BENGALI (Code: 105) - Syllabus Class-XI (2018 - 2019) - Examination Structure

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Bengali (Code: 105) curriculum outline for Classes XI and XII for the academic years 2018–2019, detailing the examination structure and syllabus sections. It specifies marks, question types, number of questions, and suggested periods across Reading, Grammar, Composition & Writing, Literature, and Project work. The document lists reading comprehension tasks, grammar topics such as transformation, karak, and vocabulary categories, writing formats like report and summary writing, literature prose/poetry selections, and project options including translation, interview, dramatization, survey, and self-composed stories.

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Reading Time20 min

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Section A - Reading

Comprehension questions and grammar-based fifth question

Section B - Grammar

Transformation of sentences, Karak, and vocabulary categories

Section C - Composition and Writing

Report writing, expansion of ideas, and summary writing

Section D - Literature

Prescribed prose, poetry, and supplementary reader

Section E - Project

Translation, interview, dramatization, survey, and self-composed story

Prescribed Books

BENGALI (Code: 105) SYLLABUS CLASS-XI (2018 – 2019) | SECTION | DETAILS OF TOPICS | WEIGHTAGE (MARKS) | SUGGESTED PERIODS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SECTION – A
Reading | Comprehension: Two unseen passages of 100-150 words each.
􀁸 Four direct questions from given passage.
􀁸 Fifth question should be grammar based (Sandhi, Samas, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sadhu Chalit and sentence making) . | 10 | 20 | | SECTION – B
Grammar | 1. Transformation of Sentences (Simple, Complex and Compound)
2. Karak
3. Bengali Vocabulary (tatsama, tatbhaba, desi-bideshi) | 15 | 40 | | SECTION – C
Composition
and Writing | 1. Report Writing (100-120 words)
2. Expansion of Ideas (100-120 words)
3. Summary Writing from a prose passage of 100-120 words | 15 | 40 | | SECTION – D
Literature | Prose:-
1. Telenapota Abishkar by Premendra Mitra
2. Dakater Maa by Satinath Bhadhuri
3. Galileo (Essay) Satyendranath Basu
4. Bishal Danawala-Ek Thurthure Buro Gabriel Garcia Markej
Poetry :-
1. Nun by Joy Goswami
2. Barir Kache Arshinagar by Lalan Fakhir
3. Dwipantarer Bandini by Kaji Najrul Islam
4. Shikshar Circus by Aaiappa Panikkar
Supplementary Reader:
'Guru' by Rabindranath Tagore | 45 | 80 | | SECTION-E
Project | Any one of the following Project Work is to be undertaken in Class XI and another one will be chosen in Class XII
1. Translation: Students are to translate a story written in English or Hindi or in any Indian language to Bengali within 1000 words.
2. Interview: An interview of any distinguished personality can be taken by the students.
3. Dramatization: Students can transform a story written in any of the Indian languages into Drama within 1000-2000 words.
4. Survey: Students will conduct a survey or their own school or on any neighbouring school to reveal the facts, history, configuration of the students' and teachers' ethnic identity etc. of the school under survey.
5. Self Composed Story: Students can write a story on any special incident or day they experienced in their life. | 15 | - | | TOTAL | | 100 | 180 | Prescribed Books: 1. Sahitya Charcha: Bangla 'ka': Class XI Published by Paschimbanga Uchcha Madhyamik Siksha Sansad. 2. Prabeshika Bangla Byakaran O Rachana: Nirmal Kumar Das, Published by Orient Book Co. Page 1 of 8 BENGALI (Code: 105) EXAMINATION STRUCTURE CLASS-XI (2018 – 2019) | SECTION | DETAILS OF TOPICS | TYPE OF
QUESTIONS | NO. OF
QUESTIONS | WEIGHTAGE
(MARKS) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SECTION – A
Reading
10 marks | Comprehension:
Two unseen passages of 100-150 words each.
􀁸 Four direct questions from given passage.
􀁸 Fifth question should be grammar based (Sandhi, Samas, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sadhu - Chalit and sentence making) . | SA | 5X2 = 10 | (1+1+1+1+1) X 2 = 10 marks | | SECTION – B
Grammar
15 marks | 1. Transformation of Sentences (Simple, Complex and Compound) | SA | 5x1 = 5 | (1+1+1+1+1) X 5 = 05 marks | | | 2. Karak | SA | 5x1 = 5 | (1+1+1+1+1) X 5 = 05 marks | | | 3. Bengali Vocabulary(Tatsama/ Tatbhaba/ Deshi/Bideshi) | SA | 5x1 = 5 | (1+1+1+1+1) X 5 = 05 marks | | SECTION – C
Composition
and Writing
15 marks | 1. Report Writing (100-120 words) | LA | 1 | 5X 1 = 5 marks | | | 2. Expansion of Ideas (100-150 words) | LA | 1 | 5X 1 = 5 marks | | | 3. Summary Writing from a prose passage (Prose) of 100-120 words | LA | 1 | 5X 1 = 5 marks | | SECTION – D
Literature
45 marks | Prose | LA | 1 | (1+1+3)x1= 5 marks | | | | SA | 5 | MCQ
1x5=5 marks | | | | LA | 1 | (2+3)x1 = 5 marks | | | Poetry | SA | 5 | MCQ (1x5) = 5 marks | | | | LA | 1 | Explanation
5x1 = 5 marks | | | | LA | 1 | (1+1+3)x1 = 5 marks | | | Poem | LA | 1 | (2+3)x1 = 5 marks | | | Drama | LA | 1 | (1+4)x1 = 5 marks | | | | SA | 5 | MCQ (1x5) = 5 marks | Page 2 of 8 | SECTION | DETAILS OF TOPICS | TYPE OF
QUESTIONS | NO. OF
QUESTIONS | WEIGHTAGE
(MARKS) | | --- | --- | ---

FAQs

What are the main assessment sections in the Bengali (Code: 105) exam for Class XI?

The exam is divided into Reading, Grammar, Composition & Writing, Literature, and a Project section, each with specified weightage and question types.

What grammar areas are included in Section B for Class XI?

Section B covers transformation of sentences (simple, complex, compound), karak, and Bengali vocabulary including tatsama, tatbhaba, deshi, and bideshi.

What kinds of project work can students choose in Class XI?

Students can choose one project such as translation into Bengali, conducting an interview of a distinguished personality, dramatization of a story, a survey about school identity and facts/history, or writing a self-composed story.

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