Languages and Dialects (Rajasthan)– Old Year Questions and Answers

1. The period of origination of the Rajasthani language is –

(a) 11th century
(b) last stage of the 12th century
(c) Initial stage of the 13th century
(d) 14th century

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2. Which category of Rajasthani Literature is related to the story or narrative genre?

(a) Vaat
(b) Veli
(c) Vachanika
(d) Vigat

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3. Identify the incorrect pair about the dialects of Rajasthan and the area of their prevalence-

(a) Tonk – Dhundhari
(b) Pali – Bagri
(c) Baran – Harauti
(d) Karauli – Mewati

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4. The region of Rajasthan where ‘Harauti’ dialect is not generally spoken is –

(a) Bharatpur
(b) Jhalawar
(c) Kota
(d) Bundi

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5. Which of the following is not a sub-dialect of Marwari?

(a) Bikaneri
(b) Nagarchol
(c) Jodhpuri
(d) Thali

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