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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 used by the ICCR to promote Indian culture in Sweden?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Swedish

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

Swedish is the official language of Sweden, 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 Norway?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Norwegian

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

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

Multiple choice

What is the official language of the Supreme Court of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

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

English is the official language of the Supreme Court of India, as per Article 348 of the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

What is the national language of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

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

Hindi is the national language of India, although English is also widely used.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Central Indian language?

  1. Marathi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Chhattisgarhi

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

Chhattisgarhi is a Central Indian language spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh, India.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language is closely related to Hindi?

  1. Chhattisgarhi

  2. Bhojpuri

  3. Awadhi

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

Bhojpuri is a Central Indian language that is closely related to Hindi.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Marathi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Chhattisgarhi

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

Marathi is a Central Indian language spoken in the state of Maharashtra, India.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Marathi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Chhattisgarhi

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

Malvi is a Central Indian language spoken in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the state of Rajasthan?

  1. Marathi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Rajasthani

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

Rajasthani is a Central Indian language spoken in the state of Rajasthan, India.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the state of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Marathi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Awadhi

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

Awadhi is a Central Indian language spoken in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the state of Bihar?

  1. Marathi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Bhojpuri

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

Bhojpuri is a Central Indian language spoken in the state of Bihar, India.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the state of Jharkhand?

  1. Marathi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Chhattisgarhi

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

Kurukh is a Central Indian language spoken in the state of Jharkhand, India.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the state of Odisha?

  1. Marathi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Oriya

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

Oriya is a Central Indian language spoken in the state of Odisha, India.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Marathi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Chhattisgarhi

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

Chhattisgarhi is a Central Indian language spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh, India.

Multiple choice

What was the primary language of the Mughal court and administration?

  1. Persian

  2. Urdu

  3. Hindi

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

Persian was the primary language of the Mughal court and administration. It was used for official correspondence, literary works, and diplomatic communication.