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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

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
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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.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the lowest number of linguistic minorities?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Goa

  4. Punjab
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Himachal Pradesh has the lowest number of linguistic minorities in India, with only a few languages spoken in the state.

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

What is the primary language used in Gujarati Bhajans?

  1. Gujarati

  2. Hindi

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gujarati Bhajans are primarily composed and sung in the Gujarati language, reflecting the cultural and linguistic heritage of Gujarat.

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.