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What is the Hindi language based primarily on?
What is the Hindi language based primarily on?
Khariboli dialect of Delhi and neighbouring areas of North India
Which script is Hindi written in?
Which script is Hindi written in?
Devanagari script
In how many states is Hindi an official language?
In how many states is Hindi an official language?
Nine states
How many official languages does the Government of India have?
How many official languages does the Government of India have?
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What is Hindi considered in the Hindi Belt region?
What is Hindi considered in the Hindi Belt region?
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What is the linguistic status of Hindi in the Hindi Belt region?
What is the linguistic status of Hindi in the Hindi Belt region?
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What is the script used to write Hindi?
What is the script used to write Hindi?
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What are the official languages of the Government of India?
What are the official languages of the Government of India?
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What are the linguistic characteristics of Hindi in India?
What are the linguistic characteristics of Hindi in India?
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How is Hindi described in relation to the Hindustani language?
How is Hindi described in relation to the Hindustani language?
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Study Notes
Hindi Language
- Hindi is primarily based on the Khariboli dialect of Hindustani.
- Hindi is written in the Devanagari script.
- Hindi is an official language in 10 states of India.
- The Government of India recognizes 22 official languages.
- In the Hindi Belt region, Hindi is considered the lingua franca.
- Hindi is the dominant language in the Hindi Belt region.
- Hindi is written using the Devanagari script, a phonetic alphabet.
- The official languages of the Government of India are Hindi and English.
- Hindi in India is characterized by regional variations and dialects.
- Hindi is considered a standardized form of Hindustani, which is itself a Indo-Aryan language.
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Test your knowledge of the Hindi language with this quiz! From its origins to its regional influence, this quiz covers various aspects of Hindi, the Indo-Aryan language spoken in North India and serving as the lingua franca of the Hindi Belt region.