Maharashtra SSC Syllabus 2022 Urdu

1.3 Urdu
(First Language)

Introduction India and henbe all such thoughts which are
Urdu is a modern Indian language. relevant to the present times are to be
A mere glimpse of the history of the origin included in the syllabus and taught at
and development of the Urdu language Secondary and Higher Secondary levels.
suggests that, during the course of its General Objectives :
development Urdu has been influenced and
enriched from Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Khadi To enable the students to :
Boli, and Punjabi etc. 1. Acquire ability to make correct
As far as the early development of Urdu pronunciation at the time of the
language is concerned the credit goes to reciting a poem or reading a story
southern part of India including individually.
Maharashtra. Marathi saints like Namdeo 2. Develop skill of patient listening and
and Eknath composed poetry not only in speaking.
Marathi but also in mixed idiom. This was
later developed into Deccani Urdu by other 3. Develop skill to enrich vocabulary and
poets and prose writers of South India. There- its meaning.
fore, Urdu is also a heritage of Maharashtra. 4. Develop the ability of comprehension
Through the course of its evaluation and and writing skills. Develop skill of cre-
development of Urdu has assimilated all ative and imaginative language and to
thoughts and enriched by the poets and develop oral skills to express
writers belonging to all caste and religion and different ideas.
it is therefore, that, the Urdu is regarded as 5. Develop creative and imaginative use
true representative of ‘Ganga-Jamuni of Urdu language.
Tahzeeb.’
6. Develop the skill of use of Urdu as a
Besides, Urdu language has played tool to acquire of other subjects
instrumental role in the freedom struggle of knowledge.
India, The slogan of ‘INQUALAB
ZINDABAD’ which infused fresh soul, is the 7. Acquire ability to understand literary
body of freedom fighters that belongs to works of writers and poets.
Urdu. 8. Acquire ability to get acquainted with
It is therefore, that, the rich literary trea- different forms of Urdu literature.
sure of Urdu language which is a 9. Create interest in appreciation of lin-
mixture of different thoughts, culture and guistic beauty of different literary work.
religion are not only to be preserved but to
be spread. Because, the true secularism 10. Acquire ability to understand text con-
which the Urdu language has produced and tent, criticise, compare with other liter-
maintained is much needed for the Secular ary forms.

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11. Acquire ability to understand subjects tween speakers satire and humour.
through the medium of the language. 4. to develop concentration power for cre-
Specific Objectives : ‘A’ ative writing and understanding.
1. to develop awareness of national inte- 5. to develop the skill of students to ex-
gration and patriotism. press their ideas in debates.
2. to develop positive attitude and 6. to enable students to be a good
confidence and to arouse noble speaker of a language.
sentiment through Urdu language. 7. to develop the skill of students to ex-
3. to nurture a sense of national identity. press spontaneons responses.
4. to respect India’s common and cultural 8. to develop the ability to make correct
heritage. use of idioms, phrases and proverbs.
5. to develop awareness of unity in diver- 9. to develop the ability to understand the
sity. work of other languages through
translation in Urdu.
6. to acquire scientific temper and
rational behaviour. Std. IX

7. to respect human rights and socio-cul- Prose : About 64 pages
tural values. (Excluding introductory note, exercises and
8. to develop sense of gender equality. glossary)

9. to develop the ability to understand the Poetry : About 250 lines
Urdu literature in a tension free Rapid Reading
environment. 24 pages covering literary pieces like
10. to have the knowledge of right to edu- short stories, etc.
cation, right to information Composition : Essay and composition.
11. to understand adverse effects of alco- Total = 10
hol.
1. Expansion of ideas
12. to acquire the ability to make use of
computer, internet, on line education 2. Story-writing on given headings or out-
etc. lines

Specific Objectives : ‘B’ 3. Essay writing
a) Biographical
Language Skills
b) Descriptive
1. to develop the skills of listening, read-
ing, writing and speaking. b) Imaginative
2. to enable student to develop the ability (Each of 200-250 words or about 20 to
to appreciate poetic beauty, 25 lines)
figures of speech etc. Communication: Letter writing,Personal
3. to develop the ability to differentiate be- Skills : letters to relatives and friends.

