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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 predominantly spoken in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada
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Hindi is the official language of Madhya Pradesh and is widely spoken throughout the state.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Gondi people, an indigenous tribe of Central India?

  1. Gondi

  2. Munda

  3. Bhili

  4. Kurukh
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Gondi is the primary language of the Gondi people and is spoken in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Korku people, another indigenous tribe of Central India?

  1. Korku

  2. Bhili

  3. Kurukh

  4. Santali
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Korku is the native language of the Korku people and is spoken in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Bhil people, one of the largest tribal groups in India?

  1. Bhili

  2. Gondi

  3. Korku

  4. Kurukh
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Bhili is the primary language of the Bhil people and is spoken in parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Kurukh people, an indigenous tribe primarily residing in Central India?

  1. Kurukh

  2. Bhili

  3. Gondi

  4. Korku
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Kurukh is the native language of the Kurukh people and is spoken in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Halbi people, an indigenous tribe of Central India?

  1. Halbi

  2. Gondi

  3. Korku

  4. Kurukh
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Halbi is the primary language of the Halbi people and is spoken in parts of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Baiga people, an indigenous tribe of Central India?

  1. Baiga

  2. Gondi

  3. Korku

  4. Kurukh
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Baiga is the native language of the Baiga people and is spoken in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Maria people, an indigenous tribe of Central India?

  1. Maria

  2. Gondi

  3. Korku

  4. Kurukh
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Maria is the primary language of the Maria people and is spoken in parts of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha.

Multiple choice

Which language has the highest radio listenership in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu
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Hindi has the highest radio listenership in India, with 40% of the population tuning in to Hindi-language radio stations.

Multiple choice

Which dialect of Rajasthani is spoken in the eastern part of Rajasthan?

  1. Mewari

  2. Marwari

  3. Jaipuri

  4. Dhundhari
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Dhundhari is spoken in the eastern part of Rajasthan, including the cities of Jaipur, Alwar, and Bharatpur.

Multiple choice

Which dialect of Rajasthani is spoken in the western part of Rajasthan?

  1. Mewari

  2. Marwari

  3. Jaipuri

  4. Mewati
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Explanation

Marwari is spoken in the western part of Rajasthan, including the cities of Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer.

Multiple choice

Which dialect of Rajasthani is spoken in the southern part of Rajasthan?

  1. Mewari

  2. Marwari

  3. Jaipuri

  4. Vagdi
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Mewari is spoken in the southern part of Rajasthan, including the cities of Udaipur, Chittorgarh, and Bhilwara.

Multiple choice

Which dialect of Rajasthani is spoken in the northern part of Rajasthan?

  1. Mewari

  2. Marwari

  3. Jaipuri

  4. Shekhawati
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Explanation

Shekhawati is spoken in the northern part of Rajasthan, including the cities of Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and Churu.

Multiple choice

Which dialect of Rajasthani is spoken in the central part of Rajasthan?

  1. Mewari

  2. Marwari

  3. Jaipuri

  4. Hadoti
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Explanation

Jaipuri is spoken in the central part of Rajasthan, including the city of Jaipur.

Multiple choice

Which dialect of Rajasthani is spoken in the southeastern part of Rajasthan?

  1. Mewari

  2. Marwari

  3. Jaipuri

  4. Malvi
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Explanation

Malvi is spoken in the southeastern part of Rajasthan, including the city of Kota.