Punjab - Study Mode

[#161] Which among the following are the oldest dialects of Punjab?
Correct Answer

(C) Rachnavi

Explanation

Solution: Jangli or Rachnavi is the oldest dialect of Punjab.

[#162] Which one of the following dialect of Punjabi is used in the areas falling between Beas and the Sutlej?
Correct Answer

(B) Doabi

Explanation

Solution: Doabi is spoken in Indian Punjab between the rivers of Beas and Sutlej.

[#163] Which one of the following is considered as 'Taxali Boli'?
Correct Answer

(A) Majhi

Explanation

Solution: Majhi is the most important dialect as it is adopted as the standard form of Punjabi for general purpose. It is spoken in the Majha region of Punjab which
includes districts of Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran and Pathankot. It is also known as Taxali Boli.

[#164] The Doabi dialect of Punjabi is spoken in the land between the two rivers of Beas and Sutlej. It includes the districts of
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (C)

Explanation

Solution: The Doabi dialect of Punjabi is spoken in the land between the two rivers of Beas and Sutlej. It includes Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala and Nawanshahr districts.

[#165] The Punjabi language is belonged to which of the following language family?
Correct Answer

(A) Indo-Aryan

Explanation

Solution: Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language.