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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 languages is spoken by the Oraon people of Jharkhand?

  1. Hindi

  2. Santali

  3. Ho

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

Kurukh is spoken by the Oraon people of Jharkhand, while Hindi, Santali, and Ho are spoken by other ethnic groups in the state.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the Santhal people of Jharkhand?

  1. Hindi

  2. Santali

  3. Ho

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

Santali is spoken by the Santhal people of Jharkhand, while Hindi, Ho, and Kurukh are spoken by other ethnic groups in the state.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the Kharia people of Jharkhand?

  1. Hindi

  2. Santali

  3. Ho

  4. Kharia
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kharia is spoken by the Kharia people of Jharkhand, while Hindi, Santali, and Ho are spoken by other ethnic groups in the state.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the Mundari people of Jharkhand?

  1. Hindi

  2. Santali

  3. Mundari

  4. Kurukh
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mundari is spoken by the Mundari people of Jharkhand, while Hindi, Santali, and Kurukh are spoken by other ethnic groups in the state.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the Bhumij people of Jharkhand?

  1. Hindi

  2. Santali

  3. Ho

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

Bhumij is spoken by the Bhumij people of Jharkhand, while Hindi, Santali, and Ho are spoken by other ethnic groups in the state.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the Birhor people of Jharkhand?

  1. Hindi

  2. Santali

  3. Ho

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

Birhor is spoken by the Birhor people of Jharkhand, while Hindi, Santali, and Ho are spoken by other ethnic groups in the state.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the Korwa people of Jharkhand?

  1. Hindi

  2. Santali

  3. Ho

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

Korwa is spoken by the Korwa people of Jharkhand, while Hindi, Santali, and Ho are spoken by other ethnic groups in the state.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the Asur people of Jharkhand?

  1. Hindi

  2. Santali

  3. Ho

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

Asur is spoken by the Asur people of Jharkhand, while Hindi, Santali, and Ho are spoken by other ethnic groups in the state.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the Mal Paharia people of Jharkhand?

  1. Hindi

  2. Santali

  3. Ho

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

Mal Paharia is spoken by the Mal Paharia people of Jharkhand, while Hindi, Santali, and Ho are spoken by other ethnic groups in the state.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the Sauria Paharia people of Jharkhand?

  1. Hindi

  2. Santali

  3. Ho

  4. Sauria Paharia
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sauria Paharia is spoken by the Sauria Paharia people of Jharkhand, while Hindi, Santali, and Ho are spoken by other ethnic groups in the state.

Multiple choice

Which language is the ninth most widely used on the internet in India?

  1. Gujarati

  2. Odia

  3. Punjabi

  4. Assamese
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gujarati is the ninth most widely used language on the internet in India, with over 20 million users.

Multiple choice

Which language is the tenth most widely used on the internet in India?

  1. Odia

  2. Punjabi

  3. Assamese

  4. Kashmiri
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Odia is the tenth most widely used language on the internet in India, with over 10 million users.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the largest number of people in Bangladesh?

  1. Bangla

  2. Chittagonian

  3. Sylheti

  4. Tripuri
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A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Daman and Diu?

  1. Gujarati

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Portuguese
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gujarati is the official language of Daman and Diu, as it is the most widely spoken language in the territory.

Multiple choice

What is the second most spoken language in Daman and Diu?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Portuguese

  4. English
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the second most spoken language in Daman and Diu, as it is the official language of India and is widely understood throughout the country.