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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 also unscheduled in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Ladakhi

  2. Balti

  3. Dardic

  4. Burushaski
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ladakhi is a Tibetan language spoken in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Manipuri

  2. Naga

  3. Kuki-Chin

  4. Mizo
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Manipuri is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the state of Manipur.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Ahom

  2. Bodo

  3. Karbi

  4. Rabha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ahom is a Tai language spoken in the state of Assam.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Garhwali

  2. Kumaoni

  3. Jaunsari

  4. Bhotiya
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Explanation

Garhwali is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Malvi

  2. Nimadi

  3. Bundeli

  4. Bagheli
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Explanation

Malvi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is the official language of the state of West Bengal?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Assamese
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bengali is the official language of West Bengal and is also widely spoken in Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Odisha?

  1. Odia

  2. Bengali

  3. Assamese

  4. Hindi
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Explanation

Odia is the official language of Odisha and is spoken by over 30 million people.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is closely related to Hindi?

  1. Marathi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Punjabi

  4. Bhojpuri
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bhojpuri is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the eastern part of India and is closely related to Hindi.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Bihar?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bhojpuri

  3. Maithili

  4. Magahi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Maithili is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the northern part of Bihar and is closely related to Hindi.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is known for its rich folk literature?

  1. Assamese

  2. Odia

  3. Bengali

  4. Manipuri
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Explanation

Assamese is known for its rich folk literature, including traditional songs, ballads, and folktales.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Chhattisgarhi

  2. Hindi

  3. Odia

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Chhattisgarhi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh and is closely related to Hindi.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is known for its distinctive musical tradition?

  1. Bengali

  2. Odia

  3. Assamese

  4. Manipuri
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Manipuri is known for its distinctive musical tradition, which includes traditional instruments like the pena and the kartal.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Jharkhand?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bhojpuri

  3. Santali

  4. Mundari
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Santali is an Austroasiatic language spoken in the state of Jharkhand and is the largest Munda language.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Tripura?

  1. Bengali

  2. Tripuri

  3. Kokborok

  4. Manipuri
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kokborok is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the state of Tripura and is the official language of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is known for its distinctive weaving tradition?

  1. Assamese

  2. Odia

  3. Bengali

  4. Manipuri
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Manipuri is known for its distinctive weaving tradition, which includes traditional handloom techniques and intricate designs.