East Indian Languages: A Legacy to be Preserved and Celebrated

This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the rich linguistic heritage of East India, encompassing languages like Bengali, Odia, Assamese, and Maithili. Explore the history, cultural significance, and unique features of these languages, while recognizing the importance of preserving and celebrating their legacy.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an East Indian language?

  1. Telugu
  2. Kannada
  3. Assamese
  4. Malayalam
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the official language of the state of Odisha?

  1. Hindi
  2. Odia
  3. Bengali
  4. Telugu
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which East Indian language is closely related to Sanskrit?

  1. Maithili
  2. Bengali
  3. Odia
  4. Assamese
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the approximate number of speakers of Maithili worldwide?

  1. 10 million
  2. 20 million
  3. 30 million
  4. 40 million
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which East Indian language has a rich tradition of folk literature and storytelling?

  1. Odia
  2. Assamese
  3. Maithili
  4. Bengali
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the script used to write Odia?

  1. Devanagari
  2. Odia
  3. Bengali
  4. Telugu
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which East Indian language is known for its distinctive 'sh' sound?

  1. Maithili
  2. Bengali
  3. Odia
  4. Assamese
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the approximate number of speakers of Bengali worldwide?

  1. 100 million
  2. 200 million
  3. 300 million
  4. 400 million
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Bihar?

  1. Odia
  2. Assamese
  3. Maithili
  4. Bengali
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the script used to write Maithili?

  1. Devanagari
  2. Odia
  3. Bengali
  4. Maithili
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which East Indian language has a rich tradition of classical music and dance?

  1. Odia
  2. Assamese
  3. Maithili
  4. Bengali
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the approximate number of speakers of Odia worldwide?

  1. 10 million
  2. 20 million
  3. 30 million
  4. 40 million
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Assam?

  1. Odia
  2. Assamese
  3. Maithili
  4. Bengali
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the script used to write Assamese?

  1. Devanagari
  2. Odia
  3. Bengali
  4. Assamese
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which East Indian language has a rich tradition of Vaishnava literature and poetry?

  1. Odia
  2. Assamese
  3. Maithili
  4. Bengali