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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 largest number of people in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is spoken by the largest number of people in India, with over 500 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Assam?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Hindi

  4. English
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Assamese is the official language of Assam and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the second largest linguistic group in Assam?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Nepali

  4. Bodo
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Explanation

Bengali is spoken by a significant portion of the population in Assam, particularly in the Barak Valley region.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Karbi people of Assam?

  1. Karbi

  2. Mising

  3. Rabha

  4. Tiwa
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Explanation

Karbi is the language spoken by the Karbi people, an ethnic group primarily found in Assam.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Mising people of Assam?

  1. Mising

  2. Rabha

  3. Tiwa

  4. Deori
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Explanation

Mising is the language spoken by the Mising people, an ethnic group native to Assam.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Rabha people of Assam?

  1. Rabha

  2. Tiwa

  3. Deori

  4. Sonowal Kachari
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Explanation

Rabha is the language spoken by the Rabha people, an ethnic group found in Assam and parts of West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Deori people of Assam?

  1. Deori

  2. Sonowal Kachari

  3. Tai Phake

  4. Ahom
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Explanation

Deori is the language spoken by the Deori people, an ethnic group native to Assam.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Khamti people of Assam?

  1. Khamti

  2. Singpho

  3. Deori

  4. Sonowal Kachari
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Khamti is the language spoken by the Khamti people, an ethnic group found in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Deori people of Assam?

  1. Deori

  2. Sonowal Kachari

  3. Tai Phake

  4. Ahom
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Deori is the language spoken by the Deori people, an ethnic group native to Assam.

Multiple choice

Which language is considered the primary language of Rajasthan?

  1. Hindi

  2. Rajasthani

  3. Marwari

  4. Mewari
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthani is the primary language spoken in Rajasthan, with its various dialects such as Marwari, Mewari, and Dhundhari being widely used.

Multiple choice

Which dialect of Rajasthani is spoken in the Marwar region of Rajasthan?

  1. Mewari

  2. Dhundhari

  3. Marwari

  4. Harauti
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Marwari is the dialect of Rajasthani spoken in the Marwar region of Rajasthan, which includes the cities of Jodhpur, Barmer, and Jaisalmer.

Multiple choice

Which dialect of Rajasthani is spoken in the Mewar region of Rajasthan?

  1. Marwari

  2. Mewari

  3. Dhundhari

  4. Harauti
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mewari is the dialect of Rajasthani spoken in the Mewar region of Rajasthan, which includes the city of Udaipur.

Multiple choice

Which dialect of Rajasthani is spoken in the Dhundhar region of Rajasthan?

  1. Mewari

  2. Marwari

  3. Dhundhari

  4. Harauti
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dhundhari is the dialect of Rajasthani spoken in the Dhundhar region of Rajasthan, which includes the city of Jaipur.

Multiple choice

Which dialect of Rajasthani is spoken in the Haroti region of Rajasthan?

  1. Mewari

  2. Marwari

  3. Dhundhari

  4. Harauti
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Harauti is the dialect of Rajasthani spoken in the Haroti region of Rajasthan, which includes the city of Kota.

Multiple choice

Which of these languages is not considered a dialect of Rajasthani?

  1. Mewari

  2. Marwari

  3. Dhundhari

  4. Bhili
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bhili is a language spoken by the Bhil people, who are an indigenous community in India. It is not considered a dialect of Rajasthani.