INDIAN LANGUAGES

CLASS XII

There will be two papers in the subject:

Paper I - Theory: 3 hours…… 80 Marks
Paper II - Project Work ……. 20 Marks

PAPER I (THEORY): 80 Marks

There will be one paper of three hours duration,

which will consist of two sections:
Section A: Language (40 marks)
Section B: Prescribed Textbooks (40 marks)

SECTION A SECTION B

LANGUAGE – 40 Marks PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOKS – 40 Marks

This section will consist of three questions, all of Candidates will be required to answer four questions
which will be compulsory. from any three of the prescribed textbooks.
1. Composition: One composition of 400 words
approximately, in the language, to be written out NOTE:
of a choice of 6 topics set within the experience The Class XII - ISC Examination will be conducted
and mental maturity of the age-group of the on the portion of the syllabus that is to be covered
candidates. during the academic year.
(15 Marks)
2. Comprehension: An unseen passage of about 300
Note: Reduction has been made in the list of
words to be set with questions and/or summary
(with heading to test the ability to summarise prescribed textbooks for Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi,
and/or to expand an idea given in the passage). Kannada, Mizo, Malayalam, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi,
Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
(15 Marks)
For list of Prescribed Textbooks, refer to page
3. Grammar: Functional grammar - correction of
numbers 4 to 10.
sentences and using words/idioms in sentences,
viz. correct structure with proper agreement of the
subject and verb according to the number, gender,
case, tense and voice.
(10 Marks)

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 PAPER II (PROJECT WORK): 20 Marks

In addition to the syllabus prescribed above for Class XII, candidates are also required to be assessed in Project
Work. Details of the same are given below:

PROJECT WORK FOR CLASS XII

Project Work in Class XII comprises of assessment 3. Providing a description
of candidates in three projects, one each on 4. Giving a report
Listening, Speaking and Writing Skills.
5. Expressing an opinion or a theme-based
Listening and Speaking skills are to be assessed conversation
internally, by the School in Class XII.
6. Giving a speech on a selected topic
Writing Skills are to be assessed externally by the
7. Reading out, after correcting, a grammatically
Visiting Examiner, appointed locally and
incorrect passage/s of suitable length (150 - 200
approved by the Council.
words) based on the grammar syllabus prescribed
Details of assignments for Project Work are given for Classes XI and XII.
below:
Writing Skills (Literature): to be assessed externally
Listening Skills (to be internally assessed by the
by the Visiting Examiner
subject teacher)
Candidates will be required to undertake one written
An unseen passage of about 500 words or a poem (of
assignment of 1000-1500 words on a text/texts
appropriate length) may be read aloud, twice, the first
studied in the Literature syllabus.
time at normal reading speed and the next time at a
slower speed. The passage/poem may be taken from The objective is to produce original, creative and
any book, newspaper, magazine, journal and so on insightful perspectives on a literary text or set of texts
but not from an ICSE or ISC textbook. A suitable which may be from the short stories/ poems/ drama/
audio clip may also be used. novel from the syllabus.
Students may make brief notes during the The text/texts analysed in the Class XI Project
readings/playing of the audio clip, followed by Work must not be repeated in Class XII.
answering objective type questions based on the
List of suggested assignments for Project Work:
passage/poem/audio clip, on the paper provided.
1. Writing a short story based on a poem.
Speaking Skills (to be internally assessed by the
2. Writing a poem based on a story.
subject teacher)
3. Analysing the relevance of a selected
Students are to be assessed through an individual story/couplets in the present-day context.
presentation, e.g. extempore speaking, declamation,
recitation, debate, of about three minutes followed by 4. Imagining an alternate outcome or ending or
a discussion with the subject teacher, for another two extension of the chosen text and its impact on the
or three minutes. plot/setting/characters/mood and tone.
5. Providing an alternate title to a given text and
List of suggested assignments for Project Work:
giving a justification for the same.
1. Narrating an experience
6. Imagining oneself as one of the main characters
2. Giving directions or instructions on how to make
of the story/novel/drama and describing what one
or operate something
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 would like to change in the story/novel/drama, *Internal Evaluation by the Teacher (10 Marks)
giving reasons for the same.
7. Analysing the theme of the story/poem/novel and Assessment Description Marks
expressing one’s opinion on the same. Criteria
Listening Response to questions 5
8. Summarising / paraphrasing of the chosen text.
Skills (Aural) based on listening
9. Preparing a script for dramatization, based on the comprehension
short story/poem chosen.
Speaking Content, Fluency, 5
10. Comparing and contrasting two Skills (Oral) Vocabulary, Sentence
characters/themes from different short structure, Confidence
stories/poems of the prescribed texts.
TOTAL 10
11. Appreciation of literary qualities of the chosen
text.
12. Analysing the background (historical, cultural, **Evaluation by the Visiting Examiner
literary context) and relevance of the works of (10 Marks)
the writer/poet chosen. Assessment Criteria and Description Marks
13. Critical analysis of a news story published in four 1. Process 2
different newspapers. (Identification of the topic, planning
14. Writing an article for a newspaper (news writing and preparing a written outline)
of an event). 2. Presentation 2
(Overall formatting: headings, sub-
headings, paragraphing, writing within
EVALUATION
the word limit and providing a
Marks (out of a total of 20) should be distributed separate title page)
as given below: 3. Content 4
(Use a range of literary aspects in
1. Internal Evaluation by Teacher* order to present an organized and well-
Listening Skills (Aural) 5 Marks structured complete assignment with
Speaking Skills (Oral) 5 Marks proper introduction, main body and
conclusion)
2. External Evaluation by the Visiting 10 Marks 4. Originality 2
Examiner of Writing Skills**
TOTAL 10
TOTAL 20 Marks

