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Central Indian Languages: A Reflection of Cultural Identity

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Which of the following is a Central Indian language?

  1. Marathi

  2. Hindi

  3. Telugu

  4. Gondi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gondi is a Central Indian language spoken in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.

What is the approximate number of speakers of Central Indian languages?

  1. 10 million

  2. 20 million

  3. 30 million

  4. 40 million


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are approximately 20 million speakers of Central Indian languages.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Central Indian languages?

  1. Tonal languages

  2. Use of ergative case

  3. Subject-verb-object word order

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Central Indian languages are typically tonal languages, use the ergative case, and have a subject-verb-object word order.

Which of the following is a major Central Indian language?

  1. Gondi

  2. Korku

  3. Muria

  4. Kurukh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gondi is the most widely spoken Central Indian language, with over 3 million speakers.

What is the relationship between Central Indian languages and other Indian languages?

  1. They are all related to each other

  2. They are all unrelated to each other

  3. Some are related and some are unrelated

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Central Indian languages are related to other Indian languages, but they also have some unique features that set them apart.

How have Central Indian languages been influenced by other languages?

  1. Through trade and commerce

  2. Through migration and settlement

  3. Through cultural exchange

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Central Indian languages have been influenced by other languages through trade and commerce, migration and settlement, and cultural exchange.

What are some of the challenges facing Central Indian languages today?

  1. Loss of speakers

  2. Lack of recognition

  3. Discrimination

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Central Indian languages are facing a number of challenges today, including loss of speakers, lack of recognition, and discrimination.

What can be done to preserve and promote Central Indian languages?

  1. Encourage their use in education

  2. Support their use in media and entertainment

  3. Promote their use in government and business

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of things that can be done to preserve and promote Central Indian languages, including encouraging their use in education, supporting their use in media and entertainment, and promoting their use in government and business.

Why is it important to preserve and promote Central Indian languages?

  1. They are a valuable part of India's cultural heritage

  2. They are a source of knowledge and wisdom

  3. They are a means of communication for many people

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Central Indian languages are a valuable part of India's cultural heritage, a source of knowledge and wisdom, and a means of communication for many people.

What are some examples of Central Indian languages that are used in literature, music, and film?

  1. Gondi

  2. Korku

  3. Muria

  4. Kurukh


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Gondi, Korku, Muria, and Kurukh are all Central Indian languages that are used in literature, music, and film.

Which Central Indian language has the largest number of speakers?

  1. Gondi

  2. Korku

  3. Muria

  4. Kurukh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gondi has the largest number of speakers among Central Indian languages, with over 3 million speakers.

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Gondi

  2. Korku

  3. Muria

  4. Kurukh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gondi is spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh, as well as in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the state of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Gondi

  2. Korku

  3. Muria

  4. Kurukh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Korku is spoken in the state of Madhya Pradesh, as well as in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Gondi

  2. Korku

  3. Muria

  4. Kurukh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gondi is spoken in the state of Maharashtra, as well as in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh.

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Gondi

  2. Korku

  3. Muria

  4. Kurukh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gondi is spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, as well as in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra.

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