Gurmukhi Script
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.
Questions
When was the Gurmukhi script developed?
- 15th century
- 16th century
- 17th century
- 18th century
What is the origin of the name 'Gurmukhi'?
- From the words 'guru' and 'mukhi'
- From the words 'gur' and 'mukhi'
- From the words 'guru' and 'mukha'
- From the words 'gur' and 'mukha'
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Gurmukhi script?
- It is an abugida
- It has 35 consonants
- It has 10 vowels
- It is written from left to right
What is the most common vowel in the Gurmukhi script?
- ਪ
- ਫ
- ਬ
- ਭ
Which of the following is NOT a nasal consonant in the Gurmukhi script?
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- ਲ
- ਲ਼
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What is the Gurmukhi equivalent of the English letter 'p'?
- ਮ
- ਯ
- ਰ
-
Which of the following is NOT a vowel modifier in the Gurmukhi script?
- ̆
- ̇
- ̈
- ̉
What is the Gurmukhi equivalent of the English word 'house'?
- ੈਮਲ੍
- ੈਮਲ਼੍
- ੈਮ੍
- ੈਮਵ੍
Which of the following is NOT a punctuation mark in the Gurmukhi script?
- ,
- .
- ;
- ?
What is the Gurmukhi equivalent of the English number '1'?
- ০
- ১
- ২
- ৩
Which of the following is NOT a Sikh religious text written in the Gurmukhi script?
- Guru Granth Sahib
- Dasam Granth
- Bhagavad Gita
- Adi Granth
What is the Gurmukhi equivalent of the English word 'computer'?
- ੈਯਵਰਲ਼੍ਮ
- ੈਯਵਰ੍ਮ
- ੈਯਵਰਵ੍ਮ
- ੈਯਵਰਸ਼੍ਮ
Which of the following is NOT a state in India where the Gurmukhi script is used?
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh
What is the Gurmukhi equivalent of the English word 'love'?
- ੈਮਲ਼੍
- ੈਮ੍
- ੈਮਵ੍
- ੈਮਸ਼੍
Which of the following is NOT a vowel in the Gurmukhi script?
- ਪ
- ਫ
- ਬ
- ਭ