Gurmukhi Script

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the Gurmukhi script, which is used to write the Punjabi language. The questions cover various aspects of the script, including its history, structure, and usage.
Number of Questions: 15
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When was the Gurmukhi script developed?

  1. 15th century

  2. 16th century

  3. 17th century

  4. 18th century


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Gurmukhi script was developed in the 16th century by Guru Angad Dev, the second Sikh guru.

What is the origin of the name 'Gurmukhi'?

  1. From the words 'guru' and 'mukhi'

  2. From the words 'gur' and 'mukhi'

  3. From the words 'guru' and 'mukha'

  4. From the words 'gur' and 'mukha'


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The name 'Gurmukhi' is derived from the words 'guru' (teacher) and 'mukhi' (mouth), meaning 'from the mouth of the guru'.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Gurmukhi script?

  1. It is an abugida

  2. It has 35 consonants

  3. It has 10 vowels

  4. It is written from left to right


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gurmukhi script is written from right to left, not from left to right.

What is the most common vowel in the Gurmukhi script?


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The most common vowel in the Gurmukhi script is ਫ (a).

Which of the following is NOT a nasal consonant in the Gurmukhi script?


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

਴ is not a nasal consonant in the Gurmukhi script.

What is the Gurmukhi equivalent of the English letter 'p'?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gurmukhi equivalent of the English letter 'p' is ਮ.

Which of the following is NOT a vowel modifier in the Gurmukhi script?

  1. ̆

  2. ̇

  3. ̈

  4. ̉


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

̉ is not a vowel modifier in the Gurmukhi script.

What is the Gurmukhi equivalent of the English word 'house'?

  1. ੈ੎ਮਲ੍

  2. ੈ੎ਮਲ਼੍

  3. ੈ੎ਮ਴੍

  4. ੈ੎ਮਵ੍


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gurmukhi equivalent of the English word 'house' is ੈ੎ਮਲ੍.

Which of the following is NOT a punctuation mark in the Gurmukhi script?

  1. ,

  2. .

  3. ;

  4. ?


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

? is not a punctuation mark in the Gurmukhi script.

What is the Gurmukhi equivalent of the English number '1'?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gurmukhi equivalent of the English number '1' is ০.

Which of the following is NOT a Sikh religious text written in the Gurmukhi script?

  1. Guru Granth Sahib

  2. Dasam Granth

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Adi Granth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is not a Sikh religious text.

What is the Gurmukhi equivalent of the English word 'computer'?

  1. ੈ੎ਯਵ੆ਰਲ਼੍ਮ

  2. ੈ੎ਯਵ੆ਰ਴੍ਮ

  3. ੈ੎ਯਵ੆ਰਵ੍ਮ

  4. ੈ੎ਯਵ੆ਰਸ਼੍ਮ


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gurmukhi equivalent of the English word 'computer' is ੈ੎ਯਵ੆ਰਲ਼੍ਮ.

Which of the following is NOT a state in India where the Gurmukhi script is used?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gurmukhi script is not used in Uttar Pradesh.

What is the Gurmukhi equivalent of the English word 'love'?

  1. ੈ੎ਮਲ਼੍

  2. ੈ੎ਮ਴੍

  3. ੈ੎ਮਵ੍

  4. ੈ੎ਮਸ਼੍


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gurmukhi equivalent of the English word 'love' is ੈ੎ਮਲ਼੍.

Which of the following is NOT a vowel in the Gurmukhi script?


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ਭ is not a vowel in the Gurmukhi script.

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