Dialects and Varieties of Marathi

Description: This quiz will evaluate your knowledge about the dialects and varieties of Marathi, a widely spoken language in India.
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Which dialect of Marathi is spoken in the Konkan region of Maharashtra?

  1. Malvani

  2. Varhadi

  3. Deshi

  4. Khandeshi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malvani is a dialect of Marathi spoken in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, particularly in the districts of Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri.

Which dialect of Marathi is spoken in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra?

  1. Marathi

  2. Varhadi

  3. Deshi

  4. Khandeshi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Varhadi is a dialect of Marathi spoken in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, including the districts of Amravati, Nagpur, and Yavatmal.

Which dialect of Marathi is spoken in the Desh region of Maharashtra?

  1. Malvani

  2. Varhadi

  3. Deshi

  4. Khandeshi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Deshi is a dialect of Marathi spoken in the Desh region of Maharashtra, including the districts of Pune, Satara, and Solapur.

Which dialect of Marathi is spoken in the Khandesh region of Maharashtra?

  1. Malvani

  2. Varhadi

  3. Deshi

  4. Khandeshi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Khandeshi is a dialect of Marathi spoken in the Khandesh region of Maharashtra, including the districts of Jalgaon and Dhule.

Which dialect of Marathi is spoken in the Mumbai region of Maharashtra?

  1. Malvani

  2. Varhadi

  3. Deshi

  4. Mumbai Marathi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mumbai Marathi is a dialect of Marathi spoken in the Mumbai region of Maharashtra, influenced by various other languages due to the city's diverse population.

Which dialect of Marathi is spoken in the Goa region?

  1. Malvani

  2. Varhadi

  3. Deshi

  4. Goan Marathi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Goan Marathi is a dialect of Marathi spoken in the Goa region, influenced by Konkani and Portuguese due to historical factors.

Which dialect of Marathi is spoken in the Hyderabad region?

  1. Malvani

  2. Varhadi

  3. Deshi

  4. Hyderabadi Marathi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hyderabadi Marathi is a dialect of Marathi spoken in the Hyderabad region, influenced by Telugu and Urdu due to the city's diverse population.

Which dialect of Marathi is spoken in the Nagpur region?

  1. Malvani

  2. Varhadi

  3. Deshi

  4. Nagpuri Marathi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nagpuri Marathi is a dialect of Marathi spoken in the Nagpur region, influenced by Hindi and Chhattisgarhi due to its proximity to these regions.

Which dialect of Marathi is spoken in the Pune region?

  1. Malvani

  2. Varhadi

  3. Deshi

  4. Pune Marathi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pune Marathi is a dialect of Marathi spoken in the Pune region, known for its distinct pronunciation and vocabulary.

Which dialect of Marathi is spoken in the Kolhapur region?

  1. Malvani

  2. Varhadi

  3. Deshi

  4. Kolhapuri Marathi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kolhapuri Marathi is a dialect of Marathi spoken in the Kolhapur region, known for its unique intonation and vocabulary.

Which dialect of Marathi is spoken in the Nashik region?

  1. Malvani

  2. Varhadi

  3. Deshi

  4. Nashik Marathi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nashik Marathi is a dialect of Marathi spoken in the Nashik region, influenced by Gujarati and Hindi due to its proximity to these regions.

Which dialect of Marathi is spoken in the Aurangabad region?

  1. Malvani

  2. Varhadi

  3. Deshi

  4. Aurangabad Marathi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aurangabad Marathi is a dialect of Marathi spoken in the Aurangabad region, influenced by Urdu and Hindi due to its historical background.

Which dialect of Marathi is spoken in the Solapur region?

  1. Malvani

  2. Varhadi

  3. Deshi

  4. Solapuri Marathi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Solapuri Marathi is a dialect of Marathi spoken in the Solapur region, known for its distinct pronunciation and vocabulary.

Which dialect of Marathi is spoken in the Satara region?

  1. Malvani

  2. Varhadi

  3. Deshi

  4. Satari Marathi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Satari Marathi is a dialect of Marathi spoken in the Satara region, known for its unique intonation and vocabulary.

Which dialect of Marathi is spoken in the Sangli region?

  1. Malvani

  2. Varhadi

  3. Deshi

  4. Sangli Marathi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sangli Marathi is a dialect of Marathi spoken in the Sangli region, influenced by Kannada due to its proximity to Karnataka.

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