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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

The Constitution provides that Hindi shall be

  1. the national language of India.

  2. the language of communication between the State Governments.

  3. the official language of the Union of India.

  4. the language of communication between the Union Government and the State Governments.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution provides that Hindi shall be the official language of the Union of India under Article 343.

Multiple choice

Which one of the following is the speech area of Austric Linguistic Family ?

  1. Assam, Nagaland and Manipur

  2. Bihar, Orissa and West Bengal

  3. Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala

  4. Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Austric linguistic family in India is primarily represented by the Munda and Mon-Khmer languages, which are concentrated in the plateau regions of Bihar, Orissa, and West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Consider the map given below:

The predominant languages spoken in the areas marked A, B, C and D respectively are

  1. Brajbhasha, Bhojpuri, Maithili and Awadhi

  2. Awadhi, Maithili, Bhojpuri and Brajbhasha

  3. Brajbhasha, Awadhi, Bhojpuri and Maithili

  4. Maithili, Bhojpuri, Brajbhasha and Awadhi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

According to the given map, the area marked ‘A’ is Mathura area of Uttar Pradesh, where Brajbhasha is spoken. ‘B’ is Faizabad area of UP, and the language spoken is ‘Awadhi’. ‘C’ is Arah area of Bihar, where ‘Bhojpuri’ is spoken. ‘D’ refers to north Bihar, where ‘Maithili’ is predominantly spoken.

Multiple choice

The word yoga comes form which language?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. French

  4. Urdu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The word yoga originates from the Sanskrit language, specifically from the Sanskrit root 'yuj' meaning 'to unite' or 'to yoke.' Sanskrit is the ancient liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

Multiple choice

What are the official language(s) of India?

  1. They have over 500 languages

  2. Hindi

  3. Hindi and English

  4. English
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India does not have a single national language. Hindi and English are the official languages of the Union government, though the constitution recognizes many other regional languages.

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What was the official language of Pallava dynasty?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Pallava dynasty is a South Indian dynasty that existed from 275 CE to 897 CE. Pallavas served as feudatories to the Satavahana rulers. The official languages of Pallava dynasty were Sanskrit and Prakrit.

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The official language of Jammu and Kashmir is __________.

  1. Dogri

  2. Kashmiri

  3. Urdu

  4. Hindustani
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The official language of Jammu and Kashmir is Urdu. However, Kashmiri is the local language of Jammu & Kashmir. Kashmiri, which is an Indo-Aryan language, is also known as Koshur. People living in Kashmir Valley speak Kashmiri.

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Which of the following language is the biggest example of composite culture of India?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Urdu

  3. Persian

  4. Gujarati
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The composite culture of India has the essence of Indo-Islamic culture. The language of Urdu language took birth due to the cultural and linguistic synthesis during the medieval period. Urdu is basically a mixture of Hindi, Arabic and Persian. It became the common medium of interaction among locals during the medieval period. Urdu rose to prominence during the eighteenth and nineteenth century.