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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RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Language and Literature of Rajasthan
Q71. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer.
Composition
Theme/Context
A. Marsiya
i. A poetic meter expressing heroism and martial valor
B. Jhulna
ii. Rhymed prose-poetry describing historical battles
C. Vachnika
iii. Poetic lamentation upon the death of a hero
D. Pawada
iv. Folk heroic ballad or poetry
Explanation
A Marsiya laments the death of a hero, a Jhulna is a heroic metre, a Vachnika is rhymed prose-poetry on historical battles and a Pawada is a folk heroic ballad. This gives A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Language and Literature of Rajasthan
Q72. Which dialect is commonly spoken in the regions of Kishangarh, Ajmer, and Merwara?
Explanation
Kishangarh, Ajmer and Merwara speak the Ajmeri form of Dhundhari, the dialect of the Jaipur region.
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Q73. Consider the following prominent Rajasthani scholars and linguists: I. Sitaram Lalas II. L.P. Tessitori III. Motilal Menariya IV. George Grierson V. K.L. Kamal Which combination identifies scholars who compiled extensive lexicons or structural grammars specifically for Rajasthani dialects?
Explanation
Sitaram Lalas, L. P. Tessitori, Motilal Menariya and George Grierson all compiled dictionaries or grammars of Rajasthani and its dialects. K. L. Kamal is not in this group, so I, II, III and IV is the combination.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Language and Literature of Rajasthan
Q74. The text ‘Rukmani Haran’ was composed by which of the following authors?
Explanation
Rukmani Haran was composed by Sayaji Jhula, a Charan poet. It recounts the abduction of Rukmini by Krishna.
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Q75. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The dialect spoken in the southern part of Rajasthan, specifically Vagadi, shows significant linguistic affinity with Gujarati. Reason (R): Vagad region shares a contiguous geographical and cultural border with Gujarat, facilitating linguistic exchange. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Explanation
Vagadi shows a strong affinity with Gujarati. This is explained by the Vagad region sharing a long border and cultural ties with Gujarat, so R explains A.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Language and Literature of Rajasthan
Q76. Which dialect of Rajasthani is known for its harsh phonetic tones and is spoken in the desert tracts of Jaisalmer and Barmer?
Explanation
Thali, spoken in the desert tracts of Jaisalmer and Barmer, is known for its harsh phonetic tones. It is a sub-dialect of Marwari.
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Q77. The ‘Gavari’ folk drama, which is deeply associated with the oral literature of the Bhil tribe, is predominantly performed in which region?
Explanation
Gavari is a folk drama of the Bhil tribe, performed mainly in the Mewar region after the monsoon.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Language and Literature of Rajasthan
Q78. The composition ‘Hala Jhala ri Kundaliya’, an excellent example of heroic Dingal poetry, was written by:
Explanation
Hala Jhala ri Kundaliya is a heroic Dingal poem written by Kavi Isardas.
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Q79. Which institution publishes the prestigious Rajasthani literary magazine ‘Jagti Jot’?
Explanation
Jagti Jot is the prestigious monthly literary magazine published by the Rajasthan Bhasha Sahitya evam Sanskriti Academy, located in Bikaner. The magazine serves as a primary platform for promoting Rajasthani literature, publishing poems, stories, and research articles. It plays a critical role in encouraging new writers and maintaining a high standard of literary discourse in the language across the state and beyond.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Language and Literature of Rajasthan
Q80. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer.
Bhakti Saint
Literary Region/Dialect predominant in their works
A. Meera Bai
i. Dhundhari/Sadhu Bhasha
B. Dadu Dayal
ii. Mewati
C. Charandas
iii. Vagadi
D. Mavji
iv. Marwari/Mewari/Braj mix
Explanation
Devotional poets in Rajasthan used local dialects to connect with their followers. Meera Bai’s work is a mix of Marwari, Mewari, and Braj. Dadu Dayal’s followers used Dhundhari-influenced Sadhu Bhasha. Charandas, based in the northeast, wrote in Mewati, while Sant Mavji of the south used Vagadi. These linguistic choices reflect the geographical locations where these saints lived and preached their messages.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
71
(a) A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv
72
(c) Dhundhari dialect (Ajmeri form)
73
(c) I, II, III and IV
74
(a) Sayaji Jhula
75
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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.
