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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 of the following languages is spoken by the largest number of people in the Commonwealth of Nations who are of the Muslim faith?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

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

Urdu is the most widely spoken language among Muslims in the Commonwealth of Nations, with over 100 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the largest number of people in the Commonwealth of Nations who are of the Hindu faith?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

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

Hindi is the most widely spoken language among Hindus in the Commonwealth of Nations, with over 400 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the largest number of people in the Commonwealth of Nations who are of the Sikh faith?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

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

Punjabi is the most widely spoken language among Sikhs in the Commonwealth of Nations, with over 100 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the largest number of people in the Commonwealth of Nations who are of the Buddhist faith?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

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

Sinhala is the most widely spoken language among Buddhists in the Commonwealth of Nations, with over 20 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the largest number of people in the Commonwealth of Nations who are of the Jain faith?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

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

Gujarati is the most widely spoken language among Jains in the Commonwealth of Nations, with over 10 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the largest number of people in the Commonwealth of Nations who are of the Zoroastrian faith?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

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

Gujarati is the most widely spoken language among Zoroastrians in the Commonwealth of Nations, with over 10 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the largest number of people in the Commonwealth of Nations who are of the Sikh faith?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

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

Punjabi is the most widely spoken language among Sikhs in the Commonwealth of Nations, with over 100 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the largest number of people in the Commonwealth of Nations who are of the Buddhist faith?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

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

Sinhala is the most widely spoken language among Buddhists in the Commonwealth of Nations, with over 20 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the largest number of people in the Commonwealth of Nations who are of the Jain faith?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

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

Gujarati is the most widely spoken language among Jains in the Commonwealth of Nations, with over 10 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the largest number of people in the Commonwealth of Nations who are of the Zoroastrian faith?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

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

Gujarati is the most widely spoken language among Zoroastrians in the Commonwealth of Nations, with over 10 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken by the largest number of people?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Odia

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

Hindi, with over 400 million native speakers, is the most widely spoken East Indian language.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Marathi

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

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

Bhojpuri, spoken in Bihar and parts of Uttar Pradesh, is a prominent East Indian language.

Multiple choice

The Maithili language is spoken primarily in which Indian state?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Odisha

  3. Bihar

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

Maithili, spoken in Bihar, is closely related to Hindi and shares a rich literary tradition.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is known for its distinctive 'ch' sound?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Odia

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

Assamese is known for its unique 'ch' sound, which is a characteristic feature of the language.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Marathi

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

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

Santali, an Austroasiatic language, is spoken by the Santhal people in Jharkhand and parts of West Bengal.