Dialects and Varieties of Punjabi

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Which dialect of Punjabi is spoken in the Majha region of Punjab?

  1. Doabi

  2. Malwai

  3. Pahari

  4. Majhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Majhi dialect is the most widely spoken dialect of Punjabi and is considered the standard form of the language.

Which dialect of Punjabi is spoken in the Malwa region of Punjab?

  1. Doabi

  2. Malwai

  3. Pahari

  4. Majhi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Malwai dialect is spoken in the southern part of Punjab and is known for its distinct vocabulary and pronunciation.

Which dialect of Punjabi is spoken in the Doaba region of Punjab?

  1. Doabi

  2. Malwai

  3. Pahari

  4. Majhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Doabi dialect is spoken in the central part of Punjab and is a blend of the Majhi and Malwai dialects.

Which dialect of Punjabi is spoken in the Pahari region of Punjab?

  1. Doabi

  2. Malwai

  3. Pahari

  4. Majhi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Pahari dialect is spoken in the northern part of Punjab and is influenced by the Pahari languages spoken in the neighboring states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.

Which variety of Punjabi is spoken in the city of Lahore, Pakistan?

  1. Lahori

  2. Amritsari

  3. Ludhianvi

  4. Jalandhari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lahori variety of Punjabi is spoken in the city of Lahore and is known for its unique vocabulary and pronunciation.

Which variety of Punjabi is spoken in the city of Amritsar, India?

  1. Lahori

  2. Amritsari

  3. Ludhianvi

  4. Jalandhari


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Amritsari variety of Punjabi is spoken in the city of Amritsar and is known for its distinct accent and vocabulary.

Which variety of Punjabi is spoken in the city of Ludhiana, India?

  1. Lahori

  2. Amritsari

  3. Ludhianvi

  4. Jalandhari


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ludhianvi variety of Punjabi is spoken in the city of Ludhiana and is known for its fast-paced speech and unique vocabulary.

Which variety of Punjabi is spoken in the city of Jalandhar, India?

  1. Lahori

  2. Amritsari

  3. Ludhianvi

  4. Jalandhari


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jalandhari variety of Punjabi is spoken in the city of Jalandhar and is known for its distinct accent and vocabulary.

Which variety of Punjabi is spoken in the region of Pothohar, Pakistan?

  1. Pothohari

  2. Saraiki

  3. Hindko

  4. Kashmiri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pothohari variety of Punjabi is spoken in the region of Pothohar in Pakistan and is known for its unique vocabulary and pronunciation.

Which variety of Punjabi is spoken in the region of Saraikistan, Pakistan?

  1. Pothohari

  2. Saraiki

  3. Hindko

  4. Kashmiri


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Saraiki variety of Punjabi is spoken in the region of Saraikistan in Pakistan and is known for its distinct accent and vocabulary.

Which variety of Punjabi is spoken in the region of Hazara, Pakistan?

  1. Pothohari

  2. Saraiki

  3. Hindko

  4. Kashmiri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hindko variety of Punjabi is spoken in the region of Hazara in Pakistan and is known for its unique vocabulary and pronunciation.

Which variety of Punjabi is spoken in the region of Kashmir, India?

  1. Pothohari

  2. Saraiki

  3. Hindko

  4. Kashmiri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kashmiri variety of Punjabi is spoken in the region of Kashmir in India and is known for its distinct accent and vocabulary.

Which variety of Punjabi is spoken in the region of Delhi, India?

  1. Delhi Punjabi

  2. Haryanvi

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Awadhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Delhi Punjabi variety of Punjabi is spoken in the region of Delhi in India and is known for its unique vocabulary and pronunciation.

Which variety of Punjabi is spoken in the region of Haryana, India?

  1. Delhi Punjabi

  2. Haryanvi

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Awadhi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Haryanvi variety of Punjabi is spoken in the region of Haryana in India and is known for its distinct accent and vocabulary.

Which variety of Punjabi is spoken in the region of Uttar Pradesh, India?

  1. Delhi Punjabi

  2. Haryanvi

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Awadhi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bhojpuri variety of Punjabi is spoken in the region of Uttar Pradesh in India and is known for its unique vocabulary and pronunciation.

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