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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 not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Bodo
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bodo is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. It is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Bodo people of Assam and West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is considered to be the oldest language in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Bodo
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sanskrit is considered to be the oldest language in India. It is the liturgical language of Hinduism and is also used in classical Indian literature.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the Bodo people of Assam and West Bengal?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Bodo
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bodo is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Bodo people of Assam and West Bengal. It is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of West Bengal?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bengali is the official language of the state of West Bengal, and it is also spoken in parts of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Odisha?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Odia
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Odia is the official language of the state of Odisha, and it is also spoken in parts of West Bengal and Chhattisgarh.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Bihar?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Maithili
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Maithili is the official language of the state of Bihar, and it is also spoken in parts of Nepal and West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Jharkhand?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Santali
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Santali is the official language of the state of Jharkhand, and it is also spoken in parts of West Bengal, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Chhattisgarhi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chhattisgarhi is the official language of the state of Chhattisgarh, and it is also spoken in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Odisha.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Assam?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Assamese
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Assamese is the official language of the state of Assam, and it is also spoken in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Meghalaya?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Khasi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Khasi is the official language of the state of Meghalaya, and it is also spoken in parts of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Manipur?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Manipuri
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Manipuri is the official language of the state of Manipur, and it is also spoken in parts of Assam and Nagaland.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Mizoram?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Mizo
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mizo is the official language of the state of Mizoram, and it is also spoken in parts of Assam and Manipur.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Nagaland?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Naga
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Naga is the official language of the state of Nagaland, and it is also spoken in parts of Assam and Manipur.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Tripura?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Kokborok
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kokborok is the official language of the state of Tripura, and it is also spoken in parts of Assam and Mizoram.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Arunachal Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Adi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Adi is the official language of the state of Arunachal Pradesh, and it is also spoken in parts of Assam and Nagaland.