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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 language is used in the communication between the central government and the citizens of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Regional Languages

  4. Sanskrit
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Correct answer
Explanation

Both Hindi and English are used in the communication between the central government and the citizens of India.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the communication between the state governments and the citizens of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Regional Languages

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

Regional languages are used in the communication between the state governments and the citizens of India.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the majority of the population in India?

  1. Indo-Aryan

  2. Dravidian

  3. Sino-Tibetan

  4. Austroasiatic
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indo-Aryan language family is spoken by over 70% of the population in India.

Multiple choice

What is the most widely spoken Indo-Aryan language in the world?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bengali

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is spoken by over 600 million people worldwide, making it the most widely spoken Indo-Aryan language.

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Aryan language is spoken in Pakistan?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bengali

  4. Punjabi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Urdu is the official language of Pakistan and is spoken by over 100 million people.

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Aryan language is spoken in Bangladesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bengali

  4. Assamese
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bengali is the official language of Bangladesh and is spoken by over 200 million people.

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Aryan language is spoken in Nepal?

  1. Hindi

  2. Nepali

  3. Maithili

  4. Bhojpuri
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Nepali is the official language of Nepal and is spoken by over 12 million people.

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Aryan language is spoken in the Maldives?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

  4. Bengali
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dhivehi is the official language of the Maldives and is spoken by over 300,000 people.

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Aryan language is spoken in Mauritius?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bhojpuri

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

Bhojpuri is spoken by over 500,000 people in Mauritius.

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Aryan language is spoken in Fiji?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Fiji Hindi

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

Fiji Hindi is spoken by over 300,000 people in Fiji.

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Aryan language is spoken in Guyana?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. English
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bhojpuri is spoken by over 200,000 people in Guyana.

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Aryan language is spoken in Suriname?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Sarnami Hindustani

  4. English
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sarnami Hindustani is spoken by over 150,000 people in Suriname.

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Aryan language is spoken in Trinidad and Tobago?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. English
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bhojpuri is spoken by over 100,000 people in Trinidad and Tobago.

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Aryan language is spoken in Jamaica?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. English
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bhojpuri is spoken by over 50,000 people in Jamaica.

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Aryan language is spoken in Belize?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bhojpuri

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

Bhojpuri is spoken by over 20,000 people in Belize.