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Exploring the Dialects and Variations of East Indian Languages

Description: Test your knowledge about the diverse dialects and variations of East Indian languages, exploring their unique characteristics and geographical distribution.
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Which language is considered the most widely spoken East Indian language?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the most widely spoken East Indian language, with over 400 million native speakers.

What is the primary language spoken in the state of West Bengal, India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bengali is the primary language spoken in the state of West Bengal, India, and is also widely spoken in Bangladesh.

Which East Indian language is known for its rich classical literature and is often referred to as the 'language of the gods'?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sanskrit is known for its rich classical literature and is often referred to as the 'language of the gods' due to its historical significance in Hinduism and other Indian religions.

Which East Indian language is spoken by the majority of the population in the state of Maharashtra, India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Marathi is the primary language spoken by the majority of the population in the state of Maharashtra, India.

What is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Telugu is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, and is also widely spoken in the neighboring state of Telangana.

Which East Indian language is known for its distinct 'Bangla' script and is spoken in the eastern region of the Indian subcontinent?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bengali is known for its distinct 'Bangla' script and is spoken in the eastern region of the Indian subcontinent, including Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal.

What is the primary language spoken in the state of Odisha, India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Odia is the primary language spoken in the state of Odisha, India, and is also known as Oriya.

Which East Indian language is spoken by the majority of the population in the state of Bihar, India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Bhojpuri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhojpuri is the primary language spoken by the majority of the population in the state of Bihar, India, and is also spoken in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand.

What is the official language of the state of Assam, India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Assamese

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Assamese is the official language of the state of Assam, India, and is also spoken in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.

Which East Indian language is known for its distinct 'Devanagari' script and is widely spoken in northern and central India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is known for its distinct 'Devanagari' script and is widely spoken in northern and central India, serving as the official language of the Indian Union.

What is the primary language spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh, India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Chhattisgarhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chhattisgarhi is the primary language spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh, India, and is also known as Laria.

Which East Indian language is spoken by the majority of the population in the state of Jharkhand, India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Santali


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Santali is the primary language spoken by the majority of the population in the state of Jharkhand, India, and is also spoken in parts of West Bengal and Odisha.

What is the official language of the state of Manipur, India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Manipuri

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Manipuri is the official language of the state of Manipur, India, and is also known as Meitei.

Which East Indian language is spoken by the majority of the population in the state of Tripura, India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Kokborok


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kokborok is the primary language spoken by the majority of the population in the state of Tripura, India, and is also known as Tripuri.

What is the official language of the state of Mizoram, India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Mizo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mizo is the official language of the state of Mizoram, India, and is also known as Lushai.

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