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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 the official language of the Union Territory of Manipur?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Naga
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Manipuri is the official language of the Union Territory of Manipur, as per the Manipur Official Languages Act, 1979.

Multiple choice

What was the primary language spoken in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Dravidian

  4. Unknown
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Explanation

The language spoken in the Indus Valley Civilization is unknown, as the script used has not yet been deciphered.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is considered critically endangered in India?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Bodo

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Bodo is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Assam and parts of Arunachal Pradesh. It is classified as critically endangered by UNESCO due to the decline in the number of speakers.

Multiple choice

Which language family has the highest number of endangered languages in India?

  1. Indo-Aryan

  2. Dravidian

  3. Tibeto-Burman

  4. Austroasiatic
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Tibeto-Burman language family has the highest number of endangered languages in India, with many of these languages spoken in the northeastern region.

Multiple choice

Which endangered language in India has gained recognition for its unique whistling technique?

  1. Toda

  2. Kota

  3. Kui

  4. Khasi
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Explanation

The Toda language, spoken in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, is known for its unique whistling technique used for long-distance communication.

Multiple choice

Which endangered language in India is known for its complex system of verb conjugations?

  1. Munda

  2. Santhali

  3. Ho

  4. Mundari
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Explanation

The Mundari language, spoken in parts of Jharkhand and Odisha, is known for its complex system of verb conjugations, with over 100 different forms.

Multiple choice

Which endangered language in India is known for its rich oral tradition and storytelling?

  1. Naga

  2. Bhil

  3. Gondi

  4. Korku
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Explanation

The Gondi language, spoken in parts of Central India, is known for its rich oral tradition and storytelling, with a vast collection of folktales, myths, and legends.

Multiple choice

Which endangered language in India is known for its unique system of counting based on body parts?

  1. Toda

  2. Kota

  3. Kui

  4. Khasi
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Explanation

The Toda language, spoken in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, has a unique system of counting based on body parts, with different words for counting fingers, toes, and other body parts.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the official language of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Hindi

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Bengali
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the official language of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as per the Official Languages Act, 1963.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of the Union Territory of Chandigarh?

  1. Punjabi

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Urdu
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C Correct answer
Explanation

English is the official language of Chandigarh, as per the Official Languages Act, 1963.

Multiple choice

Which language is recognized as the official language of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?

  1. Gujarati

  2. Marathi

  3. Hindi

  4. Konkani
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Explanation

Gujarati is the official language of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, as per the Official Languages Act, 1963.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of the Union Territory of Delhi?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Urdu

  4. English
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Explanation

Hindi is the official language of Delhi, as per the Official Languages Act, 1963.

Multiple choice

Which language is recognized as the official language of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Dogri

  3. Hindi

  4. Urdu
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Explanation

Urdu is the official language of Jammu and Kashmir, as per the Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 1964.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of the Union Territory of Ladakh?

  1. Ladakhi

  2. Balti

  3. Hindi

  4. English
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Explanation

Ladakhi is the official language of Ladakh, as per the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Act, 1995.

Multiple choice

Which language is recognized as the official language of the Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Assamese

  3. Bengali

  4. English
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Explanation

English is the official language of Arunachal Pradesh, as per the Official Languages Act, 1963.