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East Indian Languages: A Legacy to be Preserved and Celebrated

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the rich linguistic heritage of East India, encompassing languages like Bengali, Odia, Assamese, and Maithili. Explore the history, cultural significance, and unique features of these languages, while recognizing the importance of preserving and celebrating their legacy.
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Which of the following is an East Indian language?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Assamese

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Assamese is an East Indian language spoken primarily in the state of Assam, India.

What is the official language of the state of Odisha?

  1. Hindi

  2. Odia

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Odia is the official language of the state of Odisha, India.

Which East Indian language is closely related to Sanskrit?

  1. Maithili

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Assamese


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bengali is closely related to Sanskrit and shares many similarities in grammar and vocabulary.

What is the approximate number of speakers of Maithili worldwide?

  1. 10 million

  2. 20 million

  3. 30 million

  4. 40 million


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Maithili is spoken by approximately 30 million people worldwide.

Which East Indian language has a rich tradition of folk literature and storytelling?

  1. Odia

  2. Assamese

  3. Maithili

  4. Bengali


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Assamese has a rich tradition of folk literature and storytelling, including myths, legends, and folktales.

What is the name of the script used to write Odia?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Odia

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Odia is written using the Odia script, which is a derivative of the Brahmi script.

Which East Indian language is known for its distinctive 'sh' sound?

  1. Maithili

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Assamese


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bengali is known for its distinctive 'sh' sound, which is represented by the letter 'শ'.

What is the approximate number of speakers of Bengali worldwide?

  1. 100 million

  2. 200 million

  3. 300 million

  4. 400 million


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bengali is spoken by approximately 200 million people worldwide.

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Bihar?

  1. Odia

  2. Assamese

  3. Maithili

  4. Bengali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Maithili is spoken in the state of Bihar, India.

What is the name of the script used to write Maithili?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Odia

  3. Bengali

  4. Maithili


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maithili is written using the Maithili script, which is a derivative of the Brahmi script.

Which East Indian language has a rich tradition of classical music and dance?

  1. Odia

  2. Assamese

  3. Maithili

  4. Bengali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odia has a rich tradition of classical music and dance, including Odissi music and dance.

What is the approximate number of speakers of Odia worldwide?

  1. 10 million

  2. 20 million

  3. 30 million

  4. 40 million


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Odia is spoken by approximately 30 million people worldwide.

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Assam?

  1. Odia

  2. Assamese

  3. Maithili

  4. Bengali


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Assamese is spoken in the state of Assam, India.

What is the name of the script used to write Assamese?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Odia

  3. Bengali

  4. Assamese


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Assamese is written using the Assamese script, which is a derivative of the Brahmi script.

Which East Indian language has a rich tradition of Vaishnava literature and poetry?

  1. Odia

  2. Assamese

  3. Maithili

  4. Bengali


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Assamese has a rich tradition of Vaishnava literature and poetry, including the works of Srimanta Sankardeva.

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