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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 recognized as the official language of the Union Territory of Sikkim?

  1. Nepali

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Bhutia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

Bengali is the official language of Tripura, as per the Official Languages Act, 1963.

Multiple choice

Which language is recognized as the official language of the Union Territory of Meghalaya?

  1. Khasi

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Assamese
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. Konkani

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Konkani is the official language of Goa, as per the Official Languages Act, 1963.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a Central Indian language?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Gondi

  4. Bhili
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is an Indo-Aryan language, while Marathi, Gondi, and Bhili are Central Indian languages.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language has the largest number of speakers?

  1. Gondi

  2. Bhili

  3. Kurukh

  4. Malto
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gondi is the Central Indian language with the largest number of speakers.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Gondi

  2. Bhili

  3. Kurukh

  4. Malto
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gondi is the Central Indian language spoken in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the Nimar region of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Gondi

  2. Bhili

  3. Kurukh

  4. Malto
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Bhili is the Central Indian language spoken in the Nimar region of Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region?

  1. Gondi

  2. Bhili

  3. Kurukh

  4. Malto
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kurukh is the Central Indian language spoken in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the Rajmahal Hills region of Jharkhand?

  1. Gondi

  2. Bhili

  3. Kurukh

  4. Malto
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Malto is the Central Indian language spoken in the Rajmahal Hills region of Jharkhand.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate number of Central Indian languages that are considered endangered?

  1. 10

  2. 20

  3. 30

  4. 40
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 30 Central Indian languages are considered endangered.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the Satpura Hills region?

  1. Gondi

  2. Bhili

  3. Kurukh

  4. Malto
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Bhili is the Central Indian language spoken in the Satpura Hills region.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the Vindhya Range region?

  1. Gondi

  2. Bhili

  3. Kurukh

  4. Malto
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gondi is the Central Indian language spoken in the Vindhya Range region.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the Maikal Hills region?

  1. Gondi

  2. Bhili

  3. Kurukh

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

Gondi is the Central Indian language spoken in the Maikal Hills region.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Gondi

  2. Bhili

  3. Kurukh

  4. Malto
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Bhili is the Central Indian language spoken in the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh.