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Urdu Poetry Quiz: Test Your Shayari Knowledge Daily
This free Urdu poetry quiz gives you 10 new questions every day. Guess which poet wrote a famous sher, find the meaning of an Urdu word, and fill in the missing word of a couplet. Everyone gets the same quiz on the same day, so you can compare your score with friends and family.
It takes about two minutes, and you learn something new about Urdu poetry with every question.
How the Daily Poetry Quiz Works
1. Tap Start Today's Quiz.
2. Answer 10 multiple-choice questions, one at a time.
3. After each answer you see whether it was right, with a short explanation.
4. At the end you get your score, and your streak goes up if you play daily.
A new quiz starts every day at midnight (Pakistan time). A countdown on the result screen shows when the next one starts.
Three Types of Questions
Identify the Poet
You see a famous sher and choose who wrote it. For example:
دلِ ناداں تجھے ہوا کیا ہے
آخر اس درد کی دوا کیا ہے
Dil-e-nadaan tujhe hua kya hai
Aakhir is dard ki dawa kya hai
— Mirza Ghalib
Explanation: The poet asks his innocent heart what has happened to it, and what cure there could be for its pain.
After you answer, you also get a link to read more poetry by that poet.
Word Meaning
You see an Urdu word, such as hijr (ہجر), and choose its correct English meaning, which here is "separation from the beloved". A link takes you to the word's full page in our Urdu dictionary.
Missing Word
One word of a famous sher is hidden, and you choose the word that completes it. For example:
کوئی امید بر نہیں آتی
کوئی ______ نظر نہیں آتی
— Mirza Ghalib
The missing word is صورت (soorat), meaning "way" or "hope", so the line reads: Koi soorat nazar nahi aati.
Explanation: The poet says that no hope is fulfilled and he can see no way out of his troubles.
Streak, Best Score and Previous Quizzes
- Streak: play every day to keep your streak growing
- Best score: your highest score is saved on your phone
- Previous quizzes: missed a day? You can still play the quizzes of the last 7 days
Share Your Score and Challenge Friends
When you finish, tap Share on WhatsApp to send your score as a small emoji grid, without giving away the answers. You can also tap Challenge a Friend to send them the same quiz and see who knows more Urdu poetry.
Where Do the Questions Come From?
All poetry questions use verified sher of classic Urdu poets, such as Mirza Ghalib, Allama Iqbal, Mir Taqi Mir, Daagh Dehlvi and Momin Khan Momin, always with the correct poet's name. The word meanings come from our own Urdu dictionary, which explains difficult words in simple English and Urdu.
Who Is This Quiz For?
- Poetry lovers who want a quick daily challenge
- Students preparing for Urdu exams, quizzes or bait bazi
- Parents and teachers who want a fun way to teach Urdu
- Anyone who wants to learn one new word and one new sher every day
More Free Urdu Tools
- Urdu Dictionary: find the meaning of any Urdu word
- Bait Bazi: find sher for every letter and play against the computer
- Roman Urdu to Urdu: type in English letters and get Urdu text
- Name Poetry: get Urdu poetry on your own name
Conclusion
A two-minute quiz a day is one of the easiest ways to learn Urdu poetry. Guess the poet, learn new words, complete famous sher, and build your streak day by day. Play today's quiz above, share your score with friends, and come back tomorrow for a new one.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this Urdu poetry quiz free?
Yes, it is completely free. You don't need to sign up or install an app.
How many questions are in the daily quiz?
Every daily quiz has 10 questions: poet, word meaning and missing word questions.
When does a new quiz come?
A new quiz starts every day at midnight, Pakistan time.
Can I play old quizzes?
Yes. You can play the quizzes of the last 7 days from the Previous quizzes section.
Do my streak and best score get saved?
Yes. They are saved in your phone's browser, so use the same phone and browser to keep your streak.
How can I challenge my friends?
After the quiz, tap Challenge a Friend or Share on WhatsApp. Your friends get the same quiz, so you can compare scores.