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During which period in the history of Bengali language did Assamese branch out?
During which period in the history of Bengali language did Assamese branch out?
- Old Bangla (650/900-1200) (correct)
- Middle Bangla (1351–1800)
- Modern Bangla (1801-Till)
- None of the above
Which classic text is credited to Krittivas in the Middle Bangla period?
Which classic text is credited to Krittivas in the Middle Bangla period?
- Devi Chaudhurani
- Srikrishnavijaya (correct)
- Shesher Kobita
- None of the above
What major influence is noted during the Middle Bangla period in terms of language development?
What major influence is noted during the Middle Bangla period in terms of language development?
- English influence
- Greek influence
- Persian influence (correct)
- None of the above
Which group of people contributed 'Deshi Words' to the development of the Bangla language?
Which group of people contributed 'Deshi Words' to the development of the Bangla language?
In Modern Bangla, what change occurred in the pronouns from the previous period?
In Modern Bangla, what change occurred in the pronouns from the previous period?
Which period saw the emergence of pronouns like Ami and tumi in Bengali texts?
Which period saw the emergence of pronouns like Ami and tumi in Bengali texts?
What region is known as the native area for the Bangla language?
What region is known as the native area for the Bangla language?
When did Bangla emerge as a new Indo-Aryan language?
When did Bangla emerge as a new Indo-Aryan language?
What is the official language of West Bengal, Tripura, and Assam?
What is the official language of West Bengal, Tripura, and Assam?
How many total speakers does Bengali have?
How many total speakers does Bengali have?
Before the 14th century, was there a linguistic difference between Bangla and Assamese?
Before the 14th century, was there a linguistic difference between Bangla and Assamese?
'Magadhi Apabhramsh' and 'Abahattha' are stages of which language that contributed to the emergence of Bangla?
'Magadhi Apabhramsh' and 'Abahattha' are stages of which language that contributed to the emergence of Bangla?
Who is known for composing the book 'The Origin and Development of the Bengali Language'?
Who is known for composing the book 'The Origin and Development of the Bengali Language'?
Which person published the dictionary 'Bangla Bhasar Abhidhan' with 75,000 words initially?
Which person published the dictionary 'Bangla Bhasar Abhidhan' with 75,000 words initially?
Who authored 'A Grammar of the Bengal Languages', the first grammar book of the Bengali language?
Who authored 'A Grammar of the Bengal Languages', the first grammar book of the Bengali language?
Which individual demonstrated the percentage breakdown of different types of words in Bangla?
Which individual demonstrated the percentage breakdown of different types of words in Bangla?
Which individual is known for their contributions in developing the Bangla language alongside Suniti Kumar Chatterji and Jnanendra Mohan Das?
Which individual is known for their contributions in developing the Bangla language alongside Suniti Kumar Chatterji and Jnanendra Mohan Das?
Which person has authored many books on Bangla language, alongside being an educationist and linguist?
Which person has authored many books on Bangla language, alongside being an educationist and linguist?
