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Dogri Script

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the Dogri Script, an ancient Indian script used to write the Dogri language.
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What is the origin of the Dogri Script?

  1. It is derived from the Brahmi script.

  2. It is derived from the Kharoshthi script.

  3. It is derived from the Gupta script.

  4. It is an independent script with no known origin.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dogri Script is derived from the Brahmi script, which is one of the earliest known writing systems in India.

When was the Dogri Script first used?

  1. It was first used in the 1st century BCE.

  2. It was first used in the 5th century CE.

  3. It was first used in the 10th century CE.

  4. It was first used in the 15th century CE.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Dogri Script was first used in the 10th century CE, as evidenced by inscriptions found in the Jammu region.

What is the writing direction of the Dogri Script?

  1. It is written from left to right.

  2. It is written from right to left.

  3. It is written in boustrophedon style.

  4. It is written in a spiral pattern.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dogri Script is written from left to right, similar to most other modern Indian scripts.

How many vowels are there in the Dogri Script?

  1. There are 10 vowels.

  2. There are 12 vowels.

  3. There are 14 vowels.

  4. There are 16 vowels.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Dogri Script has 12 vowels, which are represented by different symbols.

How many consonants are there in the Dogri Script?

  1. There are 28 consonants.

  2. There are 30 consonants.

  3. There are 32 consonants.

  4. There are 34 consonants.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Dogri Script has 32 consonants, which are represented by different symbols.

What is the unique feature of the Dogri Script?

  1. It has a unique symbol for the nasalization of vowels.

  2. It has a unique symbol for the retroflexion of consonants.

  3. It has a unique symbol for the aspiration of consonants.

  4. It has a unique symbol for the gemination of consonants.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dogri Script has a unique symbol, called the 'anusvara', which is used to nasalize vowels.

Which language is primarily written using the Dogri Script?

  1. Dogri

  2. Hindi

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Punjabi

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dogri Script is primarily used to write the Dogri language, which is spoken in the Jammu region of India.

What is the current status of the Dogri Script?

  1. It is a widely used script in India.

  2. It is a recognized script in India.

  3. It is an endangered script.

  4. It is a dead script.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Dogri Script is currently considered an endangered script due to the declining use of the Dogri language.

What efforts are being made to preserve the Dogri Script?

  1. There are initiatives to promote the use of the Dogri language and script in education.

  2. There are efforts to digitize Dogri manuscripts and inscriptions.

  3. There are workshops and seminars being held to raise awareness about the Dogri Script.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are various efforts being made to preserve the Dogri Script, including promoting its use in education, digitizing Dogri manuscripts and inscriptions, and raising awareness about the script.

What is the significance of the Dogri Script in Indian history and culture?

  1. It is a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of the Dogri people.

  2. It is a valuable source of information about the history and culture of the Dogri region.

  3. It is a testament to the diversity of writing systems in India.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dogri Script holds significance in Indian history and culture as it represents the heritage, history, and diversity of the Dogri region and India as a whole.

Which ancient Indian kingdom used the Dogri Script?

  1. The Kingdom of Jammu

  2. The Kingdom of Kashmir

  3. The Kingdom of Punjab

  4. The Kingdom of Himachal Pradesh

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dogri Script was primarily used in the Kingdom of Jammu, which existed in the Jammu region of India.

What is the name of the Dogri Script's unique symbol for the nasalization of vowels?

  1. Anusvara

  2. Nukta

  3. Chandrabindu

  4. Visarga

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dogri Script's unique symbol for the nasalization of vowels is called the 'anusvara'.

Which modern Indian language is closely related to Dogri and shares a similar script?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Kashmiri

  4. Sanskrit

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Punjabi is closely related to Dogri and shares a similar script, known as the Gurmukhi script.

What is the approximate number of speakers of the Dogri language?

  1. 1 million

  2. 2 million

  3. 3 million

  4. 4 million

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The approximate number of speakers of the Dogri language is around 2 million.

Which Indian state is primarily associated with the Dogri language and script?

  1. Jammu and Kashmir

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Punjab

  4. Uttarakhand

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dogri language and script are primarily associated with the Jammu region of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

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