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Kashmiri Writing Systems

This quiz tests knowledge about the writing systems used for Kashmiri language, including the historical Sharada script, the official Perso-Arabic script, and modern developments in Unicode and digital support.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the origin of the Kashmiri script?

  1. It is derived from the Brahmi script.
  2. It is derived from the Kharoshthi script.
  3. It is derived from the Sogdian script.
  4. It is an independent script with no known origin.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the Kashmiri script first used?

  1. 8th century BCE
  2. 3rd century BCE
  3. 1st century CE
  4. 6th century CE
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the writing direction of the Kashmiri script?

  1. Left to right
  2. Right to left
  3. Top to bottom
  4. Bottom to top
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many consonants are there in the Kashmiri script?

  1. 36
  2. 39
  3. 42
  4. 45
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many vowels are there in the Kashmiri script?

  1. 8
  2. 10
  3. 12
  4. 14
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the unique feature of the Kashmiri script?

  1. It has a separate script for numerals.
  2. It has a unique way of representing conjunct consonants.
  3. It has a special symbol for the visarga sound.
  4. It has a unique way of representing the retroflex sounds.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which language is primarily written in the Kashmiri script?

  1. Kashmiri
  2. Dogri
  3. Pahari
  4. Balti
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the status of the Kashmiri script today?

  1. It is an official script of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
  2. It is a recognized script in the Indian constitution.
  3. It is taught in schools in the Kashmir region.
  4. All of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the challenges facing the Kashmiri script today?

  1. Lack of digital fonts and software support.
  2. Decline in the use of the script among younger generations.
  3. Lack of government support for the promotion of the script.
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What efforts are being made to preserve and promote the Kashmiri script?

  1. Development of digital fonts and software.
  2. Inclusion of the script in school curricula.
  3. Digitization of Kashmiri manuscripts.
  4. All of the above
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