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Pakistani, Urdu Trivia Quiz

Urdu is a national language of Pakistan, Beside this, there are several languages spoken in different regions of Pakistan

A multiple-choice quiz by Last_Argument. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Author
Last_Argument

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
280,474

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Urdu" is what type of word? Hint

Arabic word

Turkic word

Punjabi word

Greek word

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the meaning of word "Urdu"? Hint

Army or Camp

Police

Fort

Shelter

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many letters are there in Urdu Language? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. How is Urdu written? Hint

right to left

up to downward

left to right

down to upward

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Question 5 of 10

5. Standard Urdu is written in what type of calligraphy? Hint

Verdana

Nask

Nastaliq

Qamar

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Question 6 of 10

6. Masters of Urdu calligraphy are known as what? Hint

Shair

Adeeb

Musanuf

Katib/Khush Navees

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Question 7 of 10

7. How do you say "English literature" in Urdu? Hint

Angraizi

Adab

Hisaab

Angraizi Adab

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Question 8 of 10

8. How do you say "traditional story" in Urdu? Hint

Afsaana

Dastaan

Nazm

Ghazal

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Question 9 of 10

9. How would you say 'How are you' to an elder person? Hint

Mein theek hun

Tum Kaisey ho?

Aap kaisey hein?

Tu kaisa hei?

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Question 10 of 10

10. How do you "Congrats" someone in Urdu? Hint

Shukeriya

Mubarak ho

Mauf Kijye

Khush Amdeed

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Urdu" is what type of word?

Answer: Turkic word

The word 'Urdu' is derived from Turkic word that means 'camp' or 'army'. This language developed under the influence of the Muslim Empires that ruled South Asia from the early thirteenth century. Their rule finished when British government gained control of this region.

2. What is the meaning of word "Urdu"?

Answer: Army or Camp

Soldiers from different regions lived together. As they spoke their own native languages, they developed a new language called 'Urdu' hence Urdu means several abridged languages.

3. How many letters are there in Urdu Language?

Answer: 37

There are 37 letters in the Urdu language.

4. How is Urdu written?

Answer: right to left

Urdu is written from right to left like Arabic and Persian.

5. Standard Urdu is written in what type of calligraphy?

Answer: Nastaliq

Standard Urdu is written in Nastaliq Calligraphy while other calligraphic styles are also sometimes used.

6. Masters of Urdu calligraphy are known as what?

Answer: Katib/Khush Navees

'Katib' are the masters of Urdu calligraphy. They can write in different calligraphic styles.

7. How do you say "English literature" in Urdu?

Answer: Angraizi Adab

'Angraizi' means "English" and 'Adab' means "Literature" while 'Hisaab' means "Mathematics".

8. How do you say "traditional story" in Urdu?

Answer: Dastaan

'Dastaan' is a "traditional story" having many characters and 'Afsaana' is a form of short story while 'Nazm' & 'Ghazals' are forms of poetry.

9. How would you say 'How are you' to an elder person?

Answer: Aap kaisey hein?

Urdu is a language of beauty, respect and politeness. You have to be more polite while talking to elders. 'Aap' is a formal word and is used when you want to give more respect to others while 'Tum' & 'Tu' are informal words.

10. How do you "Congrats" someone in Urdu?

Answer: Mubarak ho

In Urdu, 'Mubarak' is a word used to "congrats" someone while 'Shukeriya' is a word for "Thanks", 'Mauf Kijye' is for "Sorry" and 'Khush Amdeed' is for "Welcome".

Source: Author Last_Argument

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