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Which script is Hindi commonly written in?
Which script is Hindi commonly written in?
- Devanagari (correct)
- Cyrillic
- Latin
- Arabic
What is the official status of Hindi in India?
What is the official status of Hindi in India?
- The only official language
- Not an official language
- Official in specific regions only
- One of the two official languages (correct)
What is the primary basis for the Hindi language?
What is the primary basis for the Hindi language?
- Punjabi
- Khariboli dialect of Delhi (correct)
- Sanskrit
- Urdu
Where is Hindi the lingua franca?
Where is Hindi the lingua franca?
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How many states in India have Hindi as an official language?
How many states in India have Hindi as an official language?
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Study Notes
Hindi Script and Language Status
- Hindi is commonly written in the Devanagari script, which is also used for several other Indian languages.
- In India, Hindi holds the official status as one of the two official languages of the central government, alongside English.
Linguistic Basis and Significance
- The primary basis for the Hindi language is derived from the Indo-Aryan group of languages, specifically the dialects of North India.
- Hindi serves as a lingua franca in many parts of India, facilitating communication among speakers of different native languages.
Official Recognition
- A total of 11 states in India recognize Hindi as an official language, reflecting its widespread use throughout the country.
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