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East Indian Languages: A Treasure Trove of Cultural Identity

Description: Explore the rich tapestry of East Indian languages, their cultural significance, and their role in preserving the region's unique identity.
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Which of the following is not an East Indian language?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Telugu is a Dravidian language spoken primarily in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

The East Indian language with the largest number of speakers is:

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Odia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hindi is the official language of India and is spoken by over 400 million people.

Which East Indian language is known for its rich classical literature?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that is considered the sacred language of Hinduism and is known for its extensive literature.

The East Indian language that is spoken in the state of West Bengal is:

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Odia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bengali is the official language of the Indian state of West Bengal and is also spoken in parts of Bangladesh.

Which East Indian language is known for its distinct 'bhangra' music and dance?

  1. Punjabi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Marathi

  4. Odia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punjabi is spoken in the northern Indian state of Punjab and is known for its vibrant 'bhangra' music and dance.

The East Indian language that is spoken in the state of Odisha is:

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Odia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Odia is the official language of the Indian state of Odisha and is also spoken in parts of West Bengal and Chhattisgarh.

Which East Indian language is known for its unique 'kathakali' dance form?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malayalam is spoken in the southern Indian state of Kerala and is known for its distinctive 'kathakali' dance form.

The East Indian language that is spoken in the state of Maharashtra is:

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Odia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Marathi is the official language of the Indian state of Maharashtra and is also spoken in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.

Which East Indian language is known for its rich tradition of 'Carnatic' music?

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil is spoken in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and is known for its ancient literature and rich tradition of 'Carnatic' music.

The East Indian language that is spoken in the state of Karnataka is:

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kannada is the official language of the Indian state of Karnataka and is also spoken in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Which East Indian language is known for its unique 'Kuchipudi' dance form?

  1. Telugu

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Telugu is spoken in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and is known for its distinctive 'Kuchipudi' dance form.

The East Indian language that is spoken in the state of Gujarat is:

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Odia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gujarati is the official language of the Indian state of Gujarat and is also spoken in parts of Rajasthan and Maharashtra.

Which East Indian language is known for its rich 'Odissi' dance form?

  1. Odia

  2. Bengali

  3. Hindi

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odia is spoken in the eastern Indian state of Odisha and is known for its distinctive 'Odissi' dance form.

The East Indian language that is spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh is:

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Chhattisgarhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chhattisgarhi is the official language of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh and is also spoken in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Odisha.

Which East Indian language is known for its unique 'Manipuri' dance form?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Bengali

  3. Hindi

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manipuri is spoken in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur and is known for its distinctive 'Manipuri' dance form.

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