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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
Which of the following languages is the official language of the state of Chhattisgarh?
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Hindi
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Bengali
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Odia
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Telugu
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Explanation
Hindi is the official language of the state of Chhattisgarh.
Which of the following languages is the official language of the state of Madhya Pradesh?
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Hindi
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Bengali
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Odia
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Telugu
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Explanation
Hindi is the official language of the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Which of the following languages is the official language of the state of Rajasthan?
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Hindi
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Bengali
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Odia
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Telugu
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Explanation
Hindi is the official language of the state of Rajasthan.
Which of the following languages is not a scheduled language in India?
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Hindi
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English
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Sanskrit
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Urdu
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Explanation
Sanskrit is not a scheduled language in India, although it is recognized as a classical language.
Which of the following languages is most commonly used in climate change communication in India?
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Hindi
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English
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Marathi
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Bengali
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Explanation
Hindi is the most commonly used language in climate change communication in India, due to its widespread use as a lingua franca.
Which of the following languages is used in the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?
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Hindi
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English
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Both Hindi and English
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None of the above
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Explanation
The NAPCC is available in both Hindi and English, to ensure that it is accessible to a wide range of stakeholders.
Which of the following languages is used in the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?
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Hindi
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English
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Both Hindi and English
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None of the above
C
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Explanation
The NMSA is available in both Hindi and English, to ensure that it is accessible to a wide range of stakeholders.
Which of the following languages is used in the National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change (NMSKCC)?
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Hindi
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English
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Both Hindi and English
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None of the above
C
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Explanation
The NMSKCC is available in both Hindi and English, to ensure that it is accessible to a wide range of stakeholders.
Which of the following languages is used in the National Mission on Green India (NMGI)?
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Hindi
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English
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Both Hindi and English
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None of the above
C
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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.
Which of the following languages is used in the National Mission on Sustainable Habitat (NMSH)?
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Hindi
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English
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Both Hindi and English
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None of the above
C
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Explanation
The NMSH is available in both Hindi and English, to ensure that it is accessible to a wide range of stakeholders.
Which of the following languages is used in the National Mission on Solar Energy (NMSE)?
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Hindi
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English
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Both Hindi and English
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None of the above
C
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Explanation
The NMSE is available in both Hindi and English, to ensure that it is accessible to a wide range of stakeholders.
Which of the following languages is used in the National Mission on Hydro Power (NMHP)?
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Hindi
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English
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Both Hindi and English
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None of the above
C
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Explanation
The NMHP is available in both Hindi and English, to ensure that it is accessible to a wide range of stakeholders.
Which of the following languages is used in the National Mission on Electric Mobility (NMEM)?
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Hindi
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English
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Both Hindi and English
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None of the above
C
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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.
Which state in India has declared Urdu as its second official language?
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Jammu and Kashmir
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Uttar Pradesh
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Bihar
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West Bengal
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Explanation
Jammu and Kashmir has granted Urdu the status of a second official language, along with Kashmiri, as per the Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020.
Which state in India has declared Bengali as its official language?
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Andhra Pradesh
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Telangana
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Karnataka
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West Bengal
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Explanation
Bengali is the official language of the state of West Bengal, as per the West Bengal Official Language Act, 1961.