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Assessing Your Familiarity with Official Languages in Indian Union Territories: A 25-Question Quiz

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge and familiarity with the official languages recognized in various Union Territories of India. It consists of 25 questions covering different aspects of these languages, including their historical significance, geographical distribution, and cultural impact.
Number of Questions: 16
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Which Union Territory has the highest number of official languages?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Lakshadweep


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jammu and Kashmir has the highest number of official languages, with Urdu, Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi, and English being recognized as such.

Which Union Territory has the lowest number of official languages?

  1. Chandigarh

  2. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

  3. Lakshadweep

  4. Puducherry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandigarh has the lowest number of official languages, with only English and Hindi being recognized as such.

Which Union Territory has the most diverse range of official languages?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Lakshadweep


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands has the most diverse range of official languages, with Hindi, English, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Oriya being recognized as such.

Which Union Territory has the least diverse range of official languages?

  1. Chandigarh

  2. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

  3. Lakshadweep

  4. Puducherry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lakshadweep has the least diverse range of official languages, with only Malayalam and English being recognized as such.

Which Union Territory has the oldest official language?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Lakshadweep


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jammu and Kashmir has the oldest official language, with Kashmiri being recognized as such since the 14th century.

Which Union Territory has the newest official language?

  1. Chandigarh

  2. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

  3. Lakshadweep

  4. Puducherry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Puducherry has the newest official language, with French being recognized as such in 2020.

Which Union Territory has the most widely spoken official language?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Lakshadweep


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jammu and Kashmir has the most widely spoken official language, with Hindi being spoken by over 60% of the population.

Which Union Territory has the least widely spoken official language?

  1. Chandigarh

  2. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

  3. Lakshadweep

  4. Puducherry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lakshadweep has the least widely spoken official language, with Malayalam being spoken by only about 20% of the population.

Which Union Territory has the most endangered official language?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Lakshadweep


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lakshadweep has the most endangered official language, with Malayalam being spoken by only about 20% of the population and facing pressure from other languages such as Hindi and English.

Which Union Territory has the least endangered official language?

  1. Chandigarh

  2. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Puducherry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jammu and Kashmir has the least endangered official language, with Hindi being spoken by over 60% of the population and having a strong cultural and historical presence in the region.

Which Union Territory has the most unique official language?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Lakshadweep


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lakshadweep has the most unique official language, with Malayalam being spoken by only about 20% of the population and having a distinct cultural and historical background.

Which Union Territory has the least unique official language?

  1. Chandigarh

  2. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Puducherry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandigarh has the least unique official language, with English and Hindi being widely spoken throughout India and having no distinct cultural or historical background in the region.

Which Union Territory has the most influential official language?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Lakshadweep


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jammu and Kashmir has the most influential official language, with Hindi being the official language of the Indian government and widely spoken throughout the country.

Which Union Territory has the least influential official language?

  1. Chandigarh

  2. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

  3. Lakshadweep

  4. Puducherry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lakshadweep has the least influential official language, with Malayalam being spoken by only about 20% of the population and having a limited reach outside the region.

Which Union Territory has the most popular official language?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Lakshadweep


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jammu and Kashmir has the most popular official language, with Hindi being widely spoken throughout the country and having a strong cultural and historical presence.

Which Union Territory has the least popular official language?

  1. Chandigarh

  2. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

  3. Lakshadweep

  4. Puducherry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lakshadweep has the least popular official language, with Malayalam being spoken by only about 20% of the population and having a limited reach outside the region.

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