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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 did Mahasweta Devi write in?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Gujarati
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mahasweta Devi was a Bengali writer who wrote in the Bengali language.

Multiple choice

Which language did Anita Desai write in?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Bengali

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Anita Desai is an Indian writer who wrote in the English language.

Multiple choice

Which language did Nayantara Sahgal write in?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Bengali

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nayantara Sahgal is an Indian writer who wrote in the English language.

Multiple choice

Which language did Jhumpa Lahiri write in?

  1. English

  2. Bengali

  3. Hindi

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jhumpa Lahiri is an Indian writer who wrote in the English language.

Multiple choice

Which language did Bharati Mukherjee write in?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Bengali

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bharati Mukherjee is an Indian writer who wrote in the English language.

Multiple choice

Which language did Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni write in?

  1. English

  2. Bengali

  3. Hindi

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is an Indian writer who wrote in the English language.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Pahari language?

  1. Dogri

  2. Kashmiri

  3. Nepali

  4. Punjabi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dogri is a Pahari language spoken in the Jammu region of India.

Multiple choice

Which Pahari language is spoken in the Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Kangri

  2. Mandeali

  3. Kulluvi

  4. Sirmauri
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kulluvi is a Pahari language spoken in the Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which Pahari language is spoken in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand?

  1. Jaunsari

  2. Garhwali

  3. Kumaoni

  4. Pahari-Sirmauri
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Garhwali is a Pahari language spoken in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.

Multiple choice

What is the unique feature of the Pahari language?

  1. Tonal language

  2. Agglutinative language

  3. Isolating language

  4. Polysynthetic language
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pahari is an agglutinative language, which means that words are formed by adding suffixes to roots.

Multiple choice

Which Pahari language is spoken in the Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Kangri

  2. Mandeali

  3. Kulluvi

  4. Sirmauri
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kangri is a Pahari language spoken in the Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which Pahari language is spoken in the Chamba region of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Kangri

  2. Mandeali

  3. Kulluvi

  4. Chameali
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chameali is a Pahari language spoken in the Chamba region of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which Pahari language is spoken in the Sirmaur region of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Kangri

  2. Mandeali

  3. Kulluvi

  4. Sirmauri
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sirmauri is a Pahari language spoken in the Sirmaur region of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

What is the unique feature of the Pahari language?

  1. Tonal language

  2. Agglutinative language

  3. Isolating language

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

Pahari is an agglutinative language, which means that words are formed by adding suffixes to roots.

Multiple choice

Which Pahari language is spoken in the Mandi region of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Kangri

  2. Mandeali

  3. Kulluvi

  4. Sirmauri
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mandeali is a Pahari language spoken in the Mandi region of Himachal Pradesh.