Question

'Namadi and Rangadi' are characteristic of which language?
1. Hadoti
2. Mewari
3. Malawi
4. Ahirwati

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Malawi

The correct answer is Malawi.

• Malawi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Malwa region of India.
  • It is closely related to Nimadi which is spoken in the Nimar region of Madhya Pradesh.
  • The dialects of Malawi are Rangadi, Ujjaini, Rajawadi, Umathwadi, and Sondhwadi. 

• Malawi population can converse in Hindi.
  • Malwa region includes districts of western Madhya Pradesh and parts of south-eastern Rajasthan.
  • It has been ruled by several kingdoms and dynasties, including the Avanti Kingdom, The Mauryans, the Malavas, the Guptas, among others.
  • Agriculture is the main occupation of the people of Malwa.
  • The region has been one of the important producers of opium in the world.