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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 East Indian language is the official language of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Odia

  4. Pahari
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the official language of Himachal Pradesh, a state in northern India.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is the official language of Uttarakhand?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Odia

  4. Garhwali
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the official language of Uttarakhand, a state in northern India.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is the official language of Delhi?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Odia

  4. Haryanvi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the official language of Delhi, the capital of India.

Multiple choice

The ICCR's Research and Documentation Centre in New Delhi is dedicated to the study and preservation of which language?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Arabic

  3. Persian

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

The ICCR's Research and Documentation Centre in New Delhi is dedicated to the study and preservation of Sanskrit, Arabic, and Persian languages, aiming to promote cultural understanding and exchange.

Multiple choice

The ICCR's Research and Documentation Centre in Kathmandu is dedicated to the study and preservation of which language?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Nepali

  3. Hindi

  4. Urdu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The ICCR's Research and Documentation Centre in Kathmandu is dedicated to the study and preservation of the Nepali language, promoting cultural exchange and understanding between India and Nepal.

Multiple choice

The ICCR's Research and Documentation Centre in Moscow is dedicated to the study and preservation of which language?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Russian

  3. Hindi

  4. Urdu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The ICCR's Research and Documentation Centre in Moscow is dedicated to the study and preservation of the Russian language, promoting cultural exchange and understanding between India and Russia.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most widely spoken in Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Sylheti

  3. Chittagonian

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

Bengali is the official language of Bangladesh and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

What is the second most widely spoken language in Bangladesh?

  1. Sylheti

  2. Chittagonian

  3. Rangpuri

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

Sylheti is spoken in the northeastern part of Bangladesh and is closely related to Bengali.

Multiple choice

What is the language spoken in the Rangpur region of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Sylheti

  3. Chittagonian

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

Rangpuri is a dialect of Bengali spoken in the Rangpur region of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Tripura people of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Sylheti

  3. Chittagonian

  4. Tripuri
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tripuri is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Tripura people of Bangladesh and is closely related to Bengali.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the official language of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

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

Bengali is the official language of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

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

Hindi is the official language of India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the official language of Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

Nepali is the official language of Nepal.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

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

Hindi is the official language of India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the official language of Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

Nepali is the official language of Nepal.