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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 spoken by the Kangri tribe of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Kangri

  2. Pahari

  3. Dogri

  4. Punjabi
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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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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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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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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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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the state of Odisha?

  1. Odia

  2. Bengali

  3. Hindi

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Odia is the official language of the state of Odisha and is spoken by over 80% of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the state of Assam?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Hindi

  4. Odia
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Explanation

Assamese is the official language of the state of Assam and is spoken by over 60% of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the state of Punjab?

  1. Punjabi

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

  4. Kashmiri
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Explanation

Punjabi is the official language of the state of Punjab and is spoken by over 80% of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the state of Haryana?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Haryanvi

  4. Rajasthani
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Explanation

Hindi is the official language of the state of Haryana and is spoken by over 80% of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the state of Rajasthan?

  1. Rajasthani

  2. Hindi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Marathi
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Explanation

Rajasthani is the official language of the state of Rajasthan and is spoken by over 60% of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the state of Gujarat?

  1. Gujarati

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Rajasthani
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Explanation

Gujarati is the official language of the state of Gujarat and is spoken by over 80% of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the state of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Rajasthani
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Explanation

Hindi is the official language of the state of Madhya Pradesh and is spoken by over 80% of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Chhattisgarhi

  2. Hindi

  3. Odia

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Chhattisgarhi is the official language of the state of Chhattisgarh and is spoken by over 80% of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is considered the official language of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Tamil
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Explanation

Hindi is the official language of India, as per the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

How many languages are spoken in India?

  1. 22

  2. 122

  3. 222

  4. 322
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Explanation

According to the 2011 census, there are 22 scheduled languages in India.