The Tribal Languages of India

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the tribal languages of India. These languages are spoken by various tribal communities across the country and are an integral part of India's rich cultural heritage.
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Which of the following is the most widely spoken tribal language in India?

  1. Santali

  2. Gondi

  3. Bhili

  4. Munda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Santali is the most widely spoken tribal language in India, with over 7 million speakers. It is spoken by the Santhal people, who are primarily located in the states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and Bihar.

Which of the following tribal languages is spoken in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Jarawa

  2. Onge

  3. Sentinelese

  4. Shompen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jarawa language is spoken by the Jarawa people, who are an indigenous tribe living in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The language is classified as an Austroasiatic language and is closely related to the Great Andamanese language.

Which of the following tribal languages is spoken in the state of Arunachal Pradesh?

  1. Adi

  2. Nyishi

  3. Apatani

  4. Tagin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Adi language is spoken by the Adi people, who are one of the largest tribes in Arunachal Pradesh. The language is classified as a Sino-Tibetan language and is closely related to the Tibetan language.

Which of the following tribal languages is spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Gondi

  2. Muria

  3. Halbi

  4. Baiga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gondi language is spoken by the Gond people, who are one of the largest tribes in Chhattisgarh. The language is classified as a Dravidian language and is closely related to the Telugu language.

Which of the following tribal languages is spoken in the state of Gujarat?

  1. Bhili

  2. Garasia

  3. Dhodia

  4. Kokna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhili language is spoken by the Bhil people, who are one of the largest tribes in Gujarat. The language is classified as an Indo-Aryan language and is closely related to the Gujarati language.

Which of the following tribal languages is spoken in the state of Jharkhand?

  1. Santali

  2. Munda

  3. Ho

  4. Kharia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Santali language is spoken by the Santhal people, who are one of the largest tribes in Jharkhand. The language is classified as an Austroasiatic language and is closely related to the Mundari language.

Which of the following tribal languages is spoken in the state of Karnataka?

  1. Kodava

  2. Tulu

  3. Beary

  4. Konkani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kodava language is spoken by the Kodava people, who are an indigenous tribe living in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. The language is classified as a Dravidian language and is closely related to the Kannada language.

Which of the following tribal languages is spoken in the state of Kerala?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Tulu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Malayalam language is spoken by the Malayali people, who are the largest ethnic group in Kerala. The language is classified as a Dravidian language and is closely related to the Tamil language.

Which of the following tribal languages is spoken in the state of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Gondi

  2. Muria

  3. Halbi

  4. Baiga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gondi language is spoken by the Gond people, who are one of the largest tribes in Madhya Pradesh. The language is classified as a Dravidian language and is closely related to the Telugu language.

Which of the following tribal languages is spoken in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Gondi

  2. Muria

  3. Halbi

  4. Baiga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gondi language is spoken by the Gond people, who are one of the largest tribes in Maharashtra. The language is classified as a Dravidian language and is closely related to the Telugu language.

Which of the following tribal languages is spoken in the state of Odisha?

  1. Santali

  2. Munda

  3. Ho

  4. Kharia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Santali language is spoken by the Santhal people, who are one of the largest tribes in Odisha. The language is classified as an Austroasiatic language and is closely related to the Mundari language.

Which of the following tribal languages is spoken in the state of Rajasthan?

  1. Bhili

  2. Garasia

  3. Dhodia

  4. Kokna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhili language is spoken by the Bhil people, who are one of the largest tribes in Rajasthan. The language is classified as an Indo-Aryan language and is closely related to the Gujarati language.

Which of the following tribal languages is spoken in the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Tulu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Tamil language is spoken by the Tamil people, who are the largest ethnic group in Tamil Nadu. The language is classified as a Dravidian language and is closely related to the Malayalam language.

Which of the following tribal languages is spoken in the state of Telangana?

  1. Gondi

  2. Muria

  3. Halbi

  4. Baiga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gondi language is spoken by the Gond people, who are one of the largest tribes in Telangana. The language is classified as a Dravidian language and is closely related to the Telugu language.

Which of the following tribal languages is spoken in the state of West Bengal?

  1. Santali

  2. Munda

  3. Ho

  4. Kharia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Santali language is spoken by the Santhal people, who are one of the largest tribes in West Bengal. The language is classified as an Austroasiatic language and is closely related to the Mundari language.

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