Language and Dialects (Rajasthan)

1. The period of origination of Rajasthani language is - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]

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

Correct Answer: (b) Last stage of the 12th century

Solution:Rajasthani language originated from Shourseni dialect. Lexicographers have ascertained the 12th century as the period of its origin when the writing of Raso literature just started.

2. Which category of Rajasthani Literature is related to story or narrative genre? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2012]

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

Correct Answer: (a) Vaat

Solution:'Vaat' is a genre of the story in Rajasthani literature. It is written in descriptive style in mythological, historical and imaginary topics depicting heroic, comic, ethical and love themes.

3. Identify the incorrect pair about the dialects of Rajasthan and the area of their prevalence- [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2012]

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

Correct Answer: (b) Pali - Bagri

Solution:Dhundhari or Jaipuri is spoken in Jaipur, Tonk, Kishangarh, Ajmer and eastern Part of Marwara. Mewati has the influence of Braj dialect and is spoken in Bharatpur, Dhaulpur, Alwar and eastern part of Karauli. Harauti is spoken in the districts of Kota, Baran, Bundi, and Jhalawar. Marwari dialect is prevalent in pali, not Bagri.

4. The region of Rajasthan where 'Harauti' dialect is not generally spoken is – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1993]

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

Correct Answer: (a) Bharatpur

Solution:Harauti is spoken in Kota, Baran, Bundi and Jhalawar etc.

5. Which of the following is not a sub-dialect of Marwari? [R.A.S./R.T.S (Pre) 2012]

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

Correct Answer: (b) Nagarchol

Solution:Marwari is a rich language spoken on the largest part of Rajasthan. Bikaneri, Jodhpuri, Thali, Utaki and Mewari are its sub-dialects. Nagarchol is a sub-dialect of central eastern Rajasthan.