Number row, punctuation, and Devanagari numerals — Mangal / InScript Tutor Lesson 6

What this lesson covers

Lesson 6 introduces numbers and punctuation. InScript uses Western numerals (1234567890) by default, but also supports Devanagari numerals (०१२३४५६७८९) via a layout-switch key combination. Some state-PSC Hindi exams accept either; check your specific notification.

Standard punctuation in InScript is intuitive: comma is on the comma key, period is on the period key. No traps like the Kruti Dev Z-key period.

The only thing to watch: the dash (-) in InScript produces a different glyph if pressed in Hindi mode versus English mode. Lesson 6 drills both contexts.

Drills — type along, do not skip

Drill 1 — Number row

Find the digit row. Critical for date/amount-heavy government passages.

1234567890 1234567890 1234567890 1234567890

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Drill 2 — Devanagari numerals

Switch keyboard mode and type Devanagari numerals. Some state exams need them.

० १ २ ३ ४ ५ ६ ७ ८ ९ ० १ २ ३ ४ ५ ६ ७ ८ ९

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Drill 3 — Punctuation in sentence

Drill the comma + period rhythm. The Hindi sentence-ending punctuation is the danda (।) — built into InScript.

राम, घर जाओ। फिर खाना खाओ। फिर सोओ। यह सब करना है।

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Drill 4 — Numbers in sentence

Numbers embedded in Hindi prose. The actual style of government passages.

सरकार ने 2024 में 50 करोड़ रुपये की योजना शुरू की थी।

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Why this lesson matters

The danda (।) at sentence end is the Hindi equivalent of the period. Notice it is a different character from the dash. In InScript, the danda is on the Shift+. position. Drill it now so it does not become an exam-day surprise.

Numbers and punctuation account for 8-12 per cent of any government passage. Aspirants who under-train this section lose those WPM to slower typing.