Languages Spoken in the Ladakh

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Which language is predominantly spoken in the Ladakh region?

  1. Ladakhi

  2. Kashmiri

  3. Tibetan

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ladakhi is the predominant language spoken in the Ladakh region, belonging to the Tibetan branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family.

What is the official language of the Ladakh region?

  1. Ladakhi

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ladakhi is the official language of the Ladakh region, recognized by the state government.

Which language is spoken by the Balti people of Ladakh?

  1. Balti

  2. Ladakhi

  3. Tibetan

  4. Shina


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Balti is the language spoken by the Balti people, an ethnic group residing in the Baltistan region of Ladakh.

What is the primary language of the Changpa nomads of Ladakh?

  1. Changpa

  2. Ladakhi

  3. Tibetan

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Changpa is the primary language spoken by the Changpa nomads, a community of Tibetan origin living in the Changthang region of Ladakh.

Which language is spoken by the Dards of Ladakh?

  1. Shina

  2. Ladakhi

  3. Balti

  4. Tibetan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shina is the language spoken by the Dards, an ethnic group residing in the Dardic-speaking regions of Ladakh.

What is the approximate number of languages spoken in the Ladakh region?

  1. 10

  2. 15

  3. 20

  4. 25


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are approximately 15 languages spoken in the Ladakh region, representing a diverse linguistic landscape.

Which language is closely related to Ladakhi and spoken in the neighboring Zanskar region?

  1. Zanskari

  2. Tibetan

  3. Balti

  4. Shina


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zanskari is a language closely related to Ladakhi and is spoken in the Zanskar region, adjacent to Ladakh.

What is the main language of instruction in schools across the Ladakh region?

  1. Ladakhi

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ladakhi is the primary language of instruction in schools across the Ladakh region, promoting the preservation and use of the local language.

Which language is spoken by the Brokpa people of Ladakh?

  1. Brokskat

  2. Ladakhi

  3. Balti

  4. Shina


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brokskat is the language spoken by the Brokpa people, an ethnic group residing in the remote valleys of Ladakh.

What is the approximate number of speakers of the Ladakhi language?

  1. 100,000

  2. 200,000

  3. 300,000

  4. 400,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Ladakhi language has approximately 200,000 speakers, primarily residing in the Ladakh region of India.

Which language is spoken by the Purigpa people of Ladakh?

  1. Purgi

  2. Ladakhi

  3. Balti

  4. Shina


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Purgi is the language spoken by the Purigpa people, an ethnic group residing in the Purig region of Ladakh.

What is the main language used in religious texts and teachings in the Ladakh region?

  1. Ladakhi

  2. Tibetan

  3. Hindi

  4. Sanskrit


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tibetan is the primary language used in religious texts and teachings in the Ladakh region, due to the strong influence of Tibetan Buddhism.

Which language is spoken by the Mon people of Ladakh?

  1. Monpa

  2. Ladakhi

  3. Balti

  4. Shina


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Monpa is the language spoken by the Mon people, an ethnic group residing in the Mon region of Ladakh.

What is the approximate number of speakers of the Balti language?

  1. 50,000

  2. 100,000

  3. 150,000

  4. 200,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Balti language has approximately 100,000 speakers, primarily residing in the Baltistan region of Ladakh.

Which language is spoken by the Hanu people of Ladakh?

  1. Hanu

  2. Ladakhi

  3. Balti

  4. Shina


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hanu is the language spoken by the Hanu people, an ethnic group residing in the Hanu region of Ladakh.

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