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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

What is the primary language used in radio broadcasting in Pakistan?

  1. Urdu

  2. Punjabi

  3. Sindhi

  4. Balochi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Urdu is the official language of Pakistan and is primarily used in radio broadcasting.

Multiple choice

Which language is primarily used in radio broadcasting in Bangladesh?

  1. Bangla

  2. Urdu

  3. Hindi

  4. Nepali
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Explanation

Bangla, also known as Bengali, is the official language of Bangladesh and is widely used in radio broadcasting.

Multiple choice

What is the official language used in radio broadcasting in the Maldives?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. English

  3. Arabic

  4. Hindi
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Explanation

Dhivehi, also known as Maldivian, is the official language of the Maldives and is used in radio broadcasting.

Multiple choice

Which language is predominantly used in radio broadcasting in Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. Hindi

  3. Newari

  4. Tamang
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Explanation

Nepali is the official language of Nepal and is predominantly used in radio broadcasting.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language used in radio broadcasting in Pakistan?

  1. Urdu

  2. Punjabi

  3. Sindhi

  4. Balochi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Urdu is the official language of Pakistan and is primarily used in radio broadcasting.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by a small but significant population in Puducherry?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Punjabi
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Explanation

Hindi is spoken by a small but significant population in Puducherry, primarily due to the presence of migrants from northern India.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by another small community in Puducherry?

  1. Gujarati

  2. Punjabi

  3. Bengali

  4. Odia
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Explanation

Gujarati is spoken by another small community in Puducherry, primarily consisting of migrants from Gujarat.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by a very small community in Puducherry?

  1. Punjabi

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Assamese
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Explanation

Punjabi is spoken by a very small community in Puducherry, primarily consisting of migrants from Punjab.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by another very small community in Puducherry?

  1. Bengali

  2. Odia

  3. Assamese

  4. Kashmiri
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Explanation

Bengali is spoken by another very small community in Puducherry, primarily consisting of migrants from West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by a tiny community in Puducherry?

  1. Odia

  2. Assamese

  3. Kashmiri

  4. Konkani
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Explanation

Odia is spoken by a tiny community in Puducherry, primarily consisting of migrants from Odisha.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by another tiny community in Puducherry?

  1. Assamese

  2. Kashmiri

  3. Konkani

  4. Manipuri
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Explanation

Assamese is spoken by another tiny community in Puducherry, primarily consisting of migrants from Assam.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by a tiny community in Puducherry?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Nepali

  3. Marwari

  4. Rajasthani
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Explanation

Manipuri is spoken by a tiny community in Puducherry, primarily consisting of migrants from Manipur.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by another tiny community in Puducherry?

  1. Nepali

  2. Marwari

  3. Rajasthani

  4. Bhojpuri
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Explanation

Nepali is spoken by another tiny community in Puducherry, primarily consisting of migrants from Nepal.

Multiple choice

Which language is the fourteenth most widely spoken language in the ADB's developing member countries?

  1. Nepali

  2. Sinhala

  3. Uzbek

  4. Kazakh
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Explanation

Nepali is the fourteenth most widely spoken language in the ADB's developing member countries.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language used in Odissi music?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Odia

  4. Bengali
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Explanation

Odissi music is primarily sung in Odia, the language of the state of Odisha in India.