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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 term for the study of ancient Indian languages and literature?

  1. Indology

  2. Sanskrit Philology

  3. Vedic Studies

  4. Classical Indian Literature
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Indology is the study of ancient Indian languages and literature, as well as the history and culture of ancient India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the largest number of people in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu
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Hindi is spoken by the largest number of people in India, followed by Bengali, Marathi, and Telugu.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is the official language of the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Marathi

  2. Hindi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Kannada
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Marathi is the official language of the state of Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Odia

  2. Bengali

  3. Hindi

  4. Telugu
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Odia is the official language of the state of Odisha.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is the official language of the state of West Bengal?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Odia

  4. Telugu
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Bengali is the official language of the state of West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is the official language of the state of Bihar?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Telugu
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Hindi is the official language of the state of Bihar.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is the official language of the state of Jharkhand?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Telugu
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Hindi is the official language of the state of Jharkhand.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is the official language of the state of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Telugu
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Hindi is the official language of the state of Chhattisgarh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is the official language of the state of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Telugu
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Hindi is the official language of the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Telugu
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Hindi is the official language of the state of Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is not a scheduled language in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Urdu
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Sanskrit is not a scheduled language in India, although it is recognized as a classical language.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is most commonly used in climate change communication in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Marathi

  4. Bengali
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Hindi is the most commonly used language in climate change communication in India, due to its widespread use as a lingua franca.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is used in the National Mission on Green India (NMGI)?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Both Hindi and English

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The NMGI is available in both Hindi and English, to ensure that it is accessible to a wide range of stakeholders.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is used in the National Mission on Hydro Power (NMHP)?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Both Hindi and English

  4. None of the above
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The NMHP is available in both Hindi and English, to ensure that it is accessible to a wide range of stakeholders.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is used in the National Mission on Electric Mobility (NMEM)?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Both Hindi and English

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The NMEM is available in both Hindi and English, to ensure that it is accessible to a wide range of stakeholders.