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Which script is Hindi commonly written in?
Which script is Hindi commonly written in?
- Latin script
- Cyrillic script
- Devanagari script (correct)
- Arabic script
What is the primary basis for the Hindustani language?
What is the primary basis for the Hindustani language?
- Khariboli dialect of Delhi (correct)
- Bengali dialect
- Punjabi dialect
- Gujarati dialect
Which region does Hindi serve as the lingua franca for?
Which region does Hindi serve as the lingua franca for?
- Western India
- Southern India
- Hindi Belt region (correct)
- Eastern India
How many states in India have Hindi as an official language?
How many states in India have Hindi as an official language?
What is the status of Hindi in the Republic of India?
What is the status of Hindi in the Republic of India?
Flashcards
What script is Hindi written in?
What script is Hindi written in?
A writing system used to write the Hindi language, known for its distinctive characters and flow.
What is the base of Hindustani language?
What is the base of Hindustani language?
The dialect of Delhi is the foundation for Hindi. It's like the main ingredient that gave birth to modern Hindi.
Where is Hindi the common language?
Where is Hindi the common language?
A geographical area in India where Hindi is used as the common language for communication. It's like a shared language for this region.
How many states have Hindi as an official language?
How many states have Hindi as an official language?
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What is Hindi's status in India?
What is Hindi's status in India?
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Study Notes
Hindi Language
- Hindi is commonly written in the Devanagari script.
Hindustani Language
- The primary basis for the Hindustani language is Persian, Arabic, and Turkish loanwords, with a primarily Indo-Aryan grammatical structure.
Hindi as a Lingua Franca
- Hindi serves as the lingua franca for the Hindi Belt region.
Official Language Status
- Hindi is an official language in 9 states in India.
National Language Status
- Hindi has the status of an official language in the Republic of India.
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