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Exploring the Linguistic Roots of Central India

Description: Explore the linguistic roots of Central India, encompassing the diverse languages and dialects that have shaped the region's rich cultural heritage.
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Which language family is predominantly spoken in Central India?

  1. Indo-Aryan

  2. Dravidian

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Sino-Tibetan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indo-Aryan language family, a branch of the Indo-European family, is the most widely spoken in Central India, encompassing languages like Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati.

What is the official language of the state of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Bhojpuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi, a standardized form of the Khariboli dialect, is the official language of Madhya Pradesh, one of the largest states in Central India.

Which language is spoken by the Gond tribe, one of the largest tribal communities in Central India?

  1. Gondi

  2. Muria

  3. Parji

  4. Korku


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gondi, a Dravidian language, is the primary language spoken by the Gond tribe, with significant variations across different regions.

What is the name of the language spoken by the Korku tribe, primarily residing in the Satpura and Vindhya mountain ranges?

  1. Korku

  2. Bhili

  3. Malto

  4. Kurukh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Korku, an Austroasiatic language, is spoken by the Korku tribe, inhabiting parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat.

Which language is closely related to Marathi and is spoken in parts of Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh?

  1. Konkani

  2. Marwari

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Oriya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Konkani, an Indo-Aryan language, is closely related to Marathi and is spoken in the Konkan region, spanning parts of Maharashtra and Goa, as well as in some areas of Karnataka.

What is the name of the language spoken by the Baiga tribe, primarily residing in the forested regions of Central India?

  1. Baiga

  2. Bharia

  3. Birhor

  4. Korwa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baiga, a Dravidian language, is spoken by the Baiga tribe, inhabiting parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra.

Which language is spoken by the Halbi tribe, primarily residing in the districts of Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra?

  1. Halbi

  2. Gondi

  3. Korku

  4. Bhili


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Halbi, an Indo-Aryan language, is spoken by the Halbi tribe, inhabiting parts of Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.

What is the name of the language spoken by the Bhil tribe, primarily residing in the mountainous regions of Central India?

  1. Bhili

  2. Garasia

  3. Mewari

  4. Vagri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhili, an Indo-Aryan language, is spoken by the Bhil tribe, inhabiting parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

Which language is closely related to Hindi and is spoken in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Bhojpuri

  2. Awadhi

  3. Chhattisgarhi

  4. Marwari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhojpuri, an Indo-Aryan language, is closely related to Hindi and is spoken in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh.

What is the name of the language spoken by the Oraon tribe, primarily residing in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region?

  1. Kurukh

  2. Munda

  3. Ho

  4. Santhali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kurukh, an Austroasiatic language, is spoken by the Oraon tribe, inhabiting parts of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.

Which language is spoken by the Munda tribe, primarily residing in the states of Jharkhand and Odisha?

  1. Munda

  2. Ho

  3. Santhali

  4. Bhumij


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Munda, an Austroasiatic language, is spoken by the Munda tribe, inhabiting parts of Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal.

What is the name of the language spoken by the Ho tribe, primarily residing in the states of Jharkhand and Odisha?

  1. Ho

  2. Munda

  3. Santhali

  4. Bhumij


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ho, an Austroasiatic language, is spoken by the Ho tribe, inhabiting parts of Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal.

Which language is spoken by the Santhal tribe, primarily residing in the states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha?

  1. Santhali

  2. Munda

  3. Ho

  4. Bhumij


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Santhali, an Austroasiatic language, is spoken by the Santhal tribe, inhabiting parts of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and Bihar.

What is the name of the language spoken by the Bhumij tribe, primarily residing in the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal?

  1. Bhumij

  2. Munda

  3. Ho

  4. Santhali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhumij, an Austroasiatic language, is spoken by the Bhumij tribe, inhabiting parts of Jharkhand and West Bengal.

Which language is spoken by the Birhor tribe, primarily residing in the states of Jharkhand and Odisha?

  1. Birhor

  2. Munda

  3. Ho

  4. Santhali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Birhor, an Austroasiatic language, is spoken by the Birhor tribe, inhabiting parts of Jharkhand and Odisha.

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