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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

The state of Madhya Pradesh is located in the central region of India. Which language is considered the official language of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Rajasthani
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the official language of Madhya Pradesh and is spoken by a majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an endangered language spoken in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Tamil

  4. Toda
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Toda is an endangered language spoken by the Toda people of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu, India.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Bhil people of India?

  1. Bhili

  2. Hindi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bhili is the native language of the Bhil people of India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the endangered language spoken by the Gondi people of India?

  1. Gondi

  2. Hindi

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gondi is an endangered language spoken by the Gondi people of Central India.

Multiple choice

Which language is commonly used in Hindustani classical music?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Punjabi

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindustani classical music is a genre of music that originated in the northern part of India, and Hindi is the most commonly used language in this genre.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in Manipuri, a classical dance form from Manipur?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Assamese

  3. Bengali

  4. Odia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Manipuri is a classical dance form that originated in Manipur, and Manipuri is the language used in this dance form.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in Sattriya, a classical dance form from Assam?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Manipuri
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sattriya is a classical dance form that originated in Assam, and Assamese is the language used in this dance form.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in Rajasthani folk music?

  1. Rajasthani

  2. Hindi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthani folk music is a genre of music that originated in Rajasthan, and Rajasthani is the language used in this genre.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in Assamese folk music?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Manipuri
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Assamese folk music is a genre of music that originated in Assam, and Assamese is the language used in this genre.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in Kashmiri folk music?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Hindi

  3. Punjabi

  4. Urdu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kashmiri folk music is a genre of music that originated in Kashmir, and Kashmiri is the language used in this genre.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is the official language of India?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the official language of India, along with English.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of West Bengal?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bengali is the official language of the state of West Bengal.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Odia
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Odia is the official language of the state of Odisha.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Assamese

  4. Telugu
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Assamese is the official language of the state of Assam.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Kokborok
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kokborok is the official language of the state of Tripura.