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Rajasthani language & literature MCQ with Answers

15 questionswith explanationsfor RAS, Patwari, VDO and other Rajasthan exams

Questions

Q1

Match the Rajasthani dialect with the region where it is mainly spoken: A. Dhundhari B. Mewati C. Shekhawati D. Mewari 1. Udaipur–Rajsamand–Chittorgarh 2. Sikar–Jhunjhunu–Churu 3. Jaipur–Dausa–Tonk 4. Alwar–Bharatpur

  1. (1)A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
  2. (2)A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
  3. (3)A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
  4. (4)A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

Answer: (4) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

Explanation

Dhundhari is the speech of the old Dhundhar (Jaipur) region, Mewati of Alwar–Bharatpur, Shekhawati of Sikar–Jhunjhunu–Churu and Mewari of the Udaipur–Chittorgarh region.

Q2

In George Grierson's classification of Rajasthani dialects in the Linguistic Survey of India, Mewati and Ahirwati are placed in which group?

  1. (1)Central-eastern Rajasthani
  2. (2)North-eastern Rajasthani
  3. (3)South-eastern Rajasthani
  4. (4)Western Rajasthani

Answer: (2) North-eastern Rajasthani

Explanation

Grierson made five groups: Western (Marwari etc.), North-eastern (Mewati, Ahirwati), Central-eastern (Dhundhari, Harauti), South-eastern (Malvi) and Southern (Nimadi).

Q3

Consider the following statements about the literary styles of Rajasthani: 1. Dingal is the literary form of western Rajasthani (Marwari). 2. 'Prithviraj Raso' is regarded as a work in the Pingal style. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (1)1 only
  2. (2)2 only
  3. (3)Both 1 and 2
  4. (4)Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (3) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Dingal is the Marwari-based literary style of the Charan poets, and 'Prithviraj Raso' is the best-known work of Pingal (Rajasthani blended with Braj). Both statements are correct.

Q4

'Khuman Raso', which describes the Guhil rulers of Mewar, was composed by:

  1. (1)Jodhraj
  2. (2)Girdhar Asiya
  3. (3)Dalpat Vijay
  4. (4)Kushal Labh

Answer: (3) Dalpat Vijay

Explanation

'Khuman Raso' by the Jain poet Dalpat Vijay is named after the Mewar ruler Khuman and narrates the Guhil (Sisodia) rulers of Mewar.

Q5

'Kyamkhan Raso', composed in the 17th century by Niyamat Khan under the pen-name Jan Kavi, narrates the history of:

  1. (1)The Khanzadas of Mewat
  2. (2)The Bhatis of Jaisalmer
  3. (3)The Kachhwahas of Amer
  4. (4)The Kayamkhanis of Shekhawati

Answer: (4) The Kayamkhanis of Shekhawati

Explanation

Jan Kavi (Niyamat Khan) was himself a Kayamkhani; his raso traces the lineage of the Kayamkhanis who ruled Fatehpur and Jhunjhunu in Shekhawati.

Q6

'Kanhadde Prabandh' (1455), describing the struggle of Kanhadde of Jalore against Alauddin Khalji, was written by:

  1. (1)Padmanabh
  2. (2)Nayachandra Suri
  3. (3)Dursa Adha
  4. (4)Kalyan Bhatt

Answer: (1) Padmanabh

Explanation

Padmanabh, court poet of Akhairaj Songara of Jalore, wrote 'Kanhadde Prabandh' in 1455 on Kanhadde's resistance to Alauddin Khalji.

Q7

Match the genre of Rajasthani prose literature with its nature: A. Khyat B. Vat C. Vigat D. Vachanika 1. Story or narrative tale 2. Rhymed prose mixed with verse 3. Administrative and statistical account 4. Historical chronicle of a dynasty

  1. (1)A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
  2. (2)A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
  3. (3)A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
  4. (4)A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

Answer: (2) A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2

Explanation

Khyats are dynastic chronicles, vats are stories, vigats are detailed administrative records, and vachanikas mix rhymed prose with verse.

