Which scholar first did a linguistic classification of the Rajasthani language?

Answer: George Abraham Grierson. Sir George Abraham Grierson in his book 'Linguistic Survey of India' (1912) provided the first scientific classification.

The 'Dingal' style of literature is associated with which region of Rajasthan?

Answer: Western Rajasthan. Dingal is the literary form of Marwari, the language of Western Rajasthan.

Which famous historian is known as the 'Abul Fazl' of Rajasthan?

Answer: Muhnot Nainsi. Munshi Devi Prasad called Muhnot Nainsi the 'Abul Fazl' of Rajasthan due to his detailed works like 'Marwar ra Pargana ri Vigat'.

Matching the works with authors: A. Vir Vinod - 1. Vijaydan Detha B. Batan ri Phulwari - 2. Surya Mal Misran C. Vansh Bhaskar - 3. Kaviraja Syamal Das D. Vir Satsai - 4. Surya Mal Misran

Answer: A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4. Vir Vinod (Syamal Das), Batan ri Phulwari (Vijaydan Detha), while Vansh Bhaskar and Vir Satsai are both by Surya Mal Misran.

The 'Madhumati' magazine is published by which literary institution?

Answer: Rajasthan Sahitya Academy, Udaipur. Rajasthan Sahitya Academy, Udaipur publishes the monthly magazine 'Madhumati'.

Assertion (A): Surya Mal Misran used the Dingal style for his works. Reasoning (R): Vansh Bhaskar is considered a complete history of the Chauhan dynasty of Bundi.

Answer: Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. Both statements are true. Surya Mal Misran was a master of Dingal and Vansh Bhaskar is indeed about Bundi history, but the style choice isn't explained only by the subject matter.

Which among the following is NOT a work of Vijaydan Detha?

Answer: Pagleeya. Pagleeya is a work by the poet Mani Madhukar. The others are famous works by Vijaydan Detha.

The Rajasthani Bhasha Academy (Bikaner) publishes which magazine?

Answer: Jagti Jot. Jagti Jot is the monthly journal of the Rajasthani Language Literature & Culture Academy, Bikaner.

Who translated the Bible into the Marwari language for the first time?

Answer: Jabez Carey. Jabez Carey, a missionary, was instrumental in early translations and printing in Marwari.

Which writer of Rajasthan was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for the work 'Paagi'?

Answer: Chandra Prakash Deval. Chandra Prakash Deval received the award for his poetry collection 'Paagi'.

Select the correctly matched pair of poets and their dialects:

Answer: All of the above. Dadu Dayal wrote primarily in Dhundhari (Jaipur region), Mira in Marwari mixed with Braj, and Charandas/Dayabai in Mewati.

Kaviraja Syamal Das was the court chronicler of which Mewar ruler?

Answer: Sajjan Singh. Sajjan Singh conferred the title 'Kaviraja' upon him. Syamal Das wrote Vir Vinod during his reign.

The epic 'Hammir Raso' (by Jodhraj) discusses the king of which fort?

Answer: Ranthambore. Hammir Raso describes the heroic defense and history of Rao Hammir of Ranthambore.

Which famous folk story writer of Rajasthan is titled 'Bijji'?

Answer: Vijaydan Detha. Vijaydan Detha, the co-founder of Rupayan Sansthan, Borunda, is affectionately called 'Bijji'.

Identify the work that serves as a statistical census of the parganas of Marwar:

Answer: Marwar ra Pargana ri Vigat. Written by Muhnot Nainsi, it is often called the 'Gazetteer of Marwar'.

Statement 1: The 'Bilas' dialect is a sub-dialect of Mewari. Statement 2: The 'Mudiya' script was developed for maintaining account books by traders.

Answer: Only Statement 2 is correct. Statement 2 is correct. Mudiya (Mahajani) was for traders. Bilas is not a recognized major sub-dialect of Mewari.

Who authored 'Kanhad-de Prabandh', which describes the battle for Jalore?

Answer: Padmanabha. Padmanabha wrote the Kanhad-de Prabandh in the 15th century, detailing Alauddin Khilji's invasion of Jalore.

The style of Rajasthani literature dominated by the 'Bhats' in Eastern Rajasthan is:

Answer: Pingal. Pingal is the eastern style, influenced by Braj, and traditionally preserved by Bhat poets.

Who wrote 'Pthal and Pthal', the famous poem about Maharana Pratap and Sakti Singh?

