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Which historical linguistic stage is considered a direct precursor to the development of Hindi?
Which historical linguistic stage is considered a direct precursor to the development of Hindi?
- Apabhramsa (correct)
- Classical Sanskrit
- Vedic Sanskrit
- Pali
Which of the following is NOT a state within the 'Hindi Belt' of India, where Hindi is widely spoken?
Which of the following is NOT a state within the 'Hindi Belt' of India, where Hindi is widely spoken?
- Rajasthan
- Bihar
- Haryana
- Gujarat (correct)
According to the Indian Constitution, what is the official script for Hindi?
According to the Indian Constitution, what is the official script for Hindi?
- Devanagari (correct)
- ব্রাহ্মী
- Bengali
- Persian
Which linguistic feature is characteristic of Indo-Aryan languages like Hindi?
Which linguistic feature is characteristic of Indo-Aryan languages like Hindi?
In Hindi grammar, how do adjectives typically agree with the nouns they modify?
In Hindi grammar, how do adjectives typically agree with the nouns they modify?
What term is used to describe Sanskrit words that are used in Hindi without any modification?
What term is used to describe Sanskrit words that are used in Hindi without any modification?
Which characteristic defines Devanagari as an abugida writing system?
Which characteristic defines Devanagari as an abugida writing system?
Which of the following dialects is considered the basis for modern standard Hindi?
Which of the following dialects is considered the basis for modern standard Hindi?
What is the primary distinction between Hindi and Urdu at the formal level?
What is the primary distinction between Hindi and Urdu at the formal level?
What role has the Indian film industry (Bollywood) played in the context of Hindi language?
What role has the Indian film industry (Bollywood) played in the context of Hindi language?
Flashcards
What is Hindi?
What is Hindi?
An Indo-Aryan language spoken chiefly in India and one of the official languages of the Government of India.
What is Sanskrit?
What is Sanskrit?
The ancient Indo-Aryan language from which Hindi's roots can be traced.
What is Devanagari?
What is Devanagari?
The script in which Hindi is written; an abugida where consonants have an inherent vowel.
What are Tatsam words?
What are Tatsam words?
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What are Tadbhav words?
What are Tadbhav words?
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What are Deshaj words?
What are Deshaj words?
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What are Videshaj words?
What are Videshaj words?
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What is Khari Boli?
What is Khari Boli?
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What is the relationship between Hindi and Urdu?
What is the relationship between Hindi and Urdu?
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What is Bollywood?
What is Bollywood?
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Explore Hindi's origins, grammar, and cultural impact. Test your knowledge of its historical roots, linguistic features, and relationship with Sanskrit and Urdu. Learn about the Devanagari script and Hindi's role in Bollywood.
