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Languages Spoken in the Northeastern Region of India

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the languages spoken in the Northeastern Region of India. The region is home to a diverse range of languages, each with its own unique history and culture. Let's see how much you know about these fascinating languages.
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Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in the Northeastern Region of India?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Manipuri

  4. Nepali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Assamese is the most widely spoken language in the Northeastern Region of India, with over 15 million speakers. It is the official language of the state of Assam and is also spoken in parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Meghalaya.

Which language is closely related to Assamese and is spoken in the state of Tripura?

  1. Bengali

  2. Manipuri

  3. Kokborok

  4. Mizo


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kokborok is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Tripuri people of Tripura. It is closely related to Assamese and shares many similarities in grammar and vocabulary.

Which language is spoken by the Meitei people of Manipur and is the official language of the state?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Manipuri

  4. Naga


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Manipuri is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Meitei people of Manipur. It is the official language of the state and is also spoken in parts of Assam and Nagaland.

Which language is spoken by the Naga people of Nagaland and is recognized as one of the official languages of the state?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Manipuri

  4. Naga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Naga is a group of Tibeto-Burman languages spoken by the Naga people of Nagaland. There are many different Naga languages, each with its own unique dialect. Ao, Angami, and Sema are some of the major Naga languages.

Which language is spoken by the Mizo people of Mizoram and is the official language of the state?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Manipuri

  4. Mizo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mizo is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Mizo people of Mizoram. It is the official language of the state and is also spoken in parts of Manipur and Assam.

Which language is spoken by the Karbi people of Assam and is recognized as one of the official languages of the state?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Karbi

  4. Naga


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Karbi is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Karbi people of Assam. It is recognized as one of the official languages of the state and is also spoken in parts of Meghalaya and Nagaland.

Which language is spoken by the Bodo people of Assam and is recognized as one of the official languages of the state?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Bodo

  4. Naga


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bodo is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Bodo people of Assam. It is recognized as one of the official languages of the state and is also spoken in parts of West Bengal and Arunachal Pradesh.

Which language is spoken by the Dimasa people of Assam and is recognized as one of the official languages of the state?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Dimasa

  4. Naga


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dimasa is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Dimasa people of Assam. It is recognized as one of the official languages of the state and is also spoken in parts of Nagaland and Manipur.

Which language is spoken by the Khasi people of Meghalaya and is recognized as one of the official languages of the state?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Khasi

  4. Naga


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Khasi is an Austroasiatic language spoken by the Khasi people of Meghalaya. It is recognized as one of the official languages of the state and is also spoken in parts of Assam and Bangladesh.

Which language is spoken by the Garo people of Meghalaya and is recognized as one of the official languages of the state?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Garo

  4. Naga


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Garo is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Garo people of Meghalaya. It is recognized as one of the official languages of the state and is also spoken in parts of Assam and Bangladesh.

Which language is spoken by the Jaintia people of Meghalaya and is recognized as one of the official languages of the state?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Jaintia

  4. Naga


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jaintia is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Jaintia people of Meghalaya. It is recognized as one of the official languages of the state and is also spoken in parts of Assam and Bangladesh.

Which language is spoken by the Rabha people of Assam and is recognized as one of the official languages of the state?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Rabha

  4. Naga


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rabha is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Rabha people of Assam. It is recognized as one of the official languages of the state and is also spoken in parts of West Bengal and Arunachal Pradesh.

Which language is spoken by the Lalung people of Assam and is recognized as one of the official languages of the state?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Lalung

  4. Naga


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lalung is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Lalung people of Assam. It is recognized as one of the official languages of the state and is also spoken in parts of Arunachal Pradesh.

Which language is spoken by the Deori people of Assam and is recognized as one of the official languages of the state?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Deori

  4. Naga


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Deori is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Deori people of Assam. It is recognized as one of the official languages of the state and is also spoken in parts of Arunachal Pradesh.

Which language is spoken by the Sonowal Kachari people of Assam and is recognized as one of the official languages of the state?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Sonowal Kachari

  4. Naga


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sonowal Kachari is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Sonowal Kachari people of Assam. It is recognized as one of the official languages of the state and is also spoken in parts of Arunachal Pradesh.

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