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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 commonly used for commentary during hockey matches in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. English

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

Hindi is the primary language used for hockey commentary in India, particularly during matches involving the Indian national team or domestic tournaments. It is widely understood across the country and caters to a large audience.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language of instruction in Indian-run schools in Thailand?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Thai

  4. The native language of the school's founders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

English is the primary language of instruction in most Indian-run schools in Thailand, as it is widely used as a medium of communication in international education.

Multiple choice

In which language was "The Timur" originally written?

  1. Persian

  2. Urdu

  3. Hindi

  4. Sanskrit
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A Correct answer
Explanation

"The Timur" was originally written in Persian.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an endangered language of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Tulu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Tulu is a Dravidian language spoken in the coastal districts of Karnataka and Kerala in India. It is one of the endangered languages of India, with only about 2 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most endangered language of India?

  1. Toda

  2. Kota

  3. Irula

  4. Kurumba
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Toda is a Dravidian language spoken by the Toda people of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu, India. It is the most endangered language of India, with only about 1,000 speakers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an endangered language spoken in the Central India?

  1. Gondi

  2. Korku

  3. Bhili

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Gondi, Korku, and Bhili are all endangered languages spoken in the Central India. Gondi is spoken by about 2 million people, Korku is spoken by about 1 million people, and Bhili is spoken by about 500,000 people.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an endangered language spoken in the West India?

  1. Marathi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Konkani

  4. None of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Marathi, Gujarati, and Konkani are not endangered languages. They are all spoken by millions of people.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an endangered language spoken in the East India?

  1. Bengali

  2. Odia

  3. Assamese

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Bengali, Odia, and Assamese are not endangered languages. They are all spoken by millions of people.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an endangered language spoken in the North India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Urdu

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu are not endangered languages. They are all spoken by millions of people.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an official language of the Indian government?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Tamil

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

Hindi is the official language of the Indian government, as per the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

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

Hindi is the official language of India, although English is also widely used as a lingua franca.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population of the Maldives?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. English

  3. Arabic

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

Dhivehi is the official language of the Maldives and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population of the Maldives?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. English

  3. Arabic

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

Dhivehi is the official language of the Maldives and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of instruction in most schools in India?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Regional Languages

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The official language of instruction in most schools in India varies depending on the state or region. In some states, English is the official language of instruction, while in others, Hindi or regional languages are used.

Multiple choice

Which language is used as the medium of instruction in most universities in India?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Regional Languages

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

English is the most commonly used language of instruction in universities in India. However, some universities also offer courses in Hindi or regional languages.