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Tracing the Roots of Kashmiri: The Language of Kashmir

Description: Kashmiri, a language spoken by over 7 million people in the Kashmir region of South Asia, has a rich history and a unique linguistic identity. This quiz delves into the roots of Kashmiri, exploring its origins, development, and relationship with other languages.
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What language family does Kashmiri belong to?

  1. Indo-Aryan

  2. Dardic

  3. Sino-Tibetan

  4. Dravidian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kashmiri is a member of the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language family.

Which ancient language is considered the ancestor of Kashmiri?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Pali

  4. Avesta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kashmiri is descended from Sanskrit, the classical language of ancient India.

What is the earliest known written record of Kashmiri?

  1. Nilmat Purana

  2. Rajatarangini

  3. Kashmir Chronicle

  4. Vitasta Chronicles


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nilmat Purana, a Sanskrit text from the 6th century CE, contains some of the earliest written records of Kashmiri.

Which Kashmiri poet is considered the father of Kashmiri literature?

  1. Lalleshwari

  2. Habba Khatoon

  3. Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani

  4. Mahjoor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lalleshwari, a 14th-century mystic poet, is widely regarded as the founder of Kashmiri literature.

What is the relationship between Kashmiri and other Dardic languages?

  1. Closely related

  2. Distantly related

  3. Unrelated

  4. Mutually intelligible


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kashmiri is closely related to other Dardic languages, such as Shina, Kohistani, and Burushaski.

Which Kashmiri dialect is considered the standard form of the language?

  1. Srinagari

  2. Anantnagi

  3. Baramullai

  4. Shopiani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Srinagari, the dialect spoken in the city of Srinagar, is considered the standard form of Kashmiri.

What is the approximate number of speakers of Kashmiri worldwide?

  1. 1 million

  2. 5 million

  3. 7 million

  4. 10 million


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kashmiri is spoken by approximately 7 million people, primarily in the Kashmir region.

Which Kashmiri writer is known for his contributions to modern Kashmiri literature?

  1. Ghulam Nabi Khayal

  2. Dina Nath Nadim

  3. Abdul Ahad Azad

  4. Prem Nath Bazaz


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dina Nath Nadim is a prominent Kashmiri writer known for his short stories, plays, and novels.

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

  1. Official language

  2. Regional language

  3. Minority language

  4. Unrecognized language


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

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

Which Kashmiri poet is known for his revolutionary poetry during the 20th century?

  1. Mahjoor

  2. Habba Khatoon

  3. Lalleshwari

  4. Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahjoor, a 20th-century Kashmiri poet, is known for his revolutionary poetry and his contributions to Kashmiri nationalism.

What is the approximate number of Kashmiri dialects spoken in the Kashmir region?

  1. 5

  2. 10

  3. 15

  4. 20


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are approximately 15 Kashmiri dialects spoken in the Kashmir region.

Which Kashmiri writer is known for his historical novels and plays?

  1. Ghulam Nabi Khayal

  2. Dina Nath Nadim

  3. Abdul Ahad Azad

  4. Prem Nath Bazaz


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Abdul Ahad Azad is a prominent Kashmiri writer known for his historical novels and plays.

What is the name of the Kashmiri language's script?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Sharada

  3. Nastaliq

  4. Perso-Arabic


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Kashmiri language's script is called Sharada.

Which Kashmiri writer is known for his contributions to Kashmiri folklore and folk literature?

  1. Ghulam Nabi Khayal

  2. Dina Nath Nadim

  3. Abdul Ahad Azad

  4. Prem Nath Bazaz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ghulam Nabi Khayal is a prominent Kashmiri writer known for his contributions to Kashmiri folklore and folk literature.

What is the name of the Kashmiri language's dictionary?

  1. Kashmiri-English Dictionary

  2. Kashmiri-Hindi Dictionary

  3. Kashmiri-Urdu Dictionary

  4. Kashmiri-Persian Dictionary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kashmiri language's dictionary is called the Kashmiri-English Dictionary.

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