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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 dialect of Punjabi is spoken in the city of Jang?

  1. Jangli

  2. Pahari

  3. Hindko

  4. Kashmiri
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jangli is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the city of Jang.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Gujranwali

  2. Pothohari

  3. Pahari

  4. Hindko
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gujranwali is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the city of Gujranwala.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is influenced by Persian language?

  1. Urdu

  2. Hindi

  3. Bengali

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Urdu is a traditional Indian language that is influenced by Persian language.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Dogri

  3. Hindi

  4. Punjabi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kashmiri is the most widely spoken language in Jammu and Kashmir, with over 5 million speakers.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Dogri

  3. Hindi

  4. Urdu
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Urdu is the official language of Jammu and Kashmir, along with Kashmiri.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Dogri

  3. Hindi

  4. Punjabi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dogri is the predominant language spoken in the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Ladakhi

  3. Balti

  4. Shina
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ladakhi is the main language spoken in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Balti

  3. Shina

  4. Ladakhi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Balti is the predominant language spoken in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Gurez valley of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Shina

  3. Burushaski

  4. Balti
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Shina is the main language spoken in the Gurez valley of Jammu and Kashmir.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Dras valley of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Balti

  3. Shina

  4. Burushaski
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Burushaski is the predominant language spoken in the Dras valley of Jammu and Kashmir.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Nubra valley of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Ladakhi

  3. Balti

  4. Shina
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ladakhi is the main language spoken in the Nubra valley of Jammu and Kashmir.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Zanskar valley of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Ladakhi

  3. Balti

  4. Shina
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ladakhi is the predominant language spoken in the Zanskar valley of Jammu and Kashmir.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Dogri

  3. Hindi

  4. Punjabi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dogri is the main language spoken in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Dogri

  3. Hindi

  4. Punjabi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dogri is the predominant language spoken in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Dogri

  3. Hindi

  4. Punjabi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dogri is the main language spoken in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir.