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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 official language of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Kashmiri

  4. English
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Urdu is the official language of Jammu and Kashmir, as per the Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 1956.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Jharkhand?

  1. Hindi

  2. Santhali

  3. Mundari

  4. English
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Hindi is the official language of Jharkhand, as per the Jharkhand Official Language Act, 2011.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Bundeli

  4. English
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Hindi is the official language of Madhya Pradesh, as per the Madhya Pradesh Official Language Act, 1950.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Maharashtra?

  1. Marathi

  2. Hindi

  3. Gujarati

  4. English
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Marathi is the official language of Maharashtra, as per the Maharashtra Official Language Act, 1966.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the Punjab province in Pakistan?

  1. Punjabi

  2. Urdu

  3. Saraiki

  4. Pashto
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Punjabi is the official language of the Punjab province in Pakistan, as well as the most widely spoken language in the region.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in the Indian state of Punjab?

  1. Punjabi

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

  4. English
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Punjabi is the official language of the Indian state of Punjab and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the Majha region of Punjab?

  1. Lahndi

  2. Malwai

  3. Doabi

  4. Pothohari
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Majhi is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the Majha region of Punjab, which is located in the central part of the province.

Multiple choice

Which dialect of Punjabi is spoken in the southern part of Punjab, including the city of Multan?

  1. Saraiki

  2. Multani

  3. Bahawalpuri

  4. Dera Ghazi Khani
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Saraiki is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the southern part of Punjab, including the city of Multan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the eastern part of Punjab, including the city of Amritsar?

  1. Malwai

  2. Doabi

  3. Pothohari

  4. Jangli
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Malwai is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the eastern part of Punjab, including the city of Amritsar.

Multiple choice

Which dialect of Punjabi is spoken in the western part of Punjab, including the city of Lahore?

  1. Doabi

  2. Pothohari

  3. Jangli

  4. Pahari
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Doabi is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the western part of Punjab, including the city of Lahore.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the northern part of Punjab, including the city of Rawalpindi?

  1. Pothohari

  2. Pahari

  3. Hindko

  4. Kashmiri
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Pothohari is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the northern part of Punjab, including the city of Rawalpindi.

Multiple choice

Which dialect of Punjabi is spoken in the mountainous regions of Punjab, including the Murree Hills?

  1. Pahari

  2. Hindko

  3. Kashmiri

  4. Balti
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Pahari is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the mountainous regions of Punjab, including the Murree Hills.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the southern part of Punjab, including the city of Bahawalpur?

  1. Bahawalpuri

  2. Dera Ghazi Khani

  3. Multani

  4. Saraiki
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Bahawalpuri is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the southern part of Punjab, including the city of Bahawalpur.

Multiple choice

Which dialect of Punjabi is spoken in the southwestern part of Punjab, including the city of Dera Ghazi Khan?

  1. Dera Ghazi Khani

  2. Multani

  3. Saraiki

  4. Bahawalpuri
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Dera Ghazi Khani is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the southwestern part of Punjab, including the city of Dera Ghazi Khan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the city of Multan?

  1. Multani

  2. Saraiki

  3. Bahawalpuri

  4. Dera Ghazi Khani
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Multani is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the city of Multan.