The Future of Indian Languages

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the future of Indian languages. It covers various aspects such as the current status, challenges, and initiatives taken to preserve and promote Indian languages.
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Which Indian language has the highest number of speakers?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India, with over 400 million native speakers.

What is the primary reason for the decline of Indian languages?

  1. Globalization

  2. Urbanization

  3. Education

  4. Technology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Globalization has led to the increased use of English as the language of international communication, resulting in a decline in the use of Indian languages.

Which Indian language is recognized as a classical language by the Government of India?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanskrit is the only Indian language that has been recognized as a classical language by the Government of India.

What is the name of the government initiative launched to promote the use of Indian languages in education?

  1. National Education Policy

  2. Three Language Formula

  3. Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti

  4. Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes the importance of promoting Indian languages in education and encourages the use of mother tongue as the medium of instruction.

Which Indian language has the largest number of dialects?

  1. Hindi

  2. Telugu

  3. Marathi

  4. Bengali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi has the largest number of dialects among Indian languages, with over 100 distinct dialects spoken across the country.

What is the name of the organization responsible for the development and promotion of Hindi language?

  1. Central Hindi Directorate

  2. National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language

  3. Sahitya Akademi

  4. National Book Trust


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Hindi Directorate is the nodal agency responsible for the development and promotion of Hindi language in India.

Which Indian language is the official language of the state of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Dogri

  3. Hindi

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urdu is the official language of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, along with Kashmiri and Dogri.

What is the name of the annual festival celebrated to promote and celebrate Indian languages?

  1. Bhasha Diwas

  2. Sahitya Akademi Awards

  3. Jnanpith Awards

  4. National Book Fair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhasha Diwas is an annual festival celebrated on February 21st to promote and celebrate Indian languages.

Which Indian language is the official language of the state of Odisha?

  1. Odia

  2. Hindi

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odia is the official language of the state of Odisha.

What is the name of the government initiative launched to promote the use of Indian languages in digital spaces?

  1. Digital India

  2. BharatNet

  3. e-Kranti

  4. MyGov


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Digital India initiative includes various programs and projects aimed at promoting the use of Indian languages in digital spaces.

Which Indian language is the official language of the state of Karnataka?

  1. Kannada

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kannada is the official language of the state of Karnataka.

What is the name of the organization responsible for the development and promotion of Urdu language?

  1. National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language

  2. Central Hindi Directorate

  3. Sahitya Akademi

  4. National Book Trust


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language is the nodal agency responsible for the development and promotion of Urdu language in India.

Which Indian language is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Telugu is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh.

What is the name of the annual award given to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of Indian languages?

  1. Jnanpith Awards

  2. Sahitya Akademi Awards

  3. National Book Awards

  4. Bharat Ratna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jnanpith Awards are the highest literary awards given in India to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of Indian languages.

Which Indian language is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tamil

  2. Hindi

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu.

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