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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 recognized as the official language of the state of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Urdu

  4. Kashmiri
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Urdu is recognized as the official language of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, along with English, which is used for official purposes at the state level.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages belongs to the Central Indian subgroup of Indo-Aryan languages?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Oriya

  4. Chhattisgarhi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chhattisgarhi is a Central Indian language spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh, India.

Multiple choice

The Halbi language is spoken by the Halba people, primarily residing in which Indian state?

  1. Chhattisgarh

  2. Odisha

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Halba people and their language, Halbi, are predominantly found in the state of Chhattisgarh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Muria people, an indigenous tribe primarily residing in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Gondi

  2. Halbi

  3. Korku

  4. Muria
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Muria language is spoken by the Muria people, who primarily reside in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.

Multiple choice

The Baiga language is spoken by the Baiga people, primarily residing in which Indian state?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Odisha

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Baiga people and their language, Baiga, are predominantly found in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Bharia people, an indigenous tribe primarily residing in the Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Gondi

  2. Halbi

  3. Korku

  4. Bharia
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Bharia language is spoken by the Bharia people, who primarily reside in the Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Abujh Maria people, an indigenous tribe primarily residing in the Abujhmarh region of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Gondi

  2. Halbi

  3. Korku

  4. Abujh Maria
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Abujh Maria language is spoken by the Abujh Maria people, who primarily reside in the Abujhmarh region of Chhattisgarh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Kuvi people, an indigenous tribe primarily residing in the Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Gondi

  2. Halbi

  3. Korku

  4. Kuvi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Kuvi language is spoken by the Kuvi people, who primarily reside in the Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Bhili people, an indigenous tribe primarily residing in the western part of India?

  1. Gondi

  2. Halbi

  3. Korku

  4. Bhili
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Bhili language is spoken by the Bhili people, who primarily reside in the western part of India, including states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Aryan language is spoken by the largest number of people in the world?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Punjabi

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is spoken by over 600 million people in India and is the official language of the country.

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Aryan language is spoken in the state of West Bengal, India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Punjabi

  4. Marathi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bengali is the official language of the state of West Bengal and is spoken by over 90 million people.

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Aryan language is spoken in the state of Punjab, India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Punjabi

  4. Marathi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Punjabi is the official language of the state of Punjab and is spoken by over 100 million people.

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Aryan language is spoken in the state of Maharashtra, India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Punjabi

  4. Marathi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Marathi is the official language of the state of Maharashtra and is spoken by over 80 million people.

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Aryan language is spoken in the state of Gujarat, India?

  1. Gujarati

  2. Marathi

  3. Hindi

  4. Bengali
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gujarati is the official language of the state of Gujarat and is spoken by over 60 million people.

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Aryan language is spoken in the state of Rajasthan, India?

  1. Rajasthani

  2. Hindi

  3. Punjabi

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthani is the official language of the state of Rajasthan and is spoken by over 50 million people.