Dialects and Varieties of Bhojpuri

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Which of the following is a dialect of Bhojpuri?

  1. Awadhi

  2. Maithili

  3. Magahi

  4. Surgujia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Magahi is a dialect of Bhojpuri spoken in the Magadh region of Bihar.

Which of the following is a variety of Bhojpuri?

  1. Sarnami

  2. Fiji

  3. Mauritian

  4. Caribbean


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarnami is a variety of Bhojpuri spoken in Suriname.

Where is Bhojpuri spoken?

  1. Bihar

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhojpuri is spoken in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.

How many speakers of Bhojpuri are there?

  1. 50 million

  2. 100 million

  3. 150 million

  4. 200 million


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are approximately 100 million speakers of Bhojpuri.

What is the official language of Bihar?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bhojpuri

  3. Maithili

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the official language of Bihar.

Which of the following is a characteristic of Bhojpuri?

  1. It has a rich vocabulary.

  2. It is a tonal language.

  3. It has a complex grammar.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhojpuri has a rich vocabulary, is a tonal language, and has a complex grammar.

Which of the following is a famous Bhojpuri folk song?

  1. Kajri

  2. Chaiti

  3. Jhumar

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kajri, Chaiti, and Jhumar are all famous Bhojpuri folk songs.

Which of the following is a famous Bhojpuri film?

  1. Ganga Maiya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo

  2. Sasural Genda Phool

  3. Dabangg

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ganga Maiya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo is a famous Bhojpuri film.

Which of the following is a famous Bhojpuri actor?

  1. Ravi Kishan

  2. Manoj Tiwari

  3. Pawan Singh

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ravi Kishan, Manoj Tiwari, and Pawan Singh are all famous Bhojpuri actors.

Which of the following is a famous Bhojpuri singer?

  1. Malini Awasthi

  2. Sharda Sinha

  3. Kalpana Patowary

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Malini Awasthi, Sharda Sinha, and Kalpana Patowary are all famous Bhojpuri singers.

What is the future of Bhojpuri?

  1. It is a dying language.

  2. It is a thriving language.

  3. It is uncertain.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The future of Bhojpuri is uncertain.

What can be done to promote Bhojpuri?

  1. Teach it in schools.

  2. Use it in media.

  3. Support Bhojpuri literature.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above can be done to promote Bhojpuri.

Why is it important to preserve Bhojpuri?

  1. It is a part of our cultural heritage.

  2. It is a unique language.

  3. It is a beautiful language.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are reasons why it is important to preserve Bhojpuri.

What are some of the challenges facing Bhojpuri?

  1. Lack of government support.

  2. Lack of media representation.

  3. Lack of educational resources.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are challenges facing Bhojpuri.

What can we do to help Bhojpuri thrive?

  1. Speak it at home.

  2. Teach it to our children.

  3. Support Bhojpuri businesses.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above can help Bhojpuri thrive.

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