Which dialect is spoken in Chamba?

Baghati
Chitkul
Homskad
Bhatyali

The correct answer is: A. Baghati

Baghati is a dialect of Pahari spoken in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is also spoken in some parts of the Kangra district. Baghati is a member of the Western Pahari group of languages. It is closely related to the dialects of Kangri, Chambial, and Bhadrawahi.

Baghati is a tonal language, with three tones: high, low, and falling. It has a complex system of noun declension and verb conjugation. Baghati is a rich and expressive language, with a long history of oral literature.

Baghati is the mother tongue of about 1 million people. It is used in everyday speech, in literature, and in music. Baghati is also used in education, although it is not the medium of instruction in government schools.

Baghati is a vibrant and living language. It is a vital part of the culture of the Chamba district.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • B. Chitkul is a village in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India. The people of Chitkul speak a dialect of Kinnauri.
  • C. Homskad is a village in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India. The people of Homskad speak a dialect of Chambial.
  • D. Bhatyali is a dialect of Pahari spoken in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is also spoken in some parts of the Kangra district. Bhatyali is a member of the Western Pahari group of languages. It is closely related to the dialects of Kangri, Chambial, and Bhadrawahi.