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Syllabus of Higher Secondary
Standard - 11 & 12
(Science Stream - English Medium)
Implemented From June - 2004 in Standard - 11, Implemented From June - 2005 in Standard - 12

Sanskrit (129)

Introduction
Sanskrit is the most ancient language of the world. Its importance, however, is proved throughout the world today. it has happened so not only due to its richness of literature but, also other topics which are interwoven in the language in such a way that they can provide important guidance even today. They are maxims, logic, trades and commerce, philosophy, navigation, Ayurveda (with disease treatment), garment business and many, other. The better knowledge of Sanskrit language, the richer the education would be Following points are pointed after the study of XI﷓XII Sanskrit syllabus to be included in the new syllabus. It is expected that the students skill should be developed accordingly.

Standard 11

1. Prose - Poetry collection.
   (1) Prose : Around 300 lines (2) Poetry : Around 200 lines.

2. Maxims Famous maxims :- around 10 (ten)

3. History
   1. History of literature
   An introductory history of the following is to be given after the primary summary of sanskrit literature :
   (a) Vedas - Upanishads (b) Ramayana - Mahabharata (c) Kalidas - Bhavbhuti (d) Panchtantra.
   2. History of Classic works
   Introduction of ancient Indian science and technology and a brief primary introduction of the following
   (a) Economics - Kautilya (b) Mathametics - Kautilya
   Note :-
   (1) General Introduction of these subjects is expected, not hte life of author, time, style and questions related to the literature or form of the work. (2) Reference books are to be mentuoned.

4. Metres :- Anustup, Mandakranta, Malini, Totak
   Note : With sanskrit definition (Gujarati as well) and example. of Sanskrit verse.

5. Figures of Speech :- Upama, Rupak, Arthantarnyasa, Atishayokti
   Note : Different types of any figure of speech are not expected. Examples should be given from the textbook. Sanskrit definition of the releted figure of speech is expected.

6. Translation :- Selected easy and short Sanskrit sentences from the prose ﷓ poetry of the text book should be given in exercise in simple Gujarati to translate into Sanskrit.

7. Linguistic :-
   1. Four to five chapters are to be included in the textbook that clarify the points related to linguistic speciality.
   2. Synonyms of ten to t0welve words.

8. Expression Speciality :- (Special usages)
   (1) §ÌÑ, ÌÌÑ, ¥»ýÌÑ, ÂëcÆUÌÑ, Îçÿæ‡æÙÑ
   (2) ØlçÂ, ÌÍæçÂ, ØÍæ ÌÍæ, ©U“æñÑ Ùè¿ñÑ
   (3) ©U‹ÙÌÑ ßæ×æÙÑ, àæèÏý×, ׋Î×÷, ¥˜æ ̘æ âßü˜æ
   (4) »Ì ¥æ»ç×Ù÷, ¥çSÌ ÙæçSÌ
   Expression in Sanskrit by using the above words in sentences.

Standard 12
Sanskrit

1. Prose - poetry Collection
   (1) Prose Around 300 lines
   (2) Poetry Around 200 lines

2. Maxims
   Famous maxims - around ten (10)

3. History :
   (1) History of literature
   Bhasa, Shudrak, Magh, Dandi, Hemchandracharya (Kathasaritsagar), Narayan Pandit (Hitopadesh)
   (2) Histrory of Scriptures
   Ayurveda :- Dhanvantari, Charak, Sushrut
   Astronomy : Varahmihir
    
   Note :
   (1) General introduction of all these is expected. Questions related to the life, time and style of the author or the literary form of the work are not expected.
   (2) Reference books are to be mentioned.

4. Metres :-
   Shikharini, Vanshasth, Vasanttilka, Shardulvikridit
   Note : With Sanskrit definition and examples of Sanskrit verse.

5. Figures of Speech :-
   Utpreksha, Drashtant, Shlesh, Vyajstuti, Virodh.
   Note : Any type or sub-type of any figure of speech is not expected. Examples are to be given from the textbook. Sanskrit and Gujarati definitions of the figure of speech are expected.

6. Translation :-
   Selected easy and short sentences from prose and poetry are to be given in Gujarati to translate into Sanskrit.

7. Linguistics :-
   1. Four to five chapters are to be included in the textbook that clarify points related to linguistic speciality.
   2. Synonyms of ten to twelve words
   Note :- General brief introduction and reference of Sanskrit dictionaries is expected here.

8. Special usages :- (with reference to the textbook)
   1. Use of ØÍæ ÌÍæ in place of âÌè âŒÌ×è
   2. Synthesis of two sentences using relative past participle.
   3. Use of genitive case for showing disregard.
   4. Noun and forms.