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Report writing Comprehension Under- 2. Precis - writing
standing and explanation of poetical 3. Expansion of ideas
passages, prebis writing 80 to 100
words. 4. Autobiographies Communication
Grammar and portion studied in Std. Letter writing,Personal letters to friends
VIII and elders, applications for employer
for leave and absenbe etc (about 10
1. Revision of the exercises to be written during the
Figures of speech : course of the academic year) Report
2. Adjectives writing. Comprehension

3. Voices 1. Understanding and explanation of prose
passage of about 80 to 100 words.
4. Idioms and proverbs arising out of the
text. 2. Precis writing 80 to 100 words.

Figures of speech. Simile - metaphor, Revision of Grammar and P o r t i o n
tazaad etc. studied in std. IX

Oral Skills : 1. Figures of speech

Std. X 2. Simple, Compound and complex
sentences
Prose : About 64
3. Idioms and proverb arising out of the
pages (Excluding introductory note, text.
exercises etc.)
4. Talmeeh, Mubaligha-Tazad, Miratun
Poetry: About 250 lines. nazeer, Tajness-e Taam and Tajneese
Rapid Reading Naquis.
24 pages covering literary pieces like Oral Skills
one act play short stories, drama etc.
Composition
1. Reflective, Imaginative, humorous and
Descriptive essays

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2.5
Urdu
(Second Language)

General Objectives Specific Objectives : ‘B’
To enable the students to 1. To devel op the skill of listening,
speaking, reading and writing.
1. read, write and speak Urdu in simple
form. 2. To enable students to develop ability to
appreciate poetic beauty, figures of
2. have rapport with others through Urdu speech, etc.
language.
3. To develop the ability to differentiate
3. understand the contents of the text. between speaker’s satire and humour.
4. develop the writing skill to express their 4. To develop the skill of students to
thoughts and ideas in simple Urdu express their ideas in debates.
language.
5. To develop the ability of the usage of
5. acquire the skill in reading aloud with correct idioms, phrases and proverbs.
proper pronunciation and intonation.
Std. IX
6. acquire the skill of proper use of
Prose : 50 pages (Excluding notes,
spelling and Punctuation in writing.
exercises, glossary)
7. appreciate the beauty of the language
Poetry : 150 lines. (Recitation : About 20
and thoughts in the literary pieces
verses)
included in the text.
Rapid Reading : About 20 pages.
Specific Objectives : ‘A’
Composition
1. To inspire the feelings of national
integration and patriotism through Urdu 1. Composition of simple passages
language. 2. Story-writing based on a given theme
2. To nurture sense of national identity to or an outline.
respect India’s common and cultural 3. Descriptive and narrative essays.
heritage 4. Translation of simple Urdu prose
3. To develop awareness of unity in passages in the medium of instruction.
diversity. a) 10 written exercises are essential
4. To acquire scientific temper and rational during the year.
behavior. b) Oral work and writing practice is
5. To respect human rights and socio- essential.
cultural values. Grammar
6. To develop sense of gender equality. 1. Revision of the functional Grammar
7. To develop the ability to understand the done in Std. VIII.
subject in a tension free environment. 2. Parts of Speech (Simple)

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3. Singular and Plural with Arabic and 3. Autobiographies
Persian rules, etc. 4. Letter- writing
4. Gender- Feminine and Masculine with 5. Dialogue- writing
all Tenses, etc.
6. Comprehension
(Grammar should be based on
prescribed Texts in particular but for the 7. Precis- Writing
purpose of exercises and practice the 8. Translation of Urdu passages into
examples from outside the text are the medium of instrubtion
advisable.)
(10 exercises to be written during the
Oral Skills : year)
Std. X Grammar
Prose : About 50 pages 1. Alphabet vowels and consonants
Poetry : About 200 lines. 2. Adjectives and Adverbs and their
Rapid Reading : About 20 pages. kinds.
Composition 3. Assertive, Interrogative, Imperative,
Exblamatory, Affirmative and
1. Story-writing based on a given Negative sentences.
theme or an outline
Oral Skills :
2. Descriptive or Reflective essays

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