Skip to main content
Super TutorResources
Chapter 7 of 21
Syllabus

Indian Languages and Literature-II — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Indian Culture and Heritage

What Indian Languages and Literature-II covers in NIOS Class 10 Indian Culture and Heritage: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

63 questions42 flashcards5 concepts

Interactive on Super Tutor

Studying Indian Languages and Literature-II? Get the full interactive chapter.

Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan — built for syllabus and more.

Try Super Tutor — Free

Free trial, no card needed.

4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Indian Culture and Heritage · 2026-27

Topics in Indian Languages and Literature-II

1

1. Growth of Northern Indian Languages

  • The old Apabhramsha stage developed into newer spoken and written forms in different regions.
  • All present northern Indian scripts, except Urdu script, originated from old Brahmi.
  • Over 200 languages or dialects are spoken in India, and 22 have found a place in the Constitution.
2

2. Urdu and Persian Literature

  • Urdu emerged as an independent language towards the end of the 4th century AD.
  • Urdu was born from the interaction of Hindi and Persian.
  • After the conquest of Delhi in 1192, Turkish people settled in the region and Urdu developed from contact between settlers, soldiers, and common people.
3

3. Hindi Literature and the Bhakti Movement

  • The Bhakti movement gave a strong devotional character to Hindi literature.
  • Poets used regional languages to express devotion to Rama, Krishna, and a formless God.
  • Kabir was a Bhakti poet who believed in a formless God and rejected institutionalised religion.
4

4. Bengali, Assamese, and Oriya Literature

  • Bengali literature grew strongly after the rise of the Bhakti movement and the hymns connected with Chaitanya.
  • Mangal Kavyas became popular and worshipped local deities like Chandi.
  • William Carey wrote a grammar of Bengali, published an English-Bengali dictionary, and wrote books of dialogues and stories.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Development of modern Indian languages and literature in India

Northern Indian languagesPersian and UrduHindi literatureBengali, Assamese and Oriya literaturePunjabi and Rajasthani literatureGujarati literatureSindhi literatureMarathi literature

Work through every topic in Indian Languages and Literature-II with notes and quizzes

Start This Chapter

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Indian Languages and Literature-II for NIOS Class 10 Indian Culture and Heritage?
Key topics in Indian Languages and Literature-II include Growth of Northern Indian Languages, Urdu and Persian Literature, Hindi Literature and the Bhakti Movement, Bengali, Assamese, and Oriya Literature. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Indian Languages and Literature-II for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 63 practice questions on Indian Languages and Literature-II. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

More resources for Indian Languages and Literature-II

All NIOS Class 10 Indian Culture and Heritage Syllabus

For serious students

Get the full Indian Languages and Literature-II chapter — start free.

Quizzes, flashcards, an AI doubt solver and a study plan for NIOS Class 10 Indian Culture and Heritage. Free to start, no card needed.

Try Super Tutor Free
Try this chapter free