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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

What is the official language of the Indian government?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Both Hindi and English

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Both Hindi and English are the official languages of the Indian government, as per the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional language used in Sattriya dance performances?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Assamese

  3. Hindi

  4. Bengali
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sattriya dance performances are traditionally conducted in the Assamese language, which is the native language of the state of Assam, where Sattriya originated.

Multiple choice

What is the main language of the Adi Granth?

  1. Punjabi

  2. Hindi

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Persian
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Adi Granth is primarily written in the Punjabi language, with some hymns also composed in Sanskrit and Persian.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Haryana?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Haryanvi

  4. English
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the official language of Haryana, as it is the most widely spoken language in the state.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in Haryana?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Haryanvi

  4. English
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Haryanvi is the most widely spoken language in Haryana, with over 80% of the population speaking it as their first language.

Multiple choice

Which language is closely related to Haryanvi?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Rajasthani

  4. Gujarati
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Haryanvi is closely related to Punjabi, as both languages belong to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language family.

Multiple choice

Which language has influenced Haryanvi the most?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Persian
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi has influenced Haryanvi the most, as it is the official language of India and is widely used in education, media, and government.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the southern part of Haryana?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Haryanvi

  4. Mewati
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mewati is spoken in the southern part of Haryana, and is a dialect of Haryanvi.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the northern part of Haryana?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Haryanvi

  4. Bagri
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bagri is spoken in the northern part of Haryana, and is a dialect of Rajasthani.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the eastern part of Haryana?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Haryanvi

  4. Braj Bhasha
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Braj Bhasha is spoken in the eastern part of Haryana, and is a dialect of Hindi.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the western part of Haryana?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Haryanvi

  4. Hariyanvi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hariyanvi is spoken in the western part of Haryana, and is a dialect of Haryanvi.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Ahir community in Haryana?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Haryanvi

  4. Ahirwati
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ahirwati is spoken by the Ahir community in Haryana, and is a dialect of Haryanvi.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Jat community in Haryana?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Haryanvi

  4. Jattic
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Jattic is spoken by the Jat community in Haryana, and is a dialect of Haryanvi.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Gujjar community in Haryana?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Haryanvi

  4. Gujri
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gujri is spoken by the Gujjar community in Haryana, and is a dialect of Haryanvi.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Saini community in Haryana?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Haryanvi

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

Saini is spoken by the Saini community in Haryana, and is a dialect of Haryanvi.