Question 16 of 17intermediate🔧 ApplyLong Answer3 marks

Explore and list the steps required to type in an Indian language using UNICODE.

Correct Answer

To type in an Indian language using UNICODE, the following steps are involved:

First, we need to use a keyboard or input method that supports the Indian language, such as a Hindi keyboard. The system should have UNICODE support with commonly used encodings like UTF-8, UTF-16, or UTF-32.

When a key is pressed on the keyboard, it is internally mapped to a unique hexadecimal value. For example, when we press alphabet 'अ' on Hindi keyboard, it is mapped to hexadecimal value 0905. This hexadecimal value is then converted to its binary equivalent for the computer to understand.

UNICODE provides a unique number for every character, irrespective of device, operating system, or software application, making it possible to create digital content in Indian languages.

Exercise: EXERCISE | Q: 16 | (Page 18)
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Explanation

The textbook explains that UNICODE was developed to incorporate all characters of every written language. It provides unique numbers for characters regardless of platform. The context shows an example where pressing 'अ' on a Hindi keyboard maps to hexadecimal 0905, which converts to binary. The encodings UTF-8, UTF-16, and UTF-32 are mentioned as commonly used UNICODE encodings.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Use a keyboard/input method supporting Indian language (e.g., Hindi keyboard)

  2. Step 2: Ensure system has UNICODE support (UTF-8, UTF-16, or UTF-32 encodings)

  3. Step 3: When key is pressed, it gets mapped to a unique hexadecimal value (e.g., 'अ' → 0905)

  4. Step 4: The hexadecimal value is converted to binary equivalent for computer processing

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