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871
According to the etymology, the term 'Urdu' derives from which word meaning language?
A. Zaban
B. Bhasha
C. Lughat
D. Boli
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The term 'Urdu' derives etymologically from bāshā (language), Persian, and Arabic influence[cite: 5463].
872
What did the Urdu language and its Persian-Arabic script symbolize?
A. Hindu heritage
B. Muslim culture, power, and glory
C. British dominance
D. Secularism
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Urdu language and its Persian-Arabic script symbolized Muslim culture, power, and glory[cite: 5463].
873
Which novel was written in 1809 in Hindi where Arabic/Persian words were replaced by Sanskrit?
A. Godan
B. Prem Sagar
C. Umrao Jaan
D. Chandrakanta
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In 1809 a Hindu wrote a novel in that very Hindi with the title 'Prem Sagar'... soon that language went into oblivion[cite: 5387].
874
I want to learn . . . . . . . . Arabic language.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article
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Languages are generally not preceded by an article, but when 'language' is included, 'the' is used.
875
Tipu Sultan's library was famous for its collection of:
A. European paintings
B. Manuscripts on Islam, science, and history
C. Hindu sculptures
D. Portuguese maps
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Tipu possessed a magnificent library of over 2,000 volumes in Arabic, Persian, and Urdu, covering theology, Sufism, history, and military science. Many were shipped to England after his death.
876
Who advocated the 'Orientalist' view in the education controversy of 1835?
A. H.T. Prinsep
B. T.B. Macaulay
C. William Bentinck
D. Alexander Duff
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H.T. Prinsep led the Orientalist faction, arguing for the promotion of traditional Indian learning (Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian), while Macaulay led the Anglicists who favored English education.
877
Who is considered the 'Father of Qawwali' in India?
A. Moinuddin Chishti
B. Nizamuddin Auliya
C. Amir Khusrau
D. Baba Farid
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Amir Khusrau is credited with fusing Persian, Arabic, and Indian musical traditions to create Qawwali.
878
Which department was established by Akbar to translate Sanskrit texts into Persian?
A. Diwan-i-Insha
B. Maktab Khana
C. Dar-ul-Shifa
D. Ibadat Khana
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Akbar established the Maktab Khana (Translation Bureau) to translate important Sanskrit, Arabic, and Greek texts into Persian to promote understanding.
879
What does the term 'Mamluk' signify?
A. King
B. Warrior
C. Owned (Slave)
D. Scholar
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The term 'Mamluk' is Arabic for 'owned'. It refers to powerful military slaves who served Muslim caliphs and sultans and eventually established their own dynasties.
880
Mahmud issued silver coins with legends in which two languages?
A. Arabic and Persian
B. Persian and Turkish
C. Arabic and Sanskrit
D. Sanskrit and Pali
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Mahmud issued silver Dirhams with the Islamic Kalima in Arabic on one side and its translation in Sanskrit (Devanagari script) on the other.
