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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 of the following languages is spoken by the largest number of people in the Commonwealth of Nations who are of the Buddhist faith?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

  4. Sinhala
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sinhala is the most widely spoken language among Buddhists in the Commonwealth of Nations, with over 20 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the largest number of people in the Commonwealth of Nations who are of the Jain faith?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

  4. Gujarati
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gujarati is the most widely spoken language among Jains in the Commonwealth of Nations, with over 10 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the largest number of people in the Commonwealth of Nations who are of the Zoroastrian faith?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

  4. Gujarati
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gujarati is the most widely spoken language among Zoroastrians in the Commonwealth of Nations, with over 10 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken by the largest number of people?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Odia

  4. Assamese
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi, with over 400 million native speakers, is the most widely spoken East Indian language.

Multiple choice

The Maithili language is spoken primarily in which Indian state?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Odisha

  3. Bihar

  4. Assam
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Maithili, spoken in Bihar, is closely related to Hindi and shares a rich literary tradition.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is known for its distinctive 'ch' sound?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Odia

  4. Assamese
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Assamese is known for its unique 'ch' sound, which is a characteristic feature of the language.

Multiple choice

The Nagamese language is a creole based on which East Indian language?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Odia

  4. Assamese
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Nagamese, spoken in Nagaland, is a creole language that developed from Assamese and other local languages.

Multiple choice

The Manipuri language is spoken primarily in which Indian state?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Odisha

  3. Bihar

  4. Manipur
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Manipuri, spoken in the state of Manipur, is a Tibeto-Burman language with a rich cultural heritage.

Multiple choice

The Mizo language is spoken primarily in which Indian state?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Odisha

  3. Bihar

  4. Mizoram
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mizo, spoken in the state of Mizoram, is a Sino-Tibetan language with a unique cultural identity.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is known for its distinctive 'ng' sound?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Odia

  4. Manipuri
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Manipuri, spoken in Manipur, is known for its unique 'ng' sound, which is a characteristic feature of the language.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most widely spoken in SAARC countries?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bengali

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

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in SAARC countries, with over 400 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bengali

  4. Nepali
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A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Pakistan?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bengali

  4. Nepali
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Urdu is the official language of Pakistan.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Bangladesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bengali

  4. Nepali
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bengali is the official language of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Nepal?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bengali

  4. Nepali
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Nepali is the official language of Nepal.