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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 recognized as a regional language by the ICCR?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Gujarati

  4. Kannada

  5. Telugu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is not recognized as a regional language by the ICCR.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is recognized as a regional language by the ICCR?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Punjabi

  4. Marathi

  5. Tamil
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Marathi is recognized as a regional language by the ICCR.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is recognized as a regional language by the ICCR?

  1. Nepali

  2. Bhojpuri

  3. Maithili

  4. Magadhi

  5. Angika
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Bhojpuri is recognized as a regional language by the ICCR.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is not recognized as a regional language by the ICCR?

  1. Rajasthani

  2. Haryanvi

  3. Pahari

  4. Dogri

  5. Kumaoni
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Pahari is not recognized as a regional language by the ICCR.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is recognized as a regional language by the ICCR?

  1. Garhwali

  2. Kumaoni

  3. Jaunsari

  4. Bhotia

  5. Tharu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Garhwali is recognized as a regional language by the ICCR.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is recognized as a regional language by the ICCR?

  1. Santali

  2. Mundari

  3. Ho

  4. Bhumij

  5. Kharia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Santali is recognized as a regional language by the ICCR.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is not recognized as a regional language by the ICCR?

  1. Gondi

  2. Korku

  3. Muria

  4. Baiga

  5. Bharia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Bharia is not recognized as a regional language by the ICCR.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is recognized as a regional language by the ICCR?

  1. Kurukh

  2. Malto

  3. Brahui

  4. Kodava

  5. Tulu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kurukh is recognized as a regional language by the ICCR.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is not recognized as a regional language by the ICCR?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Meitei

  3. Naga

  4. Kuki

  5. Chin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Naga is not recognized as a regional language by the ICCR.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is recognized as a regional language by the ICCR?

  1. Bodo

  2. Karbi

  3. Dimasa

  4. Khasi

  5. Garo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bodo is recognized as a regional language by the ICCR.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the official language of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

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

Hindi is the official language of India, as per the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following states has the least official languages?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Goa

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

Mizoram has the least official languages, with only 1 official language.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most widely spoken tribal language in India?

  1. Gondi

  2. Bhili

  3. Santhali

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

Gondi is the most widely spoken tribal language in India, with approximately 3 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following tribal languages is spoken in the state of Odisha?

  1. Gondi

  2. Bhili

  3. Santhali

  4. Munda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Santhali is a tribal language spoken in the state of Odisha, as well as in parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Bihar.

Multiple choice

Which of the following tribal languages is spoken in the state of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Gondi

  2. Bhili

  3. Santhali

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

Bhili is a tribal language spoken in the state of Madhya Pradesh, as well as in parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.