Answer: Kanhaiyalal Sethia. Kanhaiyalal Sethia of Sujangarh wrote this immortal Rajasthani poem.

The 'Kyat' literature refers to:

Answer: Family records and histories (Chronicles). Khyats are traditional chronicles and histories of Rajput dynasties.

In which Sanskrit work is the word 'Rajasthan' found for the first time, possibly referring to a region?

Answer: Raj-rupak. Virbhan's 'Raj-rupak' used the term earlier than Tod's works, though meanings varied.

Match the Institution with Headquarters city: A. Rajasthan Braj Bhasha Academy - 1. Udaipur B. Rajasthan Sahitya Academy - 2. Jaipur C. Rajasthani Language Literature & Culture Academy - 3. Bikaner

Answer: A-2, B-1, C-3. Braj Academy (Jaipur), Sahitya Academy (Udaipur), and Rajasthani Bhasha Academy (Bikaner).

Who composed the 'Dholu Maru ra Duha'?

Answer: Kavi Kallol. Kavi Kallol wrote the primary couplets of Dholu Maru, while Kushal Chand later added to it.

The work 'Munawwat' is related to which region's history?

Answer: Bikaner. Munawwat refers to the gold embossing style of Bikaner (Usta art), often documented in local histories.

Which dialect of Rajasthan is considered the 'Standard' form of the language?

Answer: Marwari. Marwari is historically and linguistically considered the representative or standard tongue of Rajasthan.

The 'Phad' of Rajasthan is a form of:

Answer: Pictorial ballad/narrative (Scroll printing). Phad is a scroll painting style that narrates folk epics like Pabuji and Devnarayanji.

Who wrote 'Khumaan Raso', a chronicle of the Guhilot dynasty?

Answer: Dalpat Vijay. Dalpat Vijay wrote Khumaan Raso describing the Mewar rulers.

Which among these is a major source of Ancient Rajasthan history?

Answer: All of the above. All these literary works provide deep insights into the early medieval and medieval history of Rajasthan.

Who is the author of 'Bisaldeo Raso'?

Answer: Narpati Nalha. Narpati Nalha composed Bisaldeo Raso, which centers on the Shakambhari Chauhan King Vigraharaja IV.

Which Rajasthani poet wrote 'Vansh Bhaskar'?

Answer: Surya Mal Misran. Surya Mal Misran wrote Vansh Bhaskar, a massive work on the Hada dynasty of Bundi.

The 'Madhumati' magazine is published by which literary institution?

Rajasthan Sahitya Academy, Udaipur

Rajasthan Bhasha Academy, Bikaner

Rajasthan Sahitya Academy, Udaipur

Rajasthan Sindhi Academy, Jaipur

Rajasthan Sanskrit Academy, Jaipur

Assertion (A): Surya Mal Misran used the Dingal style for his works. Reasoning (R): Vansh Bhaskar is considered a complete history of the Chauhan dynasty of Bundi.

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

The 'Kyat' literature refers to:

Family records and histories (Chronicles)

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1. Dialects and Script

• Language Origins: Rajasthani evolved from Maru-Gurjar Apabhramsa. Famous linguist George Abraham Grierson was the first to use the term 'Rajasthani' in his 'Linguistic Survey of India'. • The Two Styles:

Dingal: The literature of Western Rajasthan (Marwari). Primarily used by Charans. It is virile and martial.
Pingal: The literature of Eastern Rajasthan. Primarily used by Bhats. It is more melodic and influenced by Braj Bhasha. • Script: Historically written in Mudiya script (also known as Marwari or Mahajani).

2. Iconic Literature of Rajasthan

• Prithviraj Raso: Written by Chand Bardai, the court poet of Prithviraj Chauhan. It is considered the first great epic of Northern India. • Vansh Bhaskar: Written by Surya Mal Misran (State Poet of Rajasthan). It details the history of Bundi. • Vir Vinod: Written by Kaviraja Syamal Das. It is an authoritative history of Mewar. • Muhnot Nainsi ri Khyat: Written by Muhnot Nainsi, often called the 'Abul Fazl of Rajasthan' by Munshi Devi Prasad. • Batan ri Phulwari: A 14-volume collection of folk tales by Vijaydan Detha (known as 'Bijji').

3. Literary Academies

• Rajasthan Sahitya Academy: Located in Udaipur (Est. 1958). Magazine: Madhumati. • Rajasthani Bhasha Academy: Located in Bikaner. Magazine: Jagti Jot. • Rajasthan Hindi Granth Academy: Located in Jaipur.

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