Which Hindi Scholar gave the name Khadi dialect as Kauravi?

Prof. Mathura Prasad Aggarwal
Pt. Rahul Sankrityayan
Dr. Griyasen
Pt. Shivram Shastri

The correct answer is: A. Prof. Mathura Prasad Aggarwal.

Prof. Mathura Prasad Aggarwal was a Hindi scholar who gave the name Khadi dialect as Kauravi. He was born in 1886 in the village of Aggarwal, in the district of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. He studied at the University of Allahabad, where he received a master’s degree in Hindi literature. He then went on to study at the University of Oxford, where he received a doctorate in Hindi literature.

After completing his studies, Prof. Aggarwal returned to India and began teaching at the University of Allahabad. He also served as the director of the Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, a literary organization that promotes the study and development of the Hindi language.

Prof. Aggarwal was a prolific writer and scholar. He wrote extensively on the history, literature, and culture of the Hindi language. He also translated several works from other languages into Hindi.

Prof. Aggarwal was a pioneer in the field of Hindi linguistics. He was the first scholar to systematically study the Khadi dialect of Hindi. He also coined the term “Kauravi” to refer to this dialect.

Prof. Aggarwal’s work has had a profound impact on the study and development of the Hindi language. He is considered to be one of the most important Hindi scholars of the 20th century.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • B. Pt. Rahul Sankrityayan was a Hindi scholar who specialized in the study of Buddhism. He did not study the Khadi dialect of Hindi.
  • C. Dr. Griyasen was a Hindi scholar who specialized in the study of grammar. He did not study the Khadi dialect of Hindi.
  • D. Pt. Shivram Shastri was a Hindi scholar who specialized in the study of literature. He did not study the Khadi dialect of Hindi.