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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

The East Indian language with the largest number of speakers is:

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

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

Hindi is the official language of India and is spoken by over 400 million people.

Multiple choice

The East Indian language that is spoken in the state of West Bengal is:

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

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

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

Multiple choice

The East Indian language that is spoken in the state of Odisha is:

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

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

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

Multiple choice

The East Indian language that is spoken in the state of Maharashtra is:

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

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

Marathi is the official language of the Indian state of Maharashtra and is also spoken in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.

Multiple choice

The East Indian language that is spoken in the state of Gujarat is:

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Gujarati

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

Gujarati is the official language of the Indian state of Gujarat and is also spoken in parts of Rajasthan and Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is known for its rich 'Odissi' dance form?

  1. Odia

  2. Bengali

  3. Hindi

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

Odia is spoken in the eastern Indian state of Odisha and is known for its distinctive 'Odissi' dance form.

Multiple choice

The East Indian language that is spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh is:

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

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

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

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is known for its unique 'Manipuri' dance form?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Bengali

  3. Hindi

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Manipuri is spoken in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur and is known for its distinctive 'Manipuri' dance form.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a Persian loanword in Hindi?

  1. kitab

  2. kitabkhana

  3. kitab-ul-ilm

  4. kitab-e-ilm
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kitab-e-ilm is an Arabic loanword in Hindi, while kitab, kitabkhana, and kitab-ul-ilm are all Persian loanwords.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of an Arabic loanword in Marathi?

  1. kitab

  2. kitabkhana

  3. kitab-ul-ilm

  4. kitab-e-ilm
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kitab is an Arabic loanword in Marathi, while kitabkhana, kitab-ul-ilm, and kitab-e-ilm are all Persian loanwords.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of an Arabic loanword in Punjabi?

  1. kitab

  2. kitabkhana

  3. kitab-ul-ilm

  4. kitab-e-ilm
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kitab is an Arabic loanword in Punjabi, while kitabkhana, kitab-ul-ilm, and kitab-e-ilm are all Persian loanwords.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of an Arabic loanword in Assamese?

  1. kitab

  2. kitabkhana

  3. kitab-ul-ilm

  4. kitab-e-ilm
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kitab is an Arabic loanword in Assamese, while kitabkhana, kitab-ul-ilm, and kitab-e-ilm are all Persian loanwords.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of an Arabic loanword in Kashmiri?

  1. kitab

  2. kitabkhana

  3. kitab-ul-ilm

  4. kitab-e-ilm
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kitab is an Arabic loanword in Kashmiri, while kitabkhana, kitab-ul-ilm, and kitab-e-ilm are all Persian loanwords.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is also unscheduled in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Dogri

  3. Bhojpuri

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

Bhojpuri is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Bhojpur region of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is also unscheduled in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Santali

  2. Munda

  3. Oraon

  4. Ho
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Santali is an Austroasiatic language spoken by the Santhal people, primarily in the states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha.