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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 Pahari language is spoken in the Kangra region of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Mandeali

  2. Kangri

  3. Kulluvi

  4. Chamba Lahuli
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B Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. Mandeali

  2. Kangri

  3. Kulluvi

  4. Chamba Lahuli
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Gaddi tribe of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Gaddi

  2. Pahari

  3. Dogri

  4. Punjabi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Gaddi is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Gaddi tribe of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Kinnauri tribe of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Kinnauri

  2. Pahari

  3. Dogri

  4. Punjabi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kinnauri is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Kinnauri tribe of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Lahauli tribe of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Lahauli

  2. Pahari

  3. Dogri

  4. Punjabi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lahauli is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Lahauli tribe of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Pangwali tribe of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Pangwali

  2. Pahari

  3. Dogri

  4. Punjabi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pangwali is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Pangwali tribe of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Sirmauri tribe of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Sirmauri

  2. Pahari

  3. Dogri

  4. Punjabi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sirmauri is a Pahari language spoken by the Sirmauri tribe of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Spiti tribe of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Spiti

  2. Pahari

  3. Dogri

  4. Punjabi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Spiti is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Spiti tribe of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Bilaspuri tribe of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Bilaspuri

  2. Pahari

  3. Dogri

  4. Punjabi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bilaspuri is a Pahari language spoken by the Bilaspuri tribe of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Hamirpuri tribe of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Hamirpuri

  2. Pahari

  3. Dogri

  4. Punjabi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hamirpuri is a Pahari language spoken by the Hamirpuri tribe of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Kangri tribe of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Kangri

  2. Pahari

  3. Dogri

  4. Punjabi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kangri is a Pahari language spoken by the Kangri tribe of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

What is the second most widely spoken language in Lakshadweep?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Dhivehi

  4. Arabic
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dhivehi is the second most widely spoken language in Lakshadweep, as it is the native language of the Lakshadweep people.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the largest number of people in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is spoken by over 40% of the population of India, making it the most widely spoken language in the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Marathi

  2. Hindi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Konkani
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Marathi is the official language of the state of Maharashtra and is spoken by over 70% of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the state of West Bengal?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Odia

  4. Assamese
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bengali is the official language of the state of West Bengal and is spoken by over 80% of the population.