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Unveiling the Beauty of Dogri: The Language of the Jammu Region

Description: Embark on a journey to explore the rich tapestry of Dogri, the language of the Jammu region. Test your knowledge and uncover the hidden gems of this ancient Indian language.
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What is the primary region where Dogri is predominantly spoken?

  1. Punjab

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dogri is primarily spoken in the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Which famous Indian poet is credited with writing the epic poem "Heer Ranjha" in Dogri?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Mirza Ghalib

  3. Faiz Ahmed Faiz

  4. Shiv Kumar Batalvi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shiv Kumar Batalvi, a renowned Indian poet, wrote the epic poem "Heer Ranjha" in Dogri.

What is the approximate number of speakers of Dogri worldwide?

  1. 1 million

  2. 3 million

  3. 5 million

  4. 7 million


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dogri is spoken by approximately 3 million people worldwide.

Which of these is a prominent Dogri folk dance?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Giddha

  3. Rouf

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rouf is a popular Dogri folk dance performed during festivals and celebrations.

Which script is primarily used for writing Dogri?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Gurmukhi

  3. Perso-Arabic

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dogri is predominantly written using the Devanagari script.

What is the official status of Dogri in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Official Language

  2. Regional Language

  3. Second Official Language

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dogri is recognized as a regional language in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Which of these is a notable Dogri writer and poet?

  1. Prem Nath Dogra

  2. Lal Ded

  3. Habba Khatoon

  4. Amrita Pritam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prem Nath Dogra is a renowned Dogri writer and poet known for his literary contributions.

What is the name of the Dogri language's literary magazine published by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages?

  1. Dogri Sandesh

  2. Dogri Patrika

  3. Dogri Sahitya

  4. Dogri Jagran


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dogri Sandesh is the literary magazine published by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages.

Which of these is a prominent Dogri folk song genre?

  1. Bhakh

  2. Chajja

  3. Geet

  4. Qawwali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakh is a popular Dogri folk song genre known for its rhythmic and melodious tunes.

What is the name of the Dogri language's first novel?

  1. Nayi Duniya

  2. Dogri Kahaniyan

  3. Dogri Lok Kathayen

  4. Dogri Kavita Sangrah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nayi Duniya is the first novel written in the Dogri language.

Which of these is a prominent Dogri folk instrument?

  1. Dhol

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. Santoor


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sarangi is a popular Dogri folk instrument known for its melodious sound.

What is the name of the Dogri language's first dictionary?

  1. Dogri Shabdkosh

  2. Dogri Nighantu

  3. Dogri Kosh

  4. Dogri Shabd Sagar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dogri Shabdkosh is the first dictionary of the Dogri language.

Which of these is a notable Dogri film?

  1. Dogri Dastan

  2. Dogri Kahani

  3. Dogri Lok Geet

  4. Dogri Cinema


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dogri Dastan is a prominent Dogri film that showcases the culture and traditions of the Jammu region.

What is the name of the Dogri language's first grammar book?

  1. Dogri Vyakaran

  2. Dogri Bhasha Vyakaran

  3. Dogri Bhasha Shikshan

  4. Dogri Vyakaran Sangrah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dogri Vyakaran is the first grammar book of the Dogri language.

Which of these is a prominent Dogri theater group?

  1. Dogri Natak Mandli

  2. Dogri Rang Manch

  3. Dogri Kala Kendra

  4. Dogri Natya Sansthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dogri Natak Mandli is a renowned Dogri theater group known for its stage productions.

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