NOTE: No question paper for Project Work will be set by the Council.

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 LIST OF PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOKS

1. ASSAMESE (817) (vi) Birjo Shulka: Saradindu

Bandyopadhyay
Note: There is no change in the syllabus for this
language. (vii) Aadab: Samaresh Basu
(viii) Lachmaner Ma: Mahasweta Devi
Any three of the following books are to be
offered: IV. Kobita Sonkolon (ISC Collection of Poems) -
I Pragviswavidyalay Kavita Chayan Published by: Cambridge India (Educational
(University of Gauhati) Publishers), Kolkata.

The following are to be studied: (i) Ora Kaaj Kore: Rabindra Nath Tagore
(ii) Poob - Poschim: Achintya Kumar Sen
(i) Dadhi-mathan
Gupta
(ii) Kankhowa
(iii) Banolata Sen: Jibanananda Das
(iii) Dhanbar Aru Ratani
(iv) Barno Porichoy: Tarun Sanyal
(iv) Tejimala
(v) Salomoner Ma: Subhash
(v) Padum Mukhopadhyay
(vi) Keteki (vi) Raasta Karor Ekar Noy: Birendra
(vii) Ei Bate Nahiba Dunai Chattopadhyay
(viii) Urmila (vii) Swadhinata Tumi: Samsur Rahman
(ix) Sesh Arghya (viii) Noon: Joy Goswami
(x) Devadasi
3. DZONGKHA (819)
II. Phul by Dandinath Kalita
Note: There is no change in the syllabus for this
III. Gaonburha by Padamanath Gohainbarua language.
IV. Anandaram Barua by Dr. Surya Kumar Recommended for background work:
Bhuyan
Keayad Dang Yeakguye Jorya – Language and
2. BENGALI (803) Grammar.
Any three of the following books are to be
Any three of the following books are to be
offered: offered:
I. Koni (Novel): Moti Nondi I. Shething Tsadrel (Prose)
II. Mukut (Drama): Rabindra Nath Tagore II. Chushingi Tenchoed (Proverbs)
III. Probondho O Godya Sonkolon (ISC III. Biography of Khando Dowa Zangmo
Collection of Short Stories and Essays) – IV. Lhakreg Dang Tshromreg
Published by: Power Publishers, Kolkata. (i) Essay – Detsham
(i) Thakurda: Rabindra Nath Tagore (ii) Nyealtshom – Poem
(ii) Jora Sankor Dhare (essay): Abanindra (iii) Sung – Story
Nath Tagore (iv) Chyetam – Proverbs
(iii) Taser Ghar: Tara Shankar (v) Damling – Culture
Bandyopadhyay
(vi) Chelug – Religious
(iv) Anachaar: Ashapurna Devi
Publisher of all the above books:
(v) Record: Narayan Gangyopadhyay
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 CAPSD Publications, Ministry of Education, (iv) Taaro Mewad Meera chhodshe:
Thimpu, Bhutan. Phone: 009758271226, Ramesh Parekh
Email: capsd@druknet.bt. (v) Male na Male: Aadil Mansuri
(vi) Etlama Raaji: Ramnik Someshwar
4. GUJARATI (804)
(vii) Zhad tane mara sogand: Hiten
Any three of the following books are to be Anandpara
offered:
(viii) Subhashito ane Duha
I. Aandhli Gali (Novel): Dhiruben Patel
II. Chinu Modi na Pratinidhi Aekankio: a 5. HINDI (805)
selection of representative one-act plays: Recommended for background work:
(Chinu Modi, Edited by Satish Vyas,
Published by Adarsh Prakashan, Gandhi Vyakaran Manjusha (I.U.P.)
Marg, Near Balahanuman Ahmedabad, Any three of the following books are to be
380001) offered:
Only the following are to be studied: I. Saara Akash (Novel): Rajendra Yadav
