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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

Which language is recognized as the official language of the Union Territory of Manipur?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Tangkhul
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Manipuri is the official language of Manipur, as per the Manipur Official Language Act, 1979.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a prominent language of Modern Indian Literature?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Urdu

  4. English
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D Correct answer
Explanation

English is not as widely used in Modern Indian Literature as the other languages.

Multiple choice

What was the official language of the Kushan Empire?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Bactrian

  4. Kharoshthi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bactrian was the official language of the Kushan Empire.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Awadhi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the official language of Uttar Pradesh, as well as the most widely spoken language in the state.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the largest number of people in Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Awadhi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is spoken by the largest number of people in Uttar Pradesh, followed by Bhojpuri, Awadhi, and Urdu.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Awadhi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bhojpuri is spoken in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh, as well as in parts of Bihar and Jharkhand.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the western part of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Awadhi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Awadhi is spoken in the western part of Uttar Pradesh, as well as in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the central part of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Awadhi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is spoken in the central part of Uttar Pradesh, as well as in most other parts of the state.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Muslim community in Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Awadhi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Urdu is spoken by the Muslim community in Uttar Pradesh, as well as in parts of other states in India.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Tharu people of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Tharu
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tharu is spoken by the Tharu people of Uttar Pradesh, as well as in parts of Nepal and Uttarakhand.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Raji people of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Raji
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Raji is spoken by the Raji people of Uttar Pradesh, as well as in parts of Bihar and Jharkhand.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Korwa people of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Korwa
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Korwa is spoken by the Korwa people of Uttar Pradesh, as well as in parts of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Gond people of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Gond
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gond is spoken by the Gond people of Uttar Pradesh, as well as in parts of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Baiga people of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Baiga
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Baiga is spoken by the Baiga people of Uttar Pradesh, as well as in parts of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Kol people of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Kol
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kol is spoken by the Kol people of Uttar Pradesh, as well as in parts of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh.