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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 the official language of the state of Rajasthan?

  1. Rajasthani

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Gujarati
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the official language of the state of Rajasthan, as specified in the Rajasthan Official Language Act, 1956.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Marathi

  4. Gujarati
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the official language of the state of Madhya Pradesh, as specified in the Madhya Pradesh Official Language Act, 1956.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Odia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the official language of the state of Bihar, as specified in the Bihar Official Language Act, 1954.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Pahari

  3. Punjabi

  4. Nepali
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pahari, a group of Indo-Aryan languages, is the native language of the majority of the population in Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which Pahari language is most widely spoken in Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Kangri

  2. Mandeali

  3. Kulluvi

  4. Chamba Lahuli
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kangri, also known as Kangra, is the most widely spoken Pahari language in Himachal Pradesh, primarily in the Kangra and Hamirpur districts.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Pahari

  3. Punjabi

  4. English
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the official language of Himachal Pradesh, as it is the official language of the Indian Union.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Tibetan

  2. Ladakhi

  3. Chamba Lahuli

  4. Kinnauri
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chamba Lahuli, a Tibeto-Burman language, is spoken in the Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Kinnauri

  2. Pahari

  3. Hindi

  4. Nepali
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kinnauri, a Tibeto-Burman language, is spoken in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Pahari

  2. Hindi

  3. Punjabi

  4. Nepali
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pahari, specifically the Sirmauri dialect, is spoken in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Chamba Lahuli

  2. Pahari

  3. Hindi

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

Pahari, specifically the Chambiali dialect, is spoken in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Mandeali

  2. Pahari

  3. Hindi

  4. Punjabi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mandeali, a Pahari language, is spoken in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Kulluvi

  2. Pahari

  3. Hindi

  4. Punjabi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kulluvi, a Pahari language, is spoken in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Pahari

  2. Hindi

  3. Punjabi

  4. Nepali
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pahari, specifically the Shimla dialect, is spoken in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Pahari

  2. Hindi

  3. Punjabi

  4. Nepali
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pahari, specifically the Solani dialect, is spoken in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Una district of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Pahari

  2. Hindi

  3. Punjabi

  4. Nepali
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pahari, specifically the Una dialect, is spoken in the Una district of Himachal Pradesh.