(i) Khullan Barana
II. Aashad Ka Ek Din (Drama): Mohan Rakesh
(ii) Photographer
(iii) Bhasmasur III. Gadya Sanklan (ISC Collection of Short
(iv) Hajrahajur Stories and Essays) – Published by:
(v) Zaalya na rahya Evergreen Publications (India) Ltd., New
Delhi.
(vi) MatsyaVedh
(i) Puthra Prem: Munshi Premchand
III. Gadya Sanchaya (ISC collection of Short (ii) Gauri: Subhadra Kumar Chauhan
Stories and Essays) – (Gurjar Granthratna
Karyalaya, Ahmedabad, 380001). (iii) Sharanagat: Vrindavan Lal Verma
(iv) Sati: Shivani
(i) Bhaiyadada: Gaurishanker Joshi (v) Outsider: Malti Joshi
Dhumketu
(vi) Kya Nirash Hua Jai (Essay): Hazari
(ii) Jakshani: Ramnarayan Pathak Prasad Dwivedi
(iii) Matanu Smarak: Mohammad Mankad (vii) Bhaktin: Mahadevi Verma
(iv) Bhawan Bhagat: Joseph Makwan (viii) Sanskriti Hai Kya (essay): Ramdhari Singh
(v) Aavajonu ghar: Varsha Adalja ‘Dinkar’
(vi) Chhakado – Jayantilal Gohel – “My
Dear Jayu” IV. Kavya Manjari (ISC Collection of Poems) –
Published by: Evergreen Publications (India)
(vii) Be Laghu Katha
Ltd., New Delhi.
(a) Ashwamedh: Bhagwat Suthar
(i) Sakhi: Kabir
(b) Hisaab: Mohan Patel
(ii) Balleela: Surdas
(viii) Motu dukh (Essay): Jyotindra Dave
(iii) Ek Phool Ki Chah: Siyaram Sharan
IV. Padya Sanchaya (ISC Collection of Poems) - Gupta
(Gurjar Granthratna Karyalaya, Ahmedabad, (iv) Aah Dharati Kitna Deti Hai: Sumitra
380001) Nandan Pant
(i) Janani: Damodar Botadkar (v) Nadi Ke Dweep: Agyeya
(ii) Shun shun saathe lai Jaish Hoon: (vi) Jag Tujhko Door Jana Hai: Mahadevi
Umashankar Joshi Verma
(iii) Shreshtha daan: Prahlad Parekh (vii) Udyami Nar: Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’
(viii) Badal Ko Ghirte Dekha Hai: Nagarjun
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6. KANNADA (806) (i) Ka Lunti Umian
Any three of the following books are to be (ii) U Tngam had ka Wahduk
offered: (iii) Ka Jingud Ka Sohlyngngem
I. Prema Bikshu (Novel): Dr. Prabhu Shankar (iv) Ka Pyrem
II. Hebberalu (Drama): Manjeshwara Govinda (v) Ka Weiking
Pai (vi) U Klew bad Ka Sugi
III. Kannada Kirana (ISC Collection of Short (vii) Ka Sngi ba la noh
Stories and Essays) – Published by: (viii) Ka Synrai hala ka Ri
Navakarnataka Publications Private Limited,
Bangalore. (ix) Ka Duitara jong nga
(i) Namma Meshtru : Maasthi Venkatesha (x) Ka Wah Umkhrah
Ayyangar (xi) Ka saia Nongum
(ii) Maguvina Kare: D.R. Bendre II. U Don Putit by D.S. Khonglah
(iii) Bharathambeya Padathalalli: Swami III. Ka Tiew Larum by S.J. Duncan
Purushothamananda
IV. Mihngi - Spengi by H. Elias (Lynnong 2, 7,
(iv) Mannu Dibbada Mele: Anupama 12, 15, 20, 23, 25, 27, 29 and 30 only)
Niranjana
(v) Parisara Mathu Vikasa (essay): 8. MIZO (808)
Sunderlal Bahuguna & translated by
Recommended for background work:
Surendra Koulagi
(vi) Savitri: A.R. Krishnashastri Grammar – Mizo Grammar Thar by Remkunga
(vii) Idara Notu: Shantadevi - Kanavi Any three of the following books are to be
(viii) Ondu Oushadha (essay): A.R. Mithra offered:
I. Thi-Hna, An anthology of Mizo Prose and
