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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 Punjabi dialect is spoken in the Majha region of Punjab?

  1. Doabi

  2. Malwai

  3. Pothohari

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

Majhi is the Punjabi dialect spoken in the Majha region of Punjab, which is located in the central part of the state.

Multiple choice

Which language is most commonly used in ADB Disaster Risk Management projects in South Asia?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

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

English is the most commonly used language in ADB Disaster Risk Management projects in South Asia, due to its status as the official language of many countries in the region and its widespread use as a lingua franca.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

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

Bengali is the second most spoken language in India, but it is not a minority language.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Nicobarese

  2. Hindi

  3. Bengali

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

Nicobarese is a minority language spoken in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in the state of Arunachal Pradesh?

  1. Nyishi

  2. Hindi

  3. Assamese

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

Nyishi is a minority language spoken in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in the state of Assam?

  1. Bodo

  2. Hindi

  3. Bengali

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bodo is a minority language spoken in the state of Assam.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in the state of Bihar?

  1. Maithili

  2. Hindi

  3. Bengali

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

Maithili is a minority language spoken in the state of Bihar.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Chhattisgarhi

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

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

Chhattisgarhi is a minority language spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in the state of Goa?

  1. Konkani

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

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

Konkani is a minority language spoken in the state of Goa.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in the state of Gujarat?

  1. Gujarati

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

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

Gujarati is a minority language spoken in the state of Gujarat.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in the state of Haryana?

  1. Haryanvi

  2. Hindi

  3. Punjabi

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

Haryanvi is a minority language spoken in the state of Haryana.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in the state of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Pahari

  2. Hindi

  3. Punjabi

  4. Bengali
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pahari is a minority language spoken in the state of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in the state of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Hindi

  3. Punjabi

  4. Urdu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kashmiri is a minority language spoken in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in the state of Jharkhand?

  1. Santali

  2. Hindi

  3. Bengali

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Santali is a minority language spoken in the state of Jharkhand.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by a significant minority of the Indian diaspora in Singapore?

  1. Gujarati

  2. Marathi

  3. Bengali

  4. Odia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gujarati is spoken by a significant minority of the Indian diaspora in Singapore, with over 1% of the population speaking the language.