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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 of the following unscheduled languages has the largest number of websites?

  1. Bodo

  2. Dogri

  3. Maithili

  4. Santali
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Maithili has the largest number of websites among the unscheduled languages, with over 10,000 websites.

Multiple choice

Which of the following unscheduled languages has the largest number of internet users?

  1. Bodo

  2. Dogri

  3. Maithili

  4. Santali
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Maithili has the largest number of internet users among the unscheduled languages, with over 1 million internet users.

Multiple choice

What is the linguistic root of Odia, a language spoken in the Indian state of Odisha?

  1. Indo-Aryan

  2. Dravidian

  3. Austronesian

  4. Sino-Tibetan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Odia, also known as Oriya, is an Indo-Aryan language, belonging to the Eastern Indo-Aryan branch.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language of instruction in most schools in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Marathi

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Gujarati
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Marathi is the primary language of instruction in most schools in the state of Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

Which modern Indian language is spoken by the largest number of people in the state of West Bengal?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Odia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bengali is spoken by the largest number of people in the state of West Bengal.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of the state of Odisha?

  1. Odia

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Odia is the official language of the state of Odisha.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language of instruction in most schools in the state of Gujarat?

  1. Gujarati

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gujarati is the primary language of instruction in most schools in the state of Gujarat.

Multiple choice

Which modern Indian language is known for its distinct vocabulary and rich oral tradition?

  1. Punjabi

  2. Marathi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Odia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Punjabi is known for its distinct vocabulary and rich oral tradition.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language of instruction in most schools in the state of Punjab?

  1. Punjabi

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Urdu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Punjabi is the primary language of instruction in most schools in the state of Punjab.

Multiple choice

Which modern Indian language is spoken by the largest number of people in the state of Rajasthan?

  1. Rajasthani

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Gujarati
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthani is spoken by the largest number of people in the state of Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of the state of Haryana?

  1. Haryanvi

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Punjabi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Haryanvi is the official language of the state of Haryana.

Multiple choice

Which modern Indian language is known for its unique vocabulary and rich cultural heritage?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Dogri

  3. Pahari

  4. Ladakhi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kashmiri is known for its unique vocabulary and rich cultural heritage.

Multiple choice

What is the primary mode of instruction in undergraduate programs in India?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Regional Language

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The primary mode of instruction in undergraduate programs in India varies depending on the institution and program. English, Hindi, and regional languages are all used as mediums of instruction.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the official language with the most unique script?

  1. Odisha

  2. Telangana

  3. Punjab

  4. Gujarat
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Odisha's official language, Odia, is written in the unique Odia script, which is derived from the ancient Kalinga script. It is distinct from other scripts used in India.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the official language with the most dialects?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthan's official language, Rajasthani, has the most dialects among Indian languages. It is a collection of various dialects spoken across the state, each with its own unique characteristics.