IV. Kavya Sudhe (ISC Collection of Poems) – Poetry, North-Eastern Hill University
Published by: Navakarnataka Publications Publications.
Private Limited, Bangalore.
The following will not be tested:
(i) Panchami Habba: Janapada Geethe
Prose:
(ii) Vachanagalu: Allama Dasimayya
(iii) Sukha Jeevana: Madhura Chenna Zu pawl tuam- CZ Siama, Sipai -Zikpuiipa,
A no ber mai! No ber mai!-Zairema, A no na
(iv) Doni Hadu: Kuvempu
e -Sangliana, Thukhuh - Zairema
(v) Udara Vairagya: Purandara dasaru
Poetry:
(vi) Sariyadiru Irule: Sadananda
(vii) Railina Antharanga Bahiranga: Hlathlante (1 to 6)
Mooduradu Chinnaswamy Tun lai hlate
(viii) Avva: P Lankesh Khawngai hnuchham-Vankhama,
Kawltuchawia-Chhuana, Chengrangchawia-
7. KHASI (807) Chhuana, Mizo Aieng- H.V.L Sawma, Kan
Note: There is no change in the syllabus for this chuanna tlang-Liandala, Min then lul suh-
language. Lalzova, A hlim thla-Vankhama
Pathian fakna Hlate
Any three of the following books are to be
offered: Hrinhniang nau ang a tap, Van chung sang
I. Ki Poetry Khasi by V.G. Bareh taka Lal Isu-Suakliana, Sual sipai ral nen-
Laithangpuia, Hunte an kiam zel a-Puna,
The following are to be studied:
Galili-ah Lalpa Isua-Zosapthara, Muan
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 muanna kim- Zosapthara, Hun a danglam 10. MANIPURI (818)
rorelna ni ropui- R. Thanghuta Note: There is no change in the syllabus for this
II. Thiahrang (Short Novel) by Lalzuithanga, language.
Published by Laldinga and printed at Bethel I. Manipuri Sheireing (Published by Manipur
Press, Khatla, Aizawal, Mizoram. Sahitya Parishad, available at the Parishad
III. Hawilopari, by Bikliana, North-Eastern Hill office).
University Publications. II. Manipuri Wareng (Published by the Cultural
IV. Lalngaihawmi (Drama) by Dr. R.L. Thanmawia Forum, Manipuri - available in the Public
Book Store, Paona Bazar, Imphal).
9. MALAYALAM (809)
11. MARATHI (810)
Any three of the following books are to be
offered: Note: There is no change in the syllabus for this
I. Asuravith (Novel): M.T. Vasudevan Nair language.
II. Aa Manushyan Nee Thanne (Drama): Any three of the following books are to be
C.J. Thomas offered:
III. Gadya Kairali (ISC Collection of Short I. Mandeshi Manase: Vyankatesh Madgulkar
Stories and Essays) – Published by: D C (Continental Prakashan)
Books, Kottayam. Only the following to be studied:
(i) Vellappokkathil: Takazhi Shivasankara (i) Dharma Ramoshi
Pillai (ii) Jhelya
(ii) Kallan: M.P. Narayana Pillai (iii) Nama Master
(iii) Gurukulam: Sethu (iv) Mulanyacha Bakas
(iv) Kadaltheerathu: O.V. Vijayan (v) Banya Bapu
(v) Higuitta: N.S. Madhavan (vi) Kondiba Gaikwad
(vi) Kalluvacha Nuna: Ashitha (vii) Tambolyachi Khaala
(vii) Dharmapareekhshakal (essay): Kutti (viii) Raghu Karkun
Krishna Marar (ix) Maza Baap
(viii) Sahityakarante Kadama (essay): C.
(x) Bita Kaka
Achuta Menon
II. Vadildhari Manase: Shanta J. Shelake
IV. Kavyanjali (ISC Collection of Poems) –
(Published by: Gulabrao Marutirao Karle,
