Hindi Language Overview Quiz
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किस भाषा को हिंदी की नींव बताया गया है?

  • उर्दू
  • संस्कृत (correct)
  • अंग्रेज़ी
  • फारसी
  • किस लेखक ने अपनी कविताएँ केवल हिंदी में लिखी थीं?

  • कबीर दास (correct)
  • शेख सादी
  • प्रेमचंद
  • मीर्जा गालिब
  • कौन सा पुराण हिंदी साहित्य के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है?

  • पंचतंत्र
  • काठा सारित सागर
  • महाभारत
  • रामायण (correct)
  • किस शहर के लेखकों ने हिंदी साहित्य और संस्कृति को समृद्ध किया?

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    किस ग्रंथों का संस्कृत हिंदी साहित्य पर प्रभाव पड़ा?

    <p>उपनिषद्</p> Signup and view all the answers

    किस कला के संकेत में हिंदी की महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका है?

    <p>संगीत</p> Signup and view all the answers

    हिंदी के वर्तमान लिखित रूप की मूल आधार क्या है?

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    किस युग में हिंदी का मूल रूप संस्कृत से उत्पन्न हुआ था?

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    हिंदी के कितने मुख्य भाषा समूह हैं?

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    हिंदुस्तानी किसका विभिन्न रूप हो सकता है?

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    हिंदी का मुख्य प्रकार कहाँ विकसित हुआ?

    <p>दिल्ली</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'हिन्दी' का मौसम काल और 'हर्ष' के समय के महत्व का कोनसा संकेत हो सकता है?

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    Study Notes

    Hindi Language Overview

    Introduction to Hindi

    Hindi is one of India's major languages, with over 500 million speakers worldwide. It originated from Sanskrit during the period of Kushans around the beginning of the Common Era before it was adopted by Chandra Gupta II of Magadha Empire around AD 380. The current form of spoken Hindi developed in Delhi between the 9th and 12th centuries under Imperial rule. Today, standard written Hindi is based on formal Khari Boli, which emerged in the 16th century after the arrival of Mughals in North India. This version has been influenced linguistically by Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic, Turkish, and Urdu, among others.

    Speakers and Dialects

    The majority of Hindi speakers reside in northern and central India where four main dialect groups exist: Eastern Hindi, Western Hindi, Central Hindi (including Braj), and Northern Hindi. Each group features distinctive vocabulary and pronunciations. While there isn't universal agreement, many consider Hindustani as another variety of Hindi because it includes elements of both Hindi and Urdu. However, some may view it as a separate entity due to distinct grammatical rules and spelling conventions used across regions.

    Application and Usage

    Hindi serves various purposes beyond communication. In terms of literature, it has contributed significantly to Indian poetry since its emergence. For instance, Amir Khusro, widely considered to have invented Hindustani music, wrote his works exclusively in the language. As a medium for instruction and education, Hindi plays a crucial role in universities throughout the country, including those specializing in creative arts like filmmaking and journalism.

    Literature and Culture

    Brahma Samhita, Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Upanishads, Vedas, Puranas, and other Hindu scriptures were originally composed in Sanskrit, the base of Hindi. These texts later inspired multiple literary collections in Hindi, such as Katha Sarit Sagar, Hitopadeshi, Panchatantra, and Rajatarangini. Furthermore, renowned poets like Guru Nanak Dev ji, Kabir Das, Mirza Ghalib, Surdas Ji, Tulsidas, Valmiki, and Baldev ji all penned their verses in this tongue. Their works, along with numerous novels authored by eminent writers like Premchand, Vijaydan Detha, Munshi Premchand, Dinkar, Jaishankar Prasad, Shiv Kumar Batalvi, and Harivansh Rai Bachchan, greatly enriched Hindi literature and culture.

    In summary, Hindi is a vibrant language with roots tracing back thousands of years. Its usage extends beyond casual conversation into various aspects of life—from artistic expression through literature and music to practical applications within academic institutions.

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