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Oriya Script

This quiz covers the structure, history, and characteristics of the Oriya (Odia) script, the writing system for the Odia language used in Odisha, India. Topics include vowels, consonants, ligatures, diacritics, and numerals.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When did the Oriya script originate?

  1. 10th century CE
  2. 12th century CE
  3. 14th century CE
  4. 16th century CE
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary language written in the Oriya script?

  1. Oriya
  2. Hindi
  3. Bengali
  4. Telugu
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of these is a characteristic feature of the Oriya script?

  1. Curved lines
  2. Straight lines
  3. Circular shapes
  4. Triangular shapes
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many vowels are there in the Oriya script?

  1. 10
  2. 12
  3. 14
  4. 16
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many consonants are there in the Oriya script?

  1. 28
  2. 30
  3. 32
  4. 34
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for the Oriya script's unique conjuncts?

  1. Ligatures
  2. Clusters
  3. Glyphs
  4. Diacritics
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for the Oriya script's unique vowel modifiers?

  1. Diacritics
  2. Modifiers
  3. Accents
  4. Marks
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Oriya diacritic is used to nasalize a vowel?

  1. ଋ
  2. ଌ
  3. ଍
  4. ଎
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Oriya diacritic is used to aspirate a consonant?

  1. ଌ
  2. ଍
  3. ଎
  4. ଏ
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for the Oriya script's unique numerals?

  1. Numerals
  2. Digits
  3. Numbers
  4. Symbols
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Oriya numeral is represented by the symbol '୧'?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
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