Published by: D C Books, Kottayam. Suresh Agency, 205 Shukravar Peth, Pune
(i) Syamantakam: Kunjan Nambiar 411002)
(ii) Sahyante Makan: Vyloppilly Sridhara III Vishakha: Kusumagraj (Continental Prakashan)
Menon
(iii) Ratri Mazha: Sugatakumari Only the following to be studied:
(iv) Sooryakanti: G. Sankarakurup (i) Kinaryavar
(v) Safalamee Yaatra: N.N. Kakkadu (ii) Godakathcha Sandikaal
(vi) Kochiyile Vrikshangal: K.G. Sankara (iii) Aaag Gadi ani Jameen
Pillai (iv) Kranticha Jay Jaykar
(vii) Kothambumanikal: O.N. V. Kuruppu (v) Jallianwala Baug
(viii) Veena Poovu: Kumaranassan (vi) Columbus che Garvageet
(vii) Pachola
(viii) Pavankhindeet
(ix) Baalkavi
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 (x) Tilakanchya Putalyajaval 13. ODIA (812)
Any three of the following books are to be
IV. Tu Jhe Ahe Tuj Pashi by Deshpande
offered:
(Published by Parachure Prakashan Mandir,
Girgaon, Bombay-400001). I. Pallishree (Poems) - by Dr. Sachidananda
Routray, Published by Granth Mandir,
12. NEPALI (811) Cuttack - 753002
Any three of the following books are to be (i) Chhota Mora Gaan ti
offered: (ii) Rangoon – Jaatree
I. Juneli Rekha (Novel): Indra Sundas (iii) Maluni
II. Ani Dewrali Runcha (Drama): Man Bahadur (iv) Shiva Puja
Mukhia (v) Mun ta Bhrata Nahak Jhua
III. Gadya Kunj (ISC Collection of Short Stories (vi) Bhoota Chhada
and Essays) - Published by: Gamma (vii) Grama Smasana
Publication, Darjeeling.
(viii) Jaganathnku (Eka Janana)
(i) Paralko aago: Guruprasad Mainali
(ii) Biteka Kura: Rupnarayana Singh II. Dig Darshak (Life History of Great Persons)
(iii) Jyanmara: ShivKumar Rai - by Sri Lokanath Mishra, Published by
Granth Mandir, Cuttack - 753002
(iv) Tesro Ghar: Dr Lakhidevi Sundas
(i) Chintanayak Socrates
(v) Totolako Phool: Matilda Rai
(ii) Upanyasaru Griha Judha
(vi) Jaymaya Aafumatra Likhapani
Aaipugi: Dr Indrabahadur Rai (iii) Bigyani Chitra Shilpi Da’Vinci
(vii) Nepali Sahityama Ukhanko Sthan (iv) Anubigyani Einstein
(essay): Dr Parasmani Pradhan (v) Darwin O Bibartanbada
(viii) Euta Aaitabar yasari Bityo (essay): (vi) Dig Vijayee Shankar
Rajnarayan Pradhan
III. Galpa Baridhi (Short Stories) - Compiled by
IV. Kavita Kunj (ISC Collection of Poems) - Dr. Ratnakar Chaini, Published by Sudha
Published by: Gamma Publication, Prakashan, Bakhrabad, Cuttack - 753002.
Darjeeling. (i) Rebati – By Fakir Mohan Senapati
(i) Nimto: BalaKrishna Sam (ii) Budha Sankhari – By Laxmikant
(ii) Gaine: Laxmi Prasad Devkota Mohapatra
(iii) Sukha - Dukha: Gopal Singh Nepali (iii) Magunira Sagada – By Godabaris
(iv) Nachinine Bhayeehhau: Agam Singh Mohapatra
Giri (iv) Mansara Bilap – By Kalindi Charan
(v) Aakash Ko Tara Ke Tara: Haribhakta Panigrahi
Katuwal (v) Shikar – By Bhagabati Charan
Panigrahi
(vi) Shahidharuko Samjhnama: Bhupi
Serchen (vi) Ghasa – By Raj Kishore Pattanaik
(vii) Asarko Pandhra: Gumansingh (vii) Nayanpur Express – By Surendra
Chamling Mohanty
(viii) Mela: Birendra Subba (viii) Pagala – By Brahmananda Panda
(ix) Dimiri Phool – By Akhila Mohan
Pattanaik
(x) Aneka Smita Hasa – By Manoj Das

