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Which language is recognised as the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan?
Which language is recognised as the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan?
- Sanskrit
- Persian
- Urdu (correct)
- Hindi
In which country is Urdu a registered regional dialect?
In which country is Urdu a registered regional dialect?
- Afghanistan
- India
- Bangladesh
- Nepal (correct)
Which language shares a common vocabulary base, phonology, syntax, and grammar with Urdu?
Which language shares a common vocabulary base, phonology, syntax, and grammar with Urdu?
- Prakrit
- Sanskrit
- Persian
- Hindi (correct)
Which language draws literary, political, and technical vocabulary from Persian?
Which language draws literary, political, and technical vocabulary from Persian?
Which language became an official language of the British East India Company in 1837, replacing Persian across northern India?
Which language became an official language of the British East India Company in 1837, replacing Persian across northern India?
Flashcards
Pakistan's national language
Pakistan's national language
Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan.
Urdu's regional status
Urdu's regional status
Urdu is a registered regional dialect in Nepal.
Urdu's close relative?
Urdu's close relative?
Urdu shares common linguistic elements with Hindi.
Urdu's vocabulary influences
Urdu's vocabulary influences
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Urdu's historical role in India
Urdu's historical role in India
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