of
Questions
MCQ
(1 Mark)
Short
Answer
I (SA)
Short
Answer- II
(SA)
Long
Answer
(LA)
Total Marks
%
Weightage
(approx.)
1
Remembering:
Exhibit memory of
previously learned
material by recalling
facts, terms, basic
concepts, and answers.
(1x4)x3
12
15%
2
Understanding:
Demonstrate understanding
of facts and ideas by
organizing, comparing,
translating, interpreting,
giving descriptions, and
stating main ideas
1x5=5
1x5=5
1x5=5
1x3=3
(1x5)x2=10
2x1=02
30
37.5
3
Applying:
Solve problems to new
situations by applying
acquired knowledge, facts,
techniques and rules in a
different way.
3x1= 03
03
3,75
4
Analysing :
Examine and break
information into parts by
identifying motives or
causes. Make inferences
and find evidence to
support generalizations
Evaluating:
Present and defend opinions
by making judgments about
information, validity of ideas,
or quality of work based on a
set of criteria.
Creating:
Compile information together
in a different way by
combining elements in a new
pattern or proposing
alternative solutions
7X5 = 35
35
43.75
Total
40
02
03
35
80
100%
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BENGALI (CODE-005)
BLUE PRINT
CLASS: X (2023-24)
PART A – Objective type questions(MCQ) PART B – Subjective Questions
MCQ
VSA
SA I
SAII
LA
READING SKILLS
(1 Question)
PART A
Question
No. 1
(1x4)x3=12
12 Marks
GRAMMAR
(4 Question)
PART A
Question
No.2
(1x3) =03
PART B
Question
No.5,6,7
(1X5)x3=15
18 Marks
LITERATURE
PART B
Question
No.8
(2x1)=02
PART B
Question
No.9
(3x1)=03
PART B
Question
No.11
(2+3) =5
PART B
Question
No.11
(5x1)=5
Question
No.12
(2+3)=5
PART B
Question
No.13&14
(2+3)x2=10
PROSE
PART A
(4 Questions)
Question
No.3
16 Marks
(1x6)=6
POETRY
10 Marks
(2 Questions)
SUPPLEMENTARY
READER
Question
No.4
(1x4)=4)
14 Marks
(3 Questions)
CREATIVE
WRITING
(2 Questions)
PART-B
Question
No.15 &16
5x2=10
10 Marks
TOTAL
(16 Questions)
25 Marks
15 Marks
02 Marks
03 Marks
35 Marks
80 Marks
