Himachal G.K. Quiz: Day 134

April 5, 2023

Consider the following statements:
1 The dialect spoken in the Rampur Bushahr, Kumharsain, and Kotgarh regions and in the nearby parts of the Sutlej valley is called Kochi.
2. Brari is a dialect of the people of Jubbal tehsil, and also of the adjoining area of Kotkhai tehsil and Rohru tehsil.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 only
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – B

The dialect spoken in the Rampur Bushahr, Kumharsain, and Kotgarh regions and in the nearby parts of the Sutlej valley is called Kochi. In the north of this area it extends upto Sarahan.
Brari known after Pargana Brar of former Jubbal State is a dialect of the people of Jubbal tehsil, and also of the adjoining area of Kotkhai tehsil and Rohru tehsil. It extends upto Tons river across which Jaunsari dialect starts.

‘Kinnauri-jangram mixture is a dialect used in which of the following?

(A) Rakcham
(B) Sangaur
(C) Shyaso
(D) Asrang

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ANSWER – A

Kinnauri-jangram mixture is the dialect used in Rakcham and Chitkul villages of Sangla tehsil.

Which of the following has done the formal classification of Pahari dialects in ‘ Linguistic Survey of India’?

(A) Dr. Siddherhwar Verma
(B) G.A. Grierson
(C) R.C. Nigam
(D) T. Graham Bailey

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ANSWER – B

Which of the following is not a sub-dialect spoken by people of kullu?

(A) Saraji
(B) Sainji
(C) Kului
(D) Gaheri

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ANSWER – D

The principle dialect of the people of Kullu is called Kului. It has three sub-dialects which are Saraji (inner and oufer Saraji), Sainji and the main Kului. The last is widely spoken mostly by the people of upper Beas valley.

Consider the following statements:
1 Sangnaur is spoken in a solitary village Sangnaur of Sangla tehsil.
2. Jangiam dialect is spoken in Jangi, Lippa and Asrang villages of Morang tehsil.
3. The Shumccho dialect is spoken in the villages of Kanam Labrang, Spilo and Rush Kalang of Poo tehsil.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 2 only
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – A

Sangnaur is spoken in a solitary village Sangnaur of tehsil Pooh.
Jangiam, dialect is spoken in Jangi, Lippa and Asrang villages of Morang tehsil.
The Shumccho dialect is spoken in the villages of Kanam Labrang, Spilo, Shyaso, Tailling and Rush Kalang of Poo tehsil.

Which of the following dialect is the mother tongue of nearly seventy-five percent of the population of Kinnaur?

(A) Bhoti
(B) Manchad
(C) Homskad
(D) Shumccho

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ANSWER – C

The Kinnauri dialect, called Homskad, is the mother tongue of nearly seventy-five percent of the population of Kinnaur.

Which of the following dance is a modified form of Sharda script?

(A) Kharoshti
(B) Brahmi
(C) Tankari
(D) Devnagri

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ANSWER – C

Which of the following dialect spoken in Lahaul and Spiti has a grammar and a script?

(A) Gaheri
(B) Manchat
(C) Bhoti
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – C

Only Bhoti has a grammar and a script while the other three are just dialects. It is taught in the monasteries by Lamas.

Consider the following statements:
1 Bhoti, Gaheri, Manchat and Changsa are four main dialects spoken in Lahaul and Spiti.
2. Gaheri is spoken around Keylong, Manchat and Changsa are spoken in Chenab valley.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – C

In Lahaul and Spiti, four main dialects are spoken. These are Bhoti, Gaheri, Manchat and Changsa. Each dialect is quite different from the other though it is spoken and understood by all.
Bhoti (Tibetan) is spoken in Spiti, Bhaga and Chandra valleys.
Gaheri is spoken around Keylong, Manchat and Changsa are spoken in Chenab valley.

Which of the following books is written by T. Graham Bailey?

(A) Studies in Northern Himalayan Dialects
(B) Kangri Shabad Sangreh
(C) Hindi-Himachal glossary and Sodh Patravali
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – A

Which of the following scholars has done research work 'Sanskrit Elements in Seraji?

(A) Dr. Narinder Nath
(B) Dr. Padam Chand Kashyap
(C) Dr. Shyam Lal Dogra
(D) Dr. Khushi Ram Gautam

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ANSWER – A

Which of the following scholars has done research work 'Kului Lok Sahitya'?

(A) Dr. Narinder Nath
(B) Dr. Padam Chand Kashyap
(C) Dr. Shyam Lal Dogra
(D) Dr. Khushi Ram Gautam

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ANSWER – B

Consider the following statements:
1 Formerly Pahari used to be written in the Tankari script.
2. The Pahari language, at present, is written in Devnagari script.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are not correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 only
(C) All of the above
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – D

Formerly Pahari used to be written in the Tankari script. It was in this script that the princely states used to keep the recorded and the formans.
The Pahari language, at present, is written in Devnagari script.

Which of the following scholars has done research work 'Kangri: A Descriptive Study'?

(A) Dr. Narinder Nath
(B) Dr. Padam Chand Kashyap
(C) Dr. Shyam Lal Dogra
(D) Dr. Khushi Ram Gautam

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ANSWER – C

Which of the following scholars has done research work 'Sanskritic Adhyan of Mandiali Lok Geet'?

(A) Dr. Kanshi Ram
(B) Dr. Padam Chand Kashyap
(C) Dr. Bansi Ram Sharma
(D) Dr. Khushi Ram Gautam

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ANSWER – A

Some research work has also been done by some scholars of the state.

This includes ‘Sanskrit Elements in Seraji’ by Dr. Narinder Nath, ‘Kului Lok Sahitya’ by Dr. Padam Chand Kashyap, ‘Kangri: A Descriptive Study by Dr. Shyam Lal Dogra, Kinnauri Lok Sahitya’ by Dr. Bansi Ram Sharma, ‘Sanskritic Adhyan of Mandiali Lok Geet by Dr. Kanshi Ram, and Sirmauri Lok Sahayta’ by Dr. Khushi Ram Gautam.