5 Questions
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Hindi Belt = Region encompassing parts of northern, central, eastern, and western India where Hindi serves as the lingua franca Khariboli dialect = Basis for the Hindustani language, upon which Standard Hindi is based Devanagari script = Script in which Hindi is written Bazaar Hindustani = Simplified or pidginised variety of Hindi spoken in certain parts of India
Match the following Indian languages with their official status:
Hindi = Official language in nine states and three union territories Awadhi = Not the Standard Hindi language, spoken in certain regions outside of India Bhojpuri = Not the Standard Hindi language, spoken in certain regions outside of India Fiji Hindi = Has official status in Fiji
Match the following countries/regions with the variety of Hindi spoken there:
India = Standard Hindi and various regional dialects Fiji = Fiji Hindi with official status Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana = Caribbean Hindustani spoken North India = Standard Hindi and its variations as the lingua franca
Match the following languages with their relationship to Standard Hindi:
Hindi = Standardised and Sanskritised register of the Hindustani language Bhojpuri = Descends from other nearby languages, not the Standard Hindi language Caribbean Hindustani = Does not refer to the Standard Hindi language, spoken in specific regions outside of India Fiji Hindi = Officially recognized as "Hindi" but does not refer to the Standard Hindi language
Match the following terms with their association to Hindi:
Lingua franca = Role of Hindi in the Hindi Belt region Sanskritised = Description of the register of Standard Hindi Scheduled languages = Hindi's status as one of the 22 scheduled languages of the Republic of India Pidginised variety = Simplified variety of Hindi spoken in certain parts of India
Study Notes
Matching Terms and Descriptions
- Four types of matches are given: Indian languages with their official status, countries/regions with Hindi varieties, languages with their relationship to Standard Hindi, and terms with their association to Hindi.
Indian Languages and Official Status
- Multiple Indian languages have official status, but specific languages are not mentioned.
Hindi Varieties by Region
- Different regions/countries have their own varieties of Hindi spoken.
Languages and Standard Hindi
- Several languages have a relationship with Standard Hindi, but specific languages are not mentioned.
Hindi-Related Terms
- Various terms are associated with Hindi, but specific terms are not mentioned.
Test your knowledge of the Hindi language with this quiz! Explore the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural aspects of Hindi, the Indo-Aryan language spoken in North India. See how much you know about this widely spoken language in the Hindi Belt region.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
