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Indian Regional Languages

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Indian regional languages represent a vast linguistic diversity, featuring distinct language families, dialects, and official state languages. Questions often test knowledge on Indo-Aryan languages, Dravidian scripts, and specific tribal dialects across various Indian states. This hub provides essential practice for mastering the linguistic geography of India for competitive exams.

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Indian Regional Languages Questions

Multiple choice

In which Indian state is Bhojpuri the official language?

  1. Bihar

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. None of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bhojpuri is not the official language of any Indian state. However, it is recognized as a regional language in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice

What is the origin of the term 'Ghazal'?

  1. Persian

  2. Arabic

  3. Urdu

  4. Hindi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The term 'Ghazal' is derived from the Persian word 'Ghazal', which means 'conversation' or 'love talk'.

Multiple choice

What was the primary language spoken in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Dravidian

  4. Munda
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Correct answer
Explanation

The primary language spoken in the Indus Valley Civilization is unknown, as the script used has not yet been deciphered.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is the official language of the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Hindi

  2. Telugu

  3. Tamil

  4. Marathi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Marathi is the official language of the state of Maharashtra, and is spoken by over 80 million people.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is the official language of the state of Odisha?

  1. Hindi

  2. Telugu

  3. Odia

  4. Marathi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Odia is the official language of the state of Odisha, and is spoken by over 35 million people.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is the official language of the state of West Bengal?

  1. Hindi

  2. Telugu

  3. Tamil

  4. Bengali
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bengali is the official language of the state of West Bengal, and is spoken by over 90 million people.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is the official language of the state of Punjab?

  1. Hindi

  2. Telugu

  3. Tamil

  4. Punjabi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Punjabi is the official language of the state of Punjab, and is spoken by over 30 million people.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is the official language of the state of Gujarat?

  1. Hindi

  2. Telugu

  3. Tamil

  4. Gujarati
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gujarati is the official language of the state of Gujarat, and is spoken by over 50 million people.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language of Indo-Persian literature?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Persian

  3. Arabic

  4. Urdu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Indo-Persian literature is a body of literary works written in the Persian language in the Indian subcontinent.

Multiple choice

What is the status of Burushaski?

  1. Official language

  2. Regional language

  3. Endangered language

  4. Extinct language
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Burushaski is an endangered language, meaning it is at risk of disappearing.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in West Bengal?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Assamese
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bengali is the official language of West Bengal and is spoken by approximately 85% of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the state of Odisha?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Assamese
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Odia is the official language of Odisha and is spoken by approximately 80% of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the state of Assam?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Assamese
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Assamese is the official language of Assam and is spoken by approximately 60% of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the state of Bihar?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Maithili
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Maithili is the official language of Bihar and is spoken by approximately 30% of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the state of Jharkhand?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Santali
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Santali is the official language of Jharkhand and is spoken by approximately 20% of the population.