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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 unscheduled language is spoken in the Pahari region of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Kumaoni

  2. Garhwali

  3. Jaunsari

  4. Pahari
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Pahari is spoken in the Pahari region of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the Supreme Court of India for official purposes?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Both Hindi and English

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Both Hindi and English are used as official languages in the Supreme Court of India.

Multiple choice

What is the language of record in the High Courts of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. The language of the state in which the High Court is located

  4. Any of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The language of record in the High Courts of India can be Hindi, English, or the language of the state in which the High Court is located.

Multiple choice

What is the purpose of the Official Languages (Use for Official Purposes of the Union) Rules, 1976?

  1. To prescribe the use of Hindi in official communications of the Union Government

  2. To provide for the use of English as an associate official language

  3. To promote the use of regional languages in official communications

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Official Languages (Use for Official Purposes of the Union) Rules, 1976 aim to prescribe the use of Hindi in official communications of the Union Government, provide for the use of English as an associate official language, and promote the use of regional languages in official communications.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the subordinate courts of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. The language of the state in which the court is located

  4. Any of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The language used in the subordinate courts of India can be Hindi, English, or the language of the state in which the court is located.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the proceedings of the Parliament of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Both Hindi and English

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Both Hindi and English are used in the proceedings of the Parliament of India.

Multiple choice

What is the language of communication between the Union Government and the State Governments?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Both Hindi and English

  4. Any of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Both Hindi and English are used as the language of communication between the Union Government and the State Governments.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the official gazette of the Union Government?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Both Hindi and English

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Both Hindi and English are used in the official gazette of the Union Government.

Multiple choice

What is the language of instruction in central educational institutions?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Both Hindi and English

  4. Any of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The language of instruction in central educational institutions can be Hindi, English, or any other language specified by the institution.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the recruitment examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Both Hindi and English

  4. Any of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Both Hindi and English are used in the recruitment examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.

Multiple choice

What is the language of communication between the Union Government and the public?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Both Hindi and English

  4. Any of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Both Hindi and English are used as the language of communication between the Union Government and the public.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the proceedings of the state legislatures?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. The language of the state

  4. Any of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The language used in the proceedings of the state legislatures can be Hindi, English, the language of the state, or any other language specified by the legislature.

Multiple choice

Which Austroasiatic language is the official language of India?

  1. Vietnamese

  2. Khmer

  3. Hindi

  4. Munda
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the official language of India.

Multiple choice

The main language spoken in desert regions of India is:

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Rajasthani

  4. Gujarati
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthani is the main language spoken in desert regions of India, particularly in Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

Which language is recognized as the official language of the Union of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Tamil
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is recognized as the official language of the Union of India, along with English, which is used for official purposes at the national level.