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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 largest number of people in Bihar?

  1. Hindi

  2. Maithili

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Urdu
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Hindi is spoken by the largest number of people in Bihar, followed by Maithili, Bhojpuri, and Urdu.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Mithila region of Bihar?

  1. Maithili

  2. Bhojpuri

  3. Hindi

  4. Urdu
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Maithili is spoken in the Mithila region of Bihar, which includes the districts of Madhubani, Darbhanga, Samastipur, and Begusarai.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Bhojpur region of Bihar?

  1. Bhojpuri

  2. Maithili

  3. Hindi

  4. Urdu
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Bhojpuri is spoken in the Bhojpur region of Bihar, which includes the districts of Bhojpur, Buxar, and Kaimur.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Magadh region of Bihar?

  1. Hindi

  2. Maithili

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Urdu
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Hindi is spoken in the Magadh region of Bihar, which includes the districts of Patna, Gaya, and Nalanda.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Seemanchal region of Bihar?

  1. Urdu

  2. Maithili

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Hindi
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Urdu is spoken in the Seemanchal region of Bihar, which includes the districts of Kishanganj, Araria, and Purnia.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Angika region of Bihar?

  1. Angika

  2. Maithili

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Hindi
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Angika is spoken in the Angika region of Bihar, which includes the districts of Bhagalpur, Munger, and Jamui.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Vajjika region of Bihar?

  1. Vajjika

  2. Maithili

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Hindi
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Vajjika is spoken in the Vajjika region of Bihar, which includes the districts of Vaishali, Muzaffarpur, and Sitamarhi.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Magahi region of Bihar?

  1. Magahi

  2. Maithili

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Hindi
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Magahi is spoken in the Magahi region of Bihar, which includes the districts of Patna, Gaya, and Nalanda.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Khortha region of Bihar?

  1. Khortha

  2. Maithili

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Hindi
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Khortha is spoken in the Khortha region of Bihar, which includes the districts of Rohtas and Kaimur.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Surjapuri region of Bihar?

  1. Surjapuri

  2. Maithili

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Hindi
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Surjapuri is spoken in the Surjapuri region of Bihar, which includes the districts of Saran and Siwan.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Braj region of Bihar?

  1. Braj

  2. Maithili

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Hindi
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Explanation

Braj is spoken in the Braj region of Bihar, which includes the districts of Bhojpur and Buxar.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Awadhi region of Bihar?

  1. Awadhi

  2. Maithili

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Hindi
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Awadhi is spoken in the Awadhi region of Bihar, which includes the districts of West Champaran and East Champaran.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Haryanvi region of Bihar?

  1. Haryanvi

  2. Maithili

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Hindi
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Haryanvi is spoken in the Haryanvi region of Bihar, which includes the district of Kishanganj.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Rajasthani region of Bihar?

  1. Rajasthani

  2. Maithili

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Hindi
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Rajasthani is spoken in the Rajasthani region of Bihar, which includes the district of Kishanganj.

Multiple choice

What was the primary language of instruction at Odantapuri University?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Pali

  3. Prakrit

  4. Tibetan
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Sanskrit was the primary language used for teaching and learning at Odantapuri University.