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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 language is spoken by the largest number of people in the Indian subcontinent?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

The language spoken in the state of West Bengal and parts of Bangladesh is:

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Gujarati
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bengali is the official language of the state of West Bengal in India and is also spoken in parts of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

The language spoken in the state of Punjab and is known for its distinct folk music and dance is:

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Marathi

  4. Gujarati
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Punjabi is the official language of the state of Punjab in India and is known for its vibrant folk music and dance, as well as its rich cultural heritage.

Multiple choice

The language spoken in the state of Odisha and is known for its distinctive Odia script is:

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Odia
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Odia is the official language of the state of Odisha in India and is known for its unique script and rich cultural heritage.

Multiple choice

The language spoken in the state of Assam and is known for its unique Assamese script is:

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Assamese

  4. Odia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Assamese is the official language of the state of Assam in India and is known for its unique script and rich cultural heritage.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the state of Jammu and Kashmir and is known for its distinctive Kashmiri script?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Kashmiri

  4. Gujarati
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kashmiri is the official language of the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India and is known for its unique script and rich cultural heritage.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a dialect of Haryanvi spoken in the Rohtak district?

  1. Ahirwati

  2. Bangaru

  3. Mewati

  4. Jaat
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Explanation

Ahirwati is a dialect of Haryanvi spoken in the Rohtak district of Haryana.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a dialect of Haryanvi spoken in the Bhiwani district?

  1. Mewati

  2. Bangaru

  3. Jaat

  4. Haryanvi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Jaat is a dialect of Haryanvi spoken in the Bhiwani district of Haryana.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a dialect of Haryanvi spoken in the Sonipat district?

  1. Haryanvi

  2. Mewati

  3. Bangaru

  4. Ahirwati
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Explanation

Haryanvi is a dialect of Haryanvi spoken in the Sonipat district of Haryana.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a dialect of Haryanvi spoken in the Jhajjar district?

  1. Mewati

  2. Bangaru

  3. Jaat

  4. Ahirwati
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Explanation

Mewati is a dialect of Haryanvi spoken in the Jhajjar district of Haryana.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a dialect of Haryanvi spoken in the Rewari district?

  1. Bangaru

  2. Mewati

  3. Jaat

  4. Ahirwati
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Explanation

Bangaru is a dialect of Haryanvi spoken in the Rewari district of Haryana.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a variety of Haryanvi spoken in the urban areas?

  1. Khari Boli

  2. Haryanvi

  3. Mewati

  4. Jaat
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Khari Boli is a variety of Haryanvi spoken in the urban areas.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a variety of Haryanvi spoken in the rural areas?

  1. Mewati

  2. Jaat

  3. Haryanvi

  4. Khari Boli
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Mewati is a variety of Haryanvi spoken in the rural areas.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major influence on the Haryanvi language?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Persian

  4. Arabic
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Sanskrit is a major influence on the Haryanvi language.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major influence on the Mewati dialect of Haryanvi?

  1. Prakrit

  2. Persian

  3. Arabic

  4. Sanskrit
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Explanation

Prakrit is a major influence on the Mewati dialect of Haryanvi.