Origin and evolution of the Urdu language MCQs

  • Urdu originated as a result of the cultural interaction in which region?
    • A) Bengal
    • B) Deccan
    • C) Delhi Sultanate
    • D) Punjab
    • Answer: C) Delhi Sultanate
  • The Urdu language emerged as a blend of local dialects and which of the following languages?
    • A) Latin, Arabic, and Sanskrit
    • B) Persian, Arabic, and Turkish
    • C) Greek, Persian, and French
    • D) Hebrew, Hindi, and Arabic
    • Answer: B) Persian, Arabic, and Turkish
  • The foundation of the Urdu language was laid during which historical period?
    • A) British Rule
    • B) Mughal Era
    • C) Delhi Sultanate
    • D) Gupta Empire
    • Answer: C) Delhi Sultanate
  • What was the primary dialect that formed the basis of the Urdu language?
    • A) Khari Boli
    • B) Braj Bhasha
    • C) Awadhi
    • D) Bhojpuri
    • Answer: A) Khari Boli
  • What is the literal meaning of the word “Urdu”?
    • A) Army or camp
    • B) Language of culture
    • C) Script of elegance
    • D) Blend of traditions
    • Answer: A) Army or camp
  • Urdu borrowed its script and style from which of the following languages?
    • A) Hindi
    • B) Sanskrit
    • C) Persian
    • D) Latin
    • Answer: C) Persian
  • Urdu evolved significantly under the patronage of which ruling dynasty?
    • A) Mughal Dynasty
    • B) Mauryan Empire
    • C) British Empire
    • D) Chola Dynasty
    • Answer: A) Mughal Dynasty
  • The vocabulary of Urdu is majorly influenced by which language?
    • A) Arabic
    • B) Hindi
    • C) Sanskrit
    • D) Persian
    • Answer: D) Persian
  • Which city is considered the birthplace of the Urdu language?
    • A) Lahore
    • B) Lucknow
    • C) Delhi
    • D) Hyderabad
    • Answer: C) Delhi
  • During the Mughal period, Urdu was referred to by which name?
    • A) Hindi
    • B) Hindavi
    • C) Rekhta
    • D) Dakani
    • Answer: C) Rekhta
  • The earliest form of Urdu poetry was written in which region?
    • A) Delhi
    • B) Deccan
    • C) Punjab
    • D) Awadh
    • Answer: B) Deccan
  • Who is considered the pioneer of Urdu poetry?
    • A) Mirza Ghalib
    • B) Mir Taqi Mir
    • C) Wali Deccani
    • D) Bahadur Shah Zafar
    • Answer: C) Wali Deccani
  • What was the early name used for Urdu during its initial development?
    • A) Zaban-e-Dehlavi
    • B) Zaban-e-Punjabi
    • C) Zaban-e-Urdu
    • D) Zaban-e-Mahakavi
    • Answer: A) Zaban-e-Dehlavi
  • Which ruler’s court significantly contributed to the standardization of the Urdu language?
    • A) Akbar
    • B) Shah Jahan
    • C) Bahadur Shah Zafar
    • D) Aurangzeb
    • Answer: C) Bahadur Shah Zafar
  • What was the role of the Persian language in the evolution of Urdu?
    • A) Provided the grammatical structure
    • B) Provided the phonetics
    • C) Provided a rich vocabulary and script
    • D) Provided regional influences
    • Answer: C) Provided a rich vocabulary and script
  • The Deccani dialect of Urdu was most prominent during the rule of which dynasty?
    • A) Nizam of Hyderabad
    • B) Adil Shahi Dynasty
    • C) Delhi Sultanate
    • D) Bahmani Kingdom
    • Answer: D) Bahmani Kingdom
  • Which term describes the blending of Persian, Turkish, and local Indian dialects that led to the formation of Urdu?
    • A) Syncretism
    • B) Evolution
    • C) Standardization
    • D) Linguistic diffusion
    • Answer: A) Syncretism
  • Which European colonial power played a role in popularizing Urdu for administrative purposes?
    • A) Portuguese
    • B) Dutch
    • C) British
    • D) French
    • Answer: C) British
  • When was Urdu officially adopted as the national language of Pakistan?
    • A) 1947
    • B) 1948
    • C) 1956
    • D) 1973
    • Answer: B) 1948
  • The term “Rekhta,” often associated with Urdu poetry, means what?
    • A) Mixed or scattered
    • B) Elegance
    • C) Tradition
    • D) Simplicity
    • Answer: A) Mixed or scattered

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