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 IV Chha Mana Athaguntha (Novel) - by Fakir The following will not be tested:
Mohan Senapati, Published by Friends Vazhi Pattu Padalgal
Publishers, Vinod Bihari, Cuttack
II. Kadhai Kovai (Tamil Stories for non-detailed
14. PUNJABI (813) study – 2005 Edition, Published by Tamil
Nadu Text Book Corporation, College
Any three of the following books are to be Road, Chennai 600 006).
offered:
III. Sinekithi by Akilan (Published by Vaskar
I. Mari Da Diva (Novel): Gurdial Singh Vattan Puthagappanippirvu,14,
II. Kal Ajj Te Bahalak (Drama): Dr. Harcharan Thanigachalan Chetti Road, Madras).
Singh
IV. Yon Canda Elangi by Dr. M. Varadarajan
III. Katha Sangam (ISC Collection of Short (Published by Pari Nilayam, 59, Broadway,
Stories and Essays) – Published by: Madras-600001).
Evergreen Publications (India) Ltd., New
Delhi. 16. TELUGU (815)
(i) Goae: Prem Parkash Any three of the following books are to be
(ii) Saver Hon Taak: Santokh Singh Dheer offered:
(iii) Sherniyan: Kulwant Singh Virk I. Varasathvam (Novel): Kodavatiganti
(iv) Iikveen Sadi: Gurbachan Singh Bhullar Kutumba Rao
(v) Baraf Da Danav: Jasbir Bhullar II. Dharma Vijayamu (Drama): Anaparthi
(vi) Dard Vishorhey Da Haal: Khalid Sitharamanjaneyulu
Hussain III. Gadya Mandaramu: A collection of ISC
(vii) Ghar Da Pyar (essay): Principal Teja prose (S.R. Book Links, Vijaywada)
Singh (i) Sangha Samskarthaga Gidugu : Adapa
(viii) Lagatar Vadh Rahi Vasson Attay Ramakrishna Rao
Mnaukhi Laparvahi (essay): Surjit (ii) Gulabi Attaru : Sree Pada
Singh Dhillon Subrahmanya Sastry
IV. Kav-Keyari (ISC Collection of Poems) – (iii) Charles Brown Sahitya Seva: Acharya
Published by: Evergreen Publications (India) Kothapalli Veerabhadra Rao
Ltd., New Delhi. (iv) Avva Tirunnallalo Tappipoyindi:
(i) Chandi Di Vaar: Guru Gobind Singh Devulapalli Krishna Sastry
(ii) Puran Bhakat: Kadar Yaar (v) Arrukadigina eddu : T. Gopichand
(iii) Jangnama: Shah Mohamad (vi) Kaasi Majili Kathalu:
(iv) Ganga Ram: Bhai Veer Singh Madhira Subbanna Dikshitha
(v) Radha Sandesh: Dhani Ram Chatrik (vii) Pipeelikamu: Rachakonda Viswanadha
Sastry
