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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 spoken by the Munda people of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Munda
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D Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Santhali
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Explanation

Santhali is spoken by the Santhal people of Uttar Pradesh, as well as in parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Oraon
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

What is the primary language of Indo-Persian literature?

  1. Persian

  2. Arabic

  3. Urdu

  4. Hindi
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Explanation

The primary language of Indo-Persian literature is Persian.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Urdu

  3. Hindi

  4. English
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bengali is the official language of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Tamil
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Explanation

Hindi is the official language of India, along with English.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the Maldives?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. English

  3. Arabic

  4. Hindi
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Explanation

Dhivehi is the official language of the Maldives.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Newari
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Explanation

Nepali is the official language of Nepal.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Pakistan?

  1. Urdu

  2. English

  3. Punjabi

  4. Sindhi
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Explanation

Urdu is the official language of Pakistan, along with English.

Multiple choice

What is the widely used language in government in Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Urdu

  3. Hindi

  4. English
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bengali is the widely used language in government in Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

What is the widely used language in government in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Tamil
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the widely used language in government in India, along with English.

Multiple choice

Which language is widely used in government in the Maldives?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. English

  3. Arabic

  4. Hindi
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Explanation

Dhivehi is widely used in government in the Maldives.

Multiple choice

What is the widely used language in government in Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Newari
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Explanation

Nepali is the widely used language in government in Nepal.

Multiple choice

Which language is widely used in government in Pakistan?

  1. Urdu

  2. English

  3. Punjabi

  4. Sindhi
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Explanation

Urdu is widely used in government in Pakistan, along with English.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most widely spoken in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India, with over 40% of the population speaking it as their first language.