Hindi Diwas Quiz
Instructions:
* Choose the best answer for each question.
* No outside resources are allowed.
* Good luck!
Questions:
1. When is Hindi Diwas celebrated?
a) 14th August
b) 15th August
c) 14th September
d) 15th September
2. Why is Hindi Diwas celebrated?
a) To commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
b) To recognize the contributions of Hindi to Indian literature and culture.
c) To celebrate the adoption of Hindi as the official language of India.
d) To promote the use of Hindi as a medium of instruction in schools.
3. Which of the following is NOT a famous Hindi poet?
a) Kabir
b) Tulsidas
c) Rabindranath Tagore
d) Mirza Ghalib
4. What is the name of the first Hindi newspaper published in India?
a) The Times of India
b) The Hindu
c) The Statesman
d) Udant Martand
5. Which Hindi author won the Nobel Prize in Literature?
a) Rabindranath Tagore
b) Premchand
c) Harivansh Rai Bachchan
d) Munshi Premchand
6. Which of the following is a prominent Hindi literary award?
a) Sahitya Akademi Award
b) Jnanpith Award
c) Booker Prize
d) Both a) and b)
7. What is the significance of the "Khari Boli" dialect in Hindi?
a) It is the most widely spoken dialect of Hindi.
b) It is the standard dialect of Hindi used in literature and education.
c) It is the dialect spoken in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
d) All of the above.
8. Which of the following words is NOT a Hindi word?
a) Karma
b) Yoga
c) Guru
d) Samurai
9. Which Hindi film director is known for his social and political themes?
a) Satyajit Ray
b) Mrinal Sen
c) Shyam Benegal
d) All of the above
10. How has Hindi evolved over time?
a) It has been influenced by Sanskrit, Persian, and English.
b) It has become more standardized and simplified.
c) It has adopted new words and phrases to reflect modern life.
d) All of the above.
Answer Key:
1. c) 14th September
2. c) To celebrate the adoption of Hindi as the official language of India.
3. c) Rabindranath Tagore
4. d) Udant Martand
5. a) Rabindranath Tagore
6. d) Both a) and b)
7. d) All of the above.
8. d) Samurai
9. d) All of the above
10. d) All of the above.
Bonus Question:
What is the name of the current President of India who is a native Hindi speaker?
Answer: Droupadi Murmu
Note: This is just a sample quiz. You can modify it to suit your needs and the specific level of your students. You can also add questions about the history of Hindi, its role in Indian society, or its cultural significance.