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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

In which states is English the official language?

  1. Nagaland

  2. Mizoram

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

English is the official language of the states of Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh, among other states and union territories in India.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the state of Karnataka?

  1. Kannada

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

Kannada is the official language of the state of Karnataka, as per the Karnataka Official Language Act, 1963.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the state of Odisha?

  1. Odia

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

Odia is the official language of the state of Odisha, as per the Odisha Official Language Act, 1954.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the state of Punjab?

  1. Punjabi

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

Punjabi is the official language of the state of Punjab, as per the Punjab Official Language Act, 1960.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the state of Rajasthan?

  1. Rajasthani

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

Hindi is the official language of the state of Rajasthan, as per the Rajasthan Official Language Act, 1956.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the state of Uttarakhand?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

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

Hindi is the official language of the state of Uttarakhand, as per the Uttarakhand Official Language Act, 2009.

Multiple choice

Which language is used by the ICCR to promote Indian culture in the Middle East?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Arabic

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

Arabic is the official language of most countries in the Middle East, and is therefore used by the ICCR to promote Indian culture in the region.

Multiple choice

Which language is used by the ICCR to promote Indian culture in China?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Chinese

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

Chinese is the official language of China, and is therefore used by the ICCR to promote Indian culture in the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is used by the ICCR to promote Indian culture in Russia?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Russian

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

Russian is the official language of Russia, and is therefore used by the ICCR to promote Indian culture in the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is used by the ICCR to promote Indian culture in Germany?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. German

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

German is the official language of Germany, and is therefore used by the ICCR to promote Indian culture in the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is used by the ICCR to promote Indian culture in Japan?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Japanese

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

Japanese is the official language of Japan, and is therefore used by the ICCR to promote Indian culture in the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is used by the ICCR to promote Indian culture in Korea?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Korean

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

Korean is the official language of Korea, and is therefore used by the ICCR to promote Indian culture in the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is used by the ICCR to promote Indian culture in Portugal?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Portuguese

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

Portuguese is the official language of Portugal, and is therefore used by the ICCR to promote Indian culture in the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is used by the ICCR to promote Indian culture in Italy?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Italian

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

Italian is the official language of Italy, and is therefore used by the ICCR to promote Indian culture in the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is used by the ICCR to promote Indian culture in the Netherlands?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Dutch

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

Dutch is the official language of the Netherlands, and is therefore used by the ICCR to promote Indian culture in the country.