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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 Indian language is used in the traditional Unani system of medicine?

  1. Arabic

  2. Persian

  3. Hindi

  4. Urdu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Arabic is the traditional language of Unani, the traditional system of medicine that originated in the Middle East. Many Unani texts and scriptures are written in Arabic, and it is still used by some Unani practitioners today.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is used in the traditional Korean system of medicine?

  1. Korean

  2. Chinese

  3. Japanese

  4. English
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Korean is the traditional language of Korean medicine, the traditional system of medicine that originated in Korea. Many Korean medical texts and scriptures are written in Korean, and it is still used by some Korean medical practitioners today.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population on the Little Andaman Island?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Onge

  4. Jarawa
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Onge language is spoken by the majority of the population on the Little Andaman Island.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Nicobarese people who live on the Nicobar Islands near the Little Andaman Island?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Onge

  4. Nicobarese
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Nicobarese language is spoken by the Nicobarese people who live on the Nicobar Islands near the Little Andaman Island.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the South Asia region?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bengali

  4. Nepali
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is used in the South Asia region.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a Munda language?

  1. Santali

  2. Mundari

  3. Ho

  4. Gondi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gondi is a Dravidian language, not a Munda language.

Multiple choice

Which Munda language has the largest number of speakers?

  1. Santali

  2. Mundari

  3. Ho

  4. Kharia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Santali is the most widely spoken Munda language, with over 6 million speakers.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Munda language spoken in the state of Jharkhand?

  1. Santali

  2. Mundari

  3. Ho

  4. Kharia
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mundari is the Munda language spoken in the state of Jharkhand.

Multiple choice

Which Munda language is spoken in the state of Odisha?

  1. Santali

  2. Mundari

  3. Ho

  4. Sora
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sora is the Munda language spoken in the state of Odisha.

Multiple choice

Which Munda language is spoken in the state of West Bengal?

  1. Santali

  2. Mundari

  3. Ho

  4. Korwa
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Korwa is the Munda language spoken in the state of West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which Munda language is spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Santali

  2. Mundari

  3. Ho

  4. Kurukh
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kurukh is the Munda language spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh.

Multiple choice

Which Munda language is spoken in the state of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Santali

  2. Mundari

  3. Ho

  4. Birhor
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Birhor is the Munda language spoken in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which Munda language is spoken in the state of Karnataka?

  1. Santali

  2. Mundari

  3. Ho

  4. Pengo
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Pengo is the Munda language spoken in the state of Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Which Munda language is spoken in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Santali

  2. Mundari

  3. Ho

  4. Adi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Adi is the Munda language spoken in the state of Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most widely used in ICCR's publications?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Urdu

  4. Bengali
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B Correct answer
Explanation

English is the most widely used language in ICCR's publications, followed by Hindi and Urdu.