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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 is a dialect of Bengali spoken in the southeastern part of West Bengal, India?

  1. Adibasi Bengali

  2. Malpahari

  3. Rajbangsi

  4. Koch Rajbangsi
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Explanation

Adibasi Bengali is a dialect of Bengali spoken in the southeastern part of West Bengal, India, and in parts of Bangladesh. It is also known as Adivasi Bangla or Adivasi.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a dialect of Bengali spoken in the northeastern part of West Bengal, India?

  1. Koch Rajbangsi

  2. Rajbangsi

  3. Malpahari

  4. Kamtapuri
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Explanation

Koch Rajbangsi is a dialect of Bengali spoken in the northeastern part of West Bengal, India, and in parts of Bangladesh. It is also known as Koch Bangla or Koch.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language spoken in the Jaisalmer region?

  1. Hindi

  2. Rajasthani

  3. Gujarati

  4. Marwari
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Marwari is the primary language spoken in the Jaisalmer region, a dialect of the Rajasthani language.

Multiple choice

Which North Indian language is the most widely spoken in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Bengali

  4. Marathi
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Explanation

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India, with over 400 million native speakers.

Multiple choice

Which North Indian language is the official language of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Bengali

  4. Marathi
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Explanation

Hindi is the official language of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, which is the most populous state in India.

Multiple choice

Which North Indian language is the official language of the Indian state of Punjab?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Bengali

  4. Marathi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Punjabi is the official language of the Indian state of Punjab, which is located in the northwestern part of India.

Multiple choice

Which North Indian language is the official language of the Indian state of West Bengal?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Bengali

  4. Marathi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bengali is the official language of the Indian state of West Bengal, which is located in the eastern part of India.

Multiple choice

Which North Indian language is the official language of the Indian state of Maharashtra?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Bengali

  4. Marathi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Marathi is the official language of the Indian state of Maharashtra, which is located in the western part of India.

Multiple choice

Which North Indian language is the official language of the Indian state of Bihar?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Bengali

  4. Maithili
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Explanation

Hindi is the official language of the Indian state of Bihar, which is located in the eastern part of India.

Multiple choice

Which North Indian language is the official language of the Indian state of Rajasthan?

  1. Hindi

  2. Rajasthani

  3. Punjabi

  4. Marathi
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Explanation

Hindi is the official language of the Indian state of Rajasthan, which is located in the western part of India.

Multiple choice

Which North Indian language is the official language of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Bengali

  4. Marathi
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Explanation

Hindi is the official language of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, which is located in the central part of India.

Multiple choice

Which North Indian language is the official language of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Bengali

  4. Chhattisgarhi
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Explanation

Hindi is the official language of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, which is located in the central part of India.

Multiple choice

Which North Indian language is the official language of the Indian state of Uttarakhand?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Bengali

  4. Garhwali
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Explanation

Hindi is the official language of the Indian state of Uttarakhand, which is located in the northern part of India.

Multiple choice

Which North Indian language is the official language of the Indian state of Haryana?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Bengali

  4. Haryanvi
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Explanation

Hindi is the official language of the Indian state of Haryana, which is located in the northern part of India.

Multiple choice

Which North Indian language is the official language of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Bengali

  4. Pahari
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Explanation

Hindi is the official language of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, which is located in the northern part of India.