Subject: Second Language (Sanskrit)

CLASSES IX AND X

There will be one paper of three hours duration carrying 80 marks and Internal Assessment of 20 marks.

The paper will be divided into two sections, Section A and Section B.

Section A: Language 40 marks

Section B: Prescribed Texts 40 marks

Candidates will be required to attempt all questions from Section A. They are to answer four questions from Section B, which must include one question from each of the two prescribed textbooks and two other questions.

SECTION A: LANGUAGE - 40 Marks

Four questions will be set, all of which will be compulsory.

1. Composition: Candidates will be required to write, in the language, one short composition which may include short explanations, directions, descriptions or narratives. There will be a choice of subjects which will be varied and may be suggested by language or other stimuli such as pictures or objects.
2. Letter: Candidates will be required to write a letter from a choice of two subjects. Suggestions may be given. The layout of the letter with address, introduction, conclusion, etc., will form part of the assessment.
3. Comprehension: An unseen passage will be given in Sanskrit. Questions in the language will be set for answers in the language, designed to test the candidates’ understanding of the content of the passage.

4. Grammar: In addition to the grammar topics listed below, questions will also be set from the grammar topics covered in the prescribed text books. These will include tests in vocabulary, syntax and idiom, synthesis in sentence construction, formation of sentences in the language correctly embodying given words or forms.

Courtesy: cisce.org

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