Q8

'Rathod Ratan Singh Maheshdasot ri Vachanika', on Ratan Singh of Ratlam who fell at Dharmat in 1658, was written by:

  1. (1)Shivdas Gadan
  2. (2)Kushal Labh
  3. (3)Jagga Khidiya
  4. (4)Girdhar Asiya

Answer: (3) Jagga Khidiya

Explanation

Jagga Khidiya wrote this vachanika on Ratan Singh Rathore of Ratlam, who died fighting against Aurangzeb at Dharmat (1658); Shivdas Gadan wrote 'Achaldas Khinchi ri Vachanika'.

Q9

Which work of Muhnot Nainsi, recording villages, revenue and castes of the Jodhpur state, is regarded as a gazetteer?

  1. (1)Jodhpur Rajya ri Khyat
  2. (2)Mundiyar ri Rathoda ri Khyat
  3. (3)Dayaldas Sindhayach ri Khyat
  4. (4)Marwar ra Pargana ri Vigat

Answer: (4) Marwar ra Pargana ri Vigat

Explanation

Nainsi's 'Marwar ra Pargana ri Vigat' records the villages, revenue, castes and produce of each pargana of Marwar, so it is called the Gazetteer of Marwar.

Q10

The Hindi film 'Paheli' (2005) is based on the story 'Duvidha' by which Rajasthani writer?

  1. (1)Vijaydan Detha
  2. (2)Kanhaiyalal Sethia
  3. (3)Sitaram Lalas
  4. (4)Chandra Prakash Deval

Answer: (1) Vijaydan Detha

Explanation

Vijaydan Detha ('Bijji') of Borunda retold folk tales in 'Baatan ri Phulwari'; his story 'Duvidha' was filmed by Mani Kaul (1973) and as 'Paheli' (2005).

Q11

Rupayan Sansthan at Borunda (Jodhpur), which documents Rajasthani folklore and folk music, was founded by Vijaydan Detha together with:

  1. (1)Devilal Samar
  2. (2)Komal Kothari
  3. (3)Narayan Singh Bhati
  4. (4)Mani Kaul

Answer: (2) Komal Kothari

Explanation

Folklorist Komal Kothari and Vijaydan Detha set up Rupayan Sansthan at Borunda around 1960 to collect Rajasthani folk tales, songs and music.

Q12

The famous Rajasthani poem 'Pathal ar Peethal', on Maharana Pratap and Prithviraj Rathore, was written by:

  1. (1)Suryamal Mishran
  2. (2)Prithviraj Rathore
  3. (3)Kanhaiyalal Sethia
  4. (4)Dursa Adha

Answer: (3) Kanhaiyalal Sethia

Explanation

'Pathal ar Peethal' and 'Dharti Dhoran ri' are by Kanhaiyalal Sethia, who won the Sahitya Akademi Award for 'Leeltans' (1976).

Q13

'Paagi', a Rajasthani poetry collection that won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1979, was written by:

  1. (1)Narayan Singh Bhati
  2. (2)Annaram Sudama
  3. (3)Rewatdan Charan
  4. (4)Chandra Prakash Deval

Answer: (4) Chandra Prakash Deval

Explanation

Chandra Prakash Deval received the Sahitya Akademi Award for his Rajasthani poetry collection 'Paagi' in 1979.

Q14

Consider the following statements about Rajasthani: 1. As of 2025, Rajasthani is included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. 2. The Sahitya Akademi has given an annual award for Rajasthani since 1974, when Vijaydan Detha was its first recipient. 3. The Rajasthani Bhasha, Sahitya evam Sanskriti Akademi of the state is located at Bikaner. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. (1)1 and 2 only
  2. (2)2 and 3 only
  3. (3)1 and 3 only
  4. (4)1, 2 and 3

Answer: (2) 2 and 3 only

Explanation

Rajasthani is not in the Eighth Schedule (22 languages), though the Sahitya Akademi recognises it and has awarded it since 1974; the state's Rajasthani Akademi (1983) is at Bikaner.

Q15

The monumental dictionary 'Rajasthani Sabad Kos' was compiled by:

  1. (1)Sitaram Lalas
  2. (2)Gaurishankar Hirachand Ojha
  3. (3)Jagdish Singh Gehlot
  4. (4)Narottam Swami

Answer: (1) Sitaram Lalas

Explanation

Sitaram Lalas spent decades compiling the multi-volume 'Rajasthani Sabad Kos' and was awarded the Padma Shri.