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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 spoken by the Hindu community in Delhi?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Punjabi

  4. English
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the language spoken by the Hindu community in Delhi, as it is their native language.

Multiple choice

Which language is the twelfth most widely spoken in the United Nations General Assembly?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Indonesian

  4. Bengali
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the twelfth most widely spoken language in the United Nations General Assembly, with over 1 country using it as their official language.

Multiple choice

What is the most widely spoken language in the Nicobar Islands?

  1. Nicobarese

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Tamil
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nicobarese is the most widely spoken language in the Nicobar Islands, with over 30,000 speakers.

Multiple choice

How many languages are spoken in the Nicobar Islands?

  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 6

  4. 8
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C Correct answer
Explanation

There are six languages spoken in the Nicobar Islands: Car Nicobarese, Chowra, Great Nicobarese, Katchal, Nancowry, and Teressa.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken on the island of Car Nicobar?

  1. Car Nicobarese

  2. Chowra

  3. Great Nicobarese

  4. Katchal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Car Nicobarese is spoken on the island of Car Nicobar.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken on the island of Chowra?

  1. Car Nicobarese

  2. Chowra

  3. Great Nicobarese

  4. Katchal
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Chowra is spoken on the island of Chowra.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken on the island of Great Nicobar?

  1. Car Nicobarese

  2. Chowra

  3. Great Nicobarese

  4. Katchal
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Great Nicobarese is spoken on the island of Great Nicobar.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken on the island of Katchal?

  1. Car Nicobarese

  2. Chowra

  3. Great Nicobarese

  4. Katchal
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Katchal is spoken on the island of Katchal.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken on the island of Nancowry?

  1. Car Nicobarese

  2. Chowra

  3. Great Nicobarese

  4. Nancowry
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Nancowry is spoken on the island of Nancowry.

Multiple choice

Which language is considered to be the most endangered language in the Nicobar Islands?

  1. Car Nicobarese

  2. Chowra

  3. Great Nicobarese

  4. Teressa
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Teressa is considered to be the most endangered language in the Nicobar Islands, with only a few speakers remaining.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of the Nicobar Islands?

  1. Nicobarese

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Tamil
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the official language of the Nicobar Islands, along with English.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in education in the Nicobar Islands?

  1. Nicobarese

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Tamil
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the language used in education in the Nicobar Islands, along with English.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in government in the Nicobar Islands?

  1. Nicobarese

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Tamil
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the language used in government in the Nicobar Islands, along with English.

Multiple choice

Which language is predominantly used in the folk arts and crafts of Kashmir?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Dogri

  3. Pahari

  4. Ladakhi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kashmiri is the predominant language used in the folk arts and crafts of Kashmir, reflecting the region's rich cultural heritage.

Multiple choice

Which language is associated with the intricate Madhubani paintings of Bihar?

  1. Maithili

  2. Bhojpuri

  3. Magahi

  4. Angika
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Maithili is the language closely associated with the Madhubani paintings, which are a celebrated art form of Bihar.