Languages Spoken in the Delhi

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Which language is widely spoken and serves as the official language of the Delhi state government?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Urdu

  4. English


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the official language of the Delhi state government and is commonly used in administration, education, and daily communication.

What is the second most spoken language in Delhi, often used in trade and commerce?

  1. Punjabi

  2. Urdu

  3. English

  4. Bengali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punjabi is the second most spoken language in Delhi, brought by migrants from the neighboring state of Punjab, and is commonly used in trade and business.

Which language has a significant presence in Delhi due to historical and cultural factors?

  1. Urdu

  2. English

  3. Tamil

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urdu has a significant presence in Delhi due to historical and cultural factors, as it was the official language during the Mughal Empire and is still widely spoken by the Muslim community.

What is the primary language of instruction in most schools and educational institutions in Delhi?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Urdu

  4. Punjabi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the primary language of instruction in most schools and educational institutions in Delhi, as it is the official language of the state.

Which language is commonly used in the media, including newspapers, television, and radio, in Delhi?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Urdu

  4. Punjabi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is commonly used in the media, including newspapers, television, and radio, in Delhi, as it is the most widely spoken language and can reach a larger audience.

What is the language of the Sikh community in Delhi, often associated with religious and cultural practices?

  1. Punjabi

  2. Urdu

  3. English

  4. Bengali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punjabi is the language of the Sikh community in Delhi, as many Sikhs migrated from the Punjab region and brought their language and culture with them.

Which language is spoken by a significant population of migrants from West Bengal and Odisha, contributing to the linguistic diversity of Delhi?

  1. Bengali

  2. Odia

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bengali is spoken by a significant population of migrants from West Bengal and Odisha, contributing to the linguistic diversity of Delhi.

What is the language of the Muslim community in Delhi, often used in religious and cultural contexts?

  1. Urdu

  2. Hindi

  3. Punjabi

  4. English


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urdu is the language of the Muslim community in Delhi, as it was the official language during the Mughal Empire and is still widely spoken by Muslims in the city.

Which language is spoken by a significant population of migrants from Tamil Nadu, contributing to the cultural and linguistic diversity of Delhi?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil is spoken by a significant population of migrants from Tamil Nadu, contributing to the cultural and linguistic diversity of Delhi.

What is the language of the Jain community in Delhi, often associated with religious and cultural practices?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marwari

  3. Gujarati

  4. Punjabi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Marwari is the language of the Jain community in Delhi, as many Jains migrated from the Marwar region of Rajasthan and brought their language and culture with them.

Which language is spoken by a significant population of migrants from Kerala, contributing to the linguistic diversity of Delhi?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malayalam is spoken by a significant population of migrants from Kerala, contributing to the linguistic diversity of Delhi.

What is the language of the Bihari community in Delhi, often associated with cultural and linguistic traditions from Bihar?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bhojpuri

  3. Maithili

  4. Magadhi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhojpuri is the language of the Bihari community in Delhi, as many Biharis migrated from the Bhojpuri-speaking regions of Bihar and brought their language and culture with them.

Which language is spoken by a significant population of migrants from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, contributing to the linguistic diversity of Delhi?

  1. Telugu

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Telugu is spoken by a significant population of migrants from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, contributing to the linguistic diversity of Delhi.

What is the language of the Gujarati community in Delhi, often associated with cultural and linguistic traditions from Gujarat?

  1. Gujarati

  2. Hindi

  3. Marwari

  4. Punjabi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarati is the language of the Gujarati community in Delhi, as many Gujaratis migrated from Gujarat and brought their language and culture with them.

Which language is spoken by a significant population of migrants from Karnataka, contributing to the linguistic diversity of Delhi?

  1. Kannada

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kannada is spoken by a significant population of migrants from Karnataka, contributing to the linguistic diversity of Delhi.

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