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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

What is the official language of the state of Bihar, India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bhojpuri

  3. Maithili

  4. Urdu
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Explanation

Hindi is the official language of Bihar, although several other languages, such as Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Urdu, are also spoken in the state.

Multiple choice

Which language is primarily used in the state of Assam, India?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Hindi

  4. Nepali
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Assamese is the official language of Assam and is spoken by the majority of the population. It is a member of the Indo-Aryan language family.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language spoken in the state of Manipur, India?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Hindi

  3. Bengali

  4. Naga
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Manipuri, also known as Meitei, is the official language of Manipur and is spoken by the majority of the population. It is a Tibeto-Burman language.

Multiple choice

Which language is predominantly used in the state of Tripura, India?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Tripuri

  4. Kokborok
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Explanation

Kokborok is the official language of Tripura and is spoken by the majority of the population. It is a Tibeto-Burman language.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of the state of Mizoram, India?

  1. Mizo

  2. Hindi

  3. Bengali

  4. Assamese
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Mizo, also known as Lushai, is the official language of Mizoram and is spoken by the majority of the population. It is a Tibeto-Burman language.

Multiple choice

Which language is primarily spoken in the state of Nagaland, India?

  1. Naga

  2. Hindi

  3. Assamese

  4. Manipuri
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Explanation

Naga is a collective term for a group of languages spoken by various Naga tribes in Nagaland. These languages belong to the Tibeto-Burman language family.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language used in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Assamese

  3. Bengali

  4. Nishi
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Explanation

Nishi is one of the major languages spoken in Arunachal Pradesh. It is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Nishi people.

Multiple choice

Which language is predominantly spoken in the state of Sikkim, India?

  1. Nepali

  2. Hindi

  3. Bengali

  4. Sikkimese
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Explanation

Nepali is the official language of Sikkim and is spoken by the majority of the population. It is also one of the official languages of India.

Multiple choice

Which language is predominantly spoken in the state of Meghalaya, India?

  1. Khasi

  2. Hindi

  3. Bengali

  4. Assamese
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Explanation

Khasi is the most widely spoken language in Meghalaya. It is an Austroasiatic language spoken by the Khasi people.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language used in the state of Chhattisgarh, India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Chhattisgarhi

  3. Odia

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Chhattisgarhi is the most widely spoken language in Chhattisgarh. It is an Indo-Aryan language closely related to Hindi.

Multiple choice

Which language is predominantly spoken in the state of Jharkhand, India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Santali
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Explanation

Santali is the most widely spoken language in Jharkhand, followed by Hindi. Santali is an Austroasiatic language spoken by the Santhal people.

Multiple choice

What is the language of the traditional music of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Urdu

  3. Nepali

  4. Sinhala
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Bengali is the language of the traditional music of Bangladesh, which includes genres like Baul, Bhatiali, and Kirtan.

Multiple choice

What is the language of the traditional music of Pakistan?

  1. Urdu

  2. Punjabi

  3. Sindhi

  4. Balochi
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Urdu is the official language of Pakistan and is widely used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Qawwali, Ghazal, and Bhangra.

Multiple choice

Which language is widely used in the music of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Urdu

  3. Nepali

  4. Sinhala
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Explanation

Bengali is the official language of Bangladesh and is widely used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Baul, Bhatiali, and Kirtan.

Multiple choice

What is the language of the traditional music of Pakistan?

  1. Urdu

  2. Punjabi

  3. Sindhi

  4. Balochi
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Explanation

Urdu is the official language of Pakistan and is widely used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Qawwali, Ghazal, and Bhangra.