Origin and evolution of the Urdu language MCQs January 8, 2026November 23, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. Urdu originated as a result of the cultural interaction in which region? (A) Bengal (B) Deccan (C) Punjab (D) Delhi Sultanate 2. 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 3. The foundation of the Urdu language was laid during which historical period? (A) British Rule (B) Mughal Era (C) Gupta Empire (D) Delhi Sultanate 4. What was the primary dialect that formed the basis of the Urdu language? (A) Khari Boli (B) Braj Bhasha (C) Awadhi (D) Bhojpuri 5. What is the literal meaning of the word “Urdu”? (A) Blend of traditions (B) Language of culture (C) Script of elegance (D) Army or camp 6. Urdu borrowed its script and style from which of the following languages? (A) Hindi (B) Sanskrit (C) Latin (D) Persian 7. Urdu evolved significantly under the patronage of which ruling dynasty? (A) Chola Dynasty (B) Mauryan Empire (C) British Empire (D) Mughal Dynasty 8. The vocabulary of Urdu is majorly influenced by which language? (A) Arabic (B) Persian (C) Sanskrit (D) Hindi 9. Which city is considered the birthplace of the Urdu language? (A) Lahore (B) Lucknow (C) Delhi (D) Hyderabad 10. During the Mughal period, Urdu was referred to by which name? (A) Hindi (B) Hindavi (C) Dakani (D) Rekhta 11. The earliest form of Urdu poetry was written in which region? (A) Delhi (B) Awadh (C) Punjab (D) Deccan 12. Who is considered the pioneer of Urdu poetry? (A) Mirza Ghalib (B) Mir Taqi Mir (C) Wali Deccani (D) Bahadur Shah Zafar 13. 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 14. Which ruler’s court significantly contributed to the standardization of the Urdu language? (A) Bahadur Shah Zafar (B) Shah Jahan (C) Akbar (D) Aurangzeb 15. 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 16. The Deccani dialect of Urdu was most prominent during the rule of which dynasty? (A) Nizam of Hyderabad (B) Bahmani Kingdom (C) Delhi Sultanate (D) Adil Shahi Dynasty 17. 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 18. Which European colonial power played a role in popularizing Urdu for administrative purposes? (A) Portuguese (B) Dutch (C) French (D) British 19. When was Urdu officially adopted as the national language of Pakistan? (A) 1948 (B) 1947 (C) 1956 (D) 1973 20. The term “Rekhta,” often associated with Urdu poetry, means what? (A) Tradition (B) Elegance (C) Mixed or scattered (D) Simplicity