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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

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In which language the maximum number of newspapers are published in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. English

  4. Malyalam
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Explanation
  •  In India Hindi is the largest circulation paper followed by English and Urdu.
  •  As per the data from Annual Statements received, the highest numbers of newspapers were published in Hindi (4131), followed by English (864), Gujarati (775), Urdu (463) Bengali (445),  and Marathi (328).
  •  In circulation, Hindi newspapers continued to lead with 7,66,98,490 copies followed by English with 3,41,06,816 copies.  Gujarati Press with 98,44,710 copies came third.  Urdu and Malayalam language press closely followed with 92,17,892 and 82,06,227 copies respectively.
Multiple choice social studies importance of transport system importance of transportation system introduction to transport and communication transportation services language, writing and great books

The largest number of newspapers published in India is in which of the following languages?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Urdu

  4. Marathi
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Explanation

A.  Hindi


As per the data from the Annual statements received, the highest number of newspapers were published in Hindi (7910), followed by English (1406), Urdu (938), Gujarati (761), Telugu (603), Marathi (521), Bengali (472), Tamil (272), Oriya (245), Kannada (200) and Malayalam (192). In terms of circulation, according to the report, Hindi newspapers continued to lead with 15,54,94,770 copies followed by English with 5,53,70,184 copies. Urdu press had a figure of 2,16,39,230 copies.

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Of which language are 'Vraj' and 'Khodiboli' the dialects?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Urdu

  4. Sindhi
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Explanation

Vraj and Khodiboli dialects belong to the Hindi language. Kharioli originated in Delhi and an adjacent region within the Ganges-Yamuna Doab. It absorbed numerous Persian words and came to be used as a lingua franca throughout the empire. Vraj bhasha descended from Shauraseni Prakrit. Its purest forms are spoken in the cities of Mathura, Agra, Etah, and Aligarh.

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Which is the official language of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Tamil

  4. None of these
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Explanation

The adoption of an official language for the Indian Republic was a hotly debated issue during the framing of the Indian Constitution after India's Independence from the United Kingdom. After an exhaustive and divisive debate, Hindi was adopted as the official language of India with English continuing as an associate official language for a period of fifteen years, after which Hindi would become the sole official language. 

Multiple choice

True or False: Konkani is NOT the Official Language of Goa

  1. TRUE

  2. FALSE
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Konkani is the official language of Goa, having been granted this status under the Goa, Daman and Diu Official Language Act of 1987. Therefore, the statement that it is NOT the official language is false.

Multiple choice

What language is Ghazal performed in?

  1. Urdu

  2. Tamil

  3. Arabic

  4. Hindi
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Explanation

The Ghazal is a poetic form consisting of rhyming couplets and a refrain, with each line sharing the same meter. It is primarily performed in Urdu, though it exists in other languages.

Multiple choice

In which state is the main language Khasi?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Punjab

  4. Meghalaya
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Khasi is one of the primary languages spoken in the state of Meghalaya, particularly in the Khasi Hills region. It is an Austroasiatic language.