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East Indian Languages: A Reflection of India's Linguistic Unity in Diversity

Description: Explore the rich linguistic diversity of East Indian languages and their role in reflecting India's unity in diversity.
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Which of the following is NOT an East Indian language?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Gujarati

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kannada is a Dravidian language spoken in the southern state of Karnataka, while Assamese, Bengali, and Gujarati are East Indian languages.

Which East Indian language has the largest number of native speakers?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India, with over 500 million native speakers.

Which East Indian language is the official language of the state of West Bengal?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Assamese


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bengali is the official language of West Bengal and is also widely spoken in Bangladesh.

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

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that is considered the classical language of India and has a rich literary tradition.

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

  1. Odia

  2. Bengali

  3. Assamese

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odia is the official language of Odisha and is spoken by over 30 million people.

Which East Indian language is closely related to Hindi?

  1. Marathi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Punjabi

  4. Bhojpuri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhojpuri is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the eastern part of India and is closely related to Hindi.

Which East Indian language is known for its distinctive script?

  1. Bengali

  2. Odia

  3. Assamese

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Manipuri is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the state of Manipur and is known for its unique script, called Meetei Mayek.

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

  1. Hindi

  2. Bhojpuri

  3. Maithili

  4. Magahi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Maithili is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the northern part of Bihar and is closely related to Hindi.

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

  1. Assamese

  2. Odia

  3. Bengali

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Assamese is known for its rich folk literature, including traditional songs, ballads, and folktales.

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

  1. Chhattisgarhi

  2. Hindi

  3. Odia

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chhattisgarhi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh and is closely related to Hindi.

Which East Indian language is known for its distinctive musical tradition?

  1. Bengali

  2. Odia

  3. Assamese

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Manipuri is known for its distinctive musical tradition, which includes traditional instruments like the pena and the kartal.

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

  1. Hindi

  2. Bhojpuri

  3. Santali

  4. Mundari


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Santali is an Austroasiatic language spoken in the state of Jharkhand and is the largest Munda language.

Which East Indian language is known for its rich classical dance tradition?

  1. Odissi

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Kathakali

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odissi is a classical dance form that originated in the state of Odisha and is known for its graceful movements and expressive storytelling.

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

  1. Bengali

  2. Tripuri

  3. Kokborok

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kokborok is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the state of Tripura and is the official language of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council.

Which East Indian language is known for its distinctive weaving tradition?

  1. Assamese

  2. Odia

  3. Bengali

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Manipuri is known for its distinctive weaving tradition, which includes traditional handloom techniques and intricate designs.

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