Dialects and Varieties of Jaunsari

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the dialects and varieties of Jaunsari, a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, India.
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Which of the following is the most widely spoken dialect of Jaunsari?

  1. Eastern Jaunsari

  2. Western Jaunsari

  3. Southern Jaunsari

  4. Northern Jaunsari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eastern Jaunsari is the most widely spoken dialect of Jaunsari, with approximately 200,000 speakers.

What is the primary geographical region where Jaunsari is spoken?

  1. Uttarakhand, India

  2. Himachal Pradesh, India

  3. Nepal

  4. Tibet, China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jaunsari is primarily spoken in the Jaunsar-Bawar region of Uttarakhand, India.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Jaunsari language?

  1. Tonal system

  2. Complex verb morphology

  3. Extensive use of honorifics

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jaunsari has a tonal system, complex verb morphology, and extensive use of honorifics.

How many dialects of Jaunsari are generally recognized?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are generally four recognized dialects of Jaunsari: Eastern Jaunsari, Western Jaunsari, Southern Jaunsari, and Northern Jaunsari.

Which of the following is not a dialect of Jaunsari?

  1. Eastern Jaunsari

  2. Western Jaunsari

  3. Southern Jaunsari

  4. Bhotiya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhotiya is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Himalayan region, but it is not a dialect of Jaunsari.

What is the approximate number of speakers of Jaunsari worldwide?

  1. 100,000

  2. 200,000

  3. 300,000

  4. 400,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The approximate number of speakers of Jaunsari worldwide is estimated to be around 200,000.

Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the endangerment of Jaunsari?

  1. Lack of official recognition

  2. Migration of speakers to urban areas

  3. Influence of dominant languages

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of official recognition, migration of speakers to urban areas, and the influence of dominant languages are all major factors contributing to the endangerment of Jaunsari.

What is the primary script used for writing Jaunsari?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Tibetan

  3. Roman

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Devanagari is the primary script used for writing Jaunsari.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Jaunsari verb system?

  1. Extensive use of tense-aspect markers

  2. Complex system of honorifics

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Jaunsari verb system is characterized by an extensive use of tense-aspect markers and a complex system of honorifics.

What is the approximate percentage of Jaunsari speakers who are literate?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The approximate percentage of Jaunsari speakers who are literate is estimated to be around 20%.

Which of the following is a major challenge faced by the Jaunsari language?

  1. Lack of educational resources

  2. Limited access to media and technology

  3. Discrimination against speakers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of educational resources, limited access to media and technology, and discrimination against speakers are all major challenges faced by the Jaunsari language.

What is the primary occupation of the majority of Jaunsari speakers?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Animal husbandry

  3. Trade and commerce

  4. Government service


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary occupation of the majority of Jaunsari speakers is agriculture.

Which of the following is a traditional form of music associated with the Jaunsari people?

  1. Jaunsari folk songs

  2. Jaunsari dance music

  3. Jaunsari religious music

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jaunsari folk songs, Jaunsari dance music, and Jaunsari religious music are all traditional forms of music associated with the Jaunsari people.

What is the approximate number of Jaunsari villages in Uttarakhand?

  1. 100

  2. 200

  3. 300

  4. 400


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The approximate number of Jaunsari villages in Uttarakhand is estimated to be around 200.

Which of the following is a major festival celebrated by the Jaunsari people?

  1. Baisakhi

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Baisakhi, Diwali, and Holi are all major festivals celebrated by the Jaunsari people.

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