Q91. Who composed the prominent Sant literature work ‘Anbhai Vani’?
Language and Literature of Rajasthan: RAS Prelims MCQs
112 RAS Prelims MCQs on Rajasthani language and literature cover the origin and dialects of the language, the Dingal and Pingal styles, bardic and Jain literature and major authors. Questions pair works with their writers and dialects with regions, so remember each text with its author, its language form and its theme.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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Q92. The term ‘Pingal’ represents the fusion of the dialect of eastern Rajasthan with which major language?
Explanation
Pingal is the fusion of the dialect of eastern Rajasthan with Braj Bhasha.
Q93. Consider the following modern literary figures of Rajasthan:
I. Sitaram Lalas
II. Kanhaiyalal Sethia
III. Vijaydan Detha
IV. Chandra Singh Birkali
V. Satya Prakash Joshi
Which combination identifies writers primarily known for their contributions to modern Rajasthani poetry?
I. Sitaram Lalas
II. Kanhaiyalal Sethia
III. Vijaydan Detha
IV. Chandra Singh Birkali
V. Satya Prakash Joshi
Which combination identifies writers primarily known for their contributions to modern Rajasthani poetry?
Explanation
Kanhaiyalal Sethia, Chandra Singh Birkali and Satya Prakash Joshi are known for modern Rajasthani poetry. Sitaram Lalas is a lexicographer and Vijaydan Detha a story writer.
Q94. The sub-dialect ‘Torbati’ belongs to which major dialect of Rajasthan?
Explanation
Torbati is a sub-dialect belonging to the Dhundhari group of dialects.
Q95. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The ‘Ras’ tradition of early Rajasthani literature was fundamentally focused on martial heroism.
Reason (R): ‘Ras’ literature was predominantly authored by Jain monks to propagate religious teachings, whereas the ‘Raso’ tradition focused on martial heroism.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The ‘Ras’ tradition of early Rajasthani literature was fundamentally focused on martial heroism.
Reason (R): ‘Ras’ literature was predominantly authored by Jain monks to propagate religious teachings, whereas the ‘Raso’ tradition focused on martial heroism.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Explanation
The assertion is false: the Ras tradition was written by Jain monks to spread religious teaching, while the Raso tradition focused on martial heroism. The reason is true, so only R is correct.
Q96. Which historical text gives a comprehensive socio-economic picture of Rajasthan, detailing land revenue, crops, and rainfall records of the 17th century?
Explanation
Marwar ra Pargana ri Vigat by Muhnot Nainsi gives a full picture of the socio-economic life of 17th century Marwar, including land revenue, crops and rainfall.
Q97. ‘Dholamaru ra Duha’ is an example of which type of folk literature?
Explanation
Dhola Maru ra Duha is a folk romantic poem, a love story of Dhola and Maru. It belongs to Shringar (romantic) folk poetry.
Q98. Which of the following dialects forms the linguistic transition between the Marwari and Dhundhari dialects?
Explanation
Shekhawati lies between the Marwari and Dhundhari areas and is the transition dialect between them.
Q99. ‘Gajgunrupak’, a prominent Dingal text, was authored by:
Explanation
Gajgunrupak, a notable Dingal text, was written by Keshodas Gadan.
Q100. In the context of the official status of the Rajasthani language, the ‘Rajasthan Rajbhasha Adhiniyam’ (Official Language Act of Rajasthan) was enacted in which year, stipulating Hindi as the official language?
Explanation
The Rajasthan Official Language Act was passed in 1956 and made Hindi the official language of the state.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 91 | (b) Sant Ram Charan |
| 92 | (b) Braj Bhasha |
| 93 | (b) II, IV and V |
| 94 | (c) Dhundhari |
| 95 | (d) A is false but R is true. |
| 96 | (c) Marwar ra Pargana ri Vigat |
| 97 | (d) Romantic (Shringar) folk poetry |
| 98 | (a) Shekhawati |
| 99 | (c) Keshodas Gadan |
| 100 | (a) 1956 |
Key facts from Language and Literature of Rajasthan
- The Rajasthani language is traced to Sauraseni (Gurjari) Apabhramsha.
- George Abraham Grierson classified the dialects of Rajasthan in the Linguistic Survey of India.
- Dingal is the literary style based on Marwari used by the Charans; Pingal is the style used for Prithviraj Raso.
- Veli Krisan Rukamani ri was written by Prithviraj Rathore.
- Batan ri Phulwari, a collection of folk tales, is by Vijaydan Detha.
- Early Jain literature flourished in forms such as Ras, Phagu and Charchari.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Language and Literature of Rajasthan?
This page has 112 practice MCQs on Language and Literature of Rajasthan (Rajasthan History, Art and Culture). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Who classified the dialects of Rajasthan?
George Abraham Grierson, in the Linguistic Survey of India. His grouping of the dialects of Rajasthani into regional families is still the starting point for questions on dialects such as Marwari and Dhundhari.
Who wrote Batan ri Phulwari?
Vijaydan Detha, a well-known Rajasthani author. The work is a large collection of traditional folk tales retold in Rajasthani, and it is one of the most quoted books in modern Rajasthani literature.
Is Rajasthani in the Eighth Schedule?
No. As of now Rajasthani has not been added to the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, though its inclusion has long been demanded. The language is nevertheless spoken by millions and has a rich literary tradition of bardic and Jain works.