(vi) Taj Mahal: Prof. Mohan Singh
(viii) Deepam Unnappude lllu Chakka
(vii) Luna : Shiv Kumar Bettukonumu:
(viii) Uoddo Waris Nu Vandaian See: Surjit Vidya Prakasanandagiri Swamy
Patar
IV. Padya Mandaramu: A collection of ISC
15. TAMIL (814) Poetry (S.R. Book Links, Vijaywada)
(i) Subhashitaalu : Enugu Lakshmana
Any three of the following books are to be Kavi
offered:
(ii) Shakuntala Dharma Prabhodhamu:
I. Podhu Tamil (Published by Tamil Nadu Text Nannayya
Book Corporation for Higher Secondary
Second Year, Part I Tamil, 2005 Edition).
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 (iii) Nagarjuna Sagaramu: IV. Rooh-e-Adab - ISC collection of Ghazals and
Dr. C. Narayan Reddy Poems (Published by Huda Publications,
(iv) Gabbilam: Gurram Jashuva Hyderabad, 500002)
(v) Chaatuvulu: Compilation of different Ghazals:
writers
(i) Muflesi Sab Bahar: Wali Daccani
(vi) Saranaagati: Errapragada (ii) Bas Ke Dushwar Hai: Mirza Ghalib
(vii) Mahakavi Pothathana: Jandyala (iii) Ghazab Kiya Tere Wadey: Dagh
Paapayya Sastry Dehlawi
(viii) Draupathi Nivedana: Tikkana (iv) Dil Gaya Raunaque Hayat Gayee:
Somayaji Jigar Muradabadi
17. URDU (816) Poems:
(i) Shame Rangeen: Hafeez Jalandhari
Any three of the following books are to be
(ii) Gulzare Watan: Suroor Jahanabadi
offered:
(iii) Subhe Azadi: Faiz Ahamed Faiz
I. Moorthy (Novel): Tarannum Riyaz (iv) Oh Desh Se Aane Wale Bata: Akhtar
II. Kheti (Drama): Prof. Mujib Sheerani
III. Ganjina-e-Adab - ISC collection of Short
18. LEPCHA (821)
stories and Essays (Published by Huda
Publications, Hyderabad, 500002) Note: There is no change in the syllabus for this
language.
(i) Doodh Ki Qimat: Prem Chand
I. Ringmom Chhyogyu (Poetry)
(ii) Jamoon Ka Ped: Krishan Chandra
II. Kongchhen Panol (Prose)
(iii) Touba Tek Singh: Sadat Hasan Mantoo
III. Thongom Kat Nahan (Drama)
(iv) Garam Coat: Rajender Singh Bedi
Recommended for background work:
(v) Tafreeh: Saleha Abid Hussain
Muthenchin Rongringthum (Grammar &
(vi) Dahleez: Sharvan Kumar Varma
Composition)
(vii) Aathara Aane: Akhtar Ansari
(viii) Insan Kisi Haal Mein Khush Nahi
Rahta (Essay): Mohd Hussain Azad

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