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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
Which language is spoken in the state of West Bengal?
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Bengali
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Hindi
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Odia
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Nepali
A
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Explanation
Bengali is the official language of the state of West Bengal.
Which language is spoken in the state of Gujarat?
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Gujarati
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Hindi
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Marathi
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Rajasthani
A
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Explanation
Gujarati is the official language of the state of Gujarat.
Which language is spoken in the state of Haryana?
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Hindi
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Punjabi
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Haryanvi
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Rajasthani
A
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Explanation
Hindi is the official language of the state of Haryana.
Which language is spoken by the people of the Konkan region of Maharashtra?
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Marathi
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Konkani
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Gujarati
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Kannada
B
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Explanation
Konkani is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Konkani people of the Konkan region of Maharashtra.
Which language is spoken by the people of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand?
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Hindi
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Garhwali
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Kumaoni
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Nepali
C
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Explanation
Kumaoni is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Kumaoni people of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
Which language is spoken by the people of the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand?
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Hindi
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Garhwali
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Kumaoni
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Nepali
B
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Explanation
Garhwali is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Garhwali people of the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.
Which language is spoken by the people of the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir?
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Ladakhi
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Balti
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Pashto
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Dari
A
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Explanation
Ladakhi is a Tibetan language spoken by the people of the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.
Which language is spoken by the people of the Baltistan region of Jammu and Kashmir?
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Ladakhi
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Balti
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Pashto
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Dari
B
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Explanation
Balti is a Tibetan language spoken by the people of the Baltistan region of Jammu and Kashmir.
Which language is spoken by the people of the Chitral region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan?
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Khowar
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Kalasha
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Burushaski
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Shina
A
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Explanation
Khowar is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the people of the Chitral region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Which language is spoken by the people of the Kalasha region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan?
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Khowar
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Kalasha
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Burushaski
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Shina
B
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Explanation
Kalasha is a Dardic language spoken by the people of the Kalasha region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Which language is spoken by the people of the Hunza region of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan?
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Burushaski
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Shina
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Khowar
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Kalasha
A
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Explanation
Burushaski is a language isolate spoken by the people of the Hunza region of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Which language is spoken by the people of the Shina region of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan?
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Burushaski
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Shina
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Khowar
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Kalasha
B
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Explanation
Shina is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the people of the Shina region of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Which language is spoken by the people of the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, India?
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Ladakhi
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Balti
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Pashto
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Dari
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Ladakhi is a Tibetan language spoken by the people of the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Which language is spoken by the people of the Baltistan region of Jammu and Kashmir, India?
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Ladakhi
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Balti
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Pashto
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Dari
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Balti is a Tibetan language spoken by the people of the Baltistan region of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Which language is spoken by the people of the Chitral region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan?
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Khowar
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Kalasha
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Burushaski
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Shina
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Khowar is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the people of the Chitral region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.