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Central Indian Languages: A Legacy of Linguistic Heritage

Description: Explore the rich linguistic heritage of Central India through this quiz on the unique features, history, and cultural significance of its languages.
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Which language family do most Central Indian languages belong to?

  1. Indo-Aryan

  2. Dravidian

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Sino-Tibetan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The majority of Central Indian languages, including Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati, belong to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language family.

What is the approximate number of speakers of Central Indian languages?

  1. 100 million

  2. 200 million

  3. 300 million

  4. 400 million


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Central Indian languages are spoken by approximately 300 million people, making them one of the largest language groups in India.

Which Central Indian language is the most widely spoken?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Rajasthani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the most widely spoken Central Indian language, with over 400 million speakers worldwide.

What is the official language of the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Marathi is the official language of the state of Maharashtra, and is spoken by over 80 million people.

Which Central Indian language has a rich tradition of classical literature?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Rajasthani


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Marathi has a rich tradition of classical literature, with notable works such as the 'Jnaneshwari' and the 'Tukaram Gatha'.

What is the approximate number of Central Indian languages that are considered endangered?

  1. 10

  2. 20

  3. 30

  4. 40


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Approximately 30 Central Indian languages are considered endangered, facing the risk of extinction due to factors such as language shift and cultural assimilation.

Which Central Indian language is known for its unique script, Devanagari?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Rajasthani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is written in the Devanagari script, which is also used for writing Sanskrit and other Indo-Aryan languages.

What is the approximate number of speakers of the Gondi language?

  1. 1 million

  2. 2 million

  3. 3 million

  4. 4 million


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gondi is spoken by approximately 2 million people, making it one of the largest Dravidian languages in Central India.

Which Central Indian language is known for its rich tradition of folk songs and dances?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Rajasthani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajasthani is known for its vibrant folk songs and dances, which reflect the cultural heritage of the region.

What is the approximate number of speakers of the Bhili language?

  1. 1 million

  2. 2 million

  3. 3 million

  4. 4 million


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhili is spoken by approximately 3 million people, making it one of the largest Bhil languages in India.

Which Central Indian language is known for its unique system of numerals?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Rajasthani


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gujarati has a unique system of numerals, known as 'Gujarati numerals', which are different from the Devanagari numerals used in other Central Indian languages.

What is the approximate number of speakers of the Korku language?

  1. 1 million

  2. 2 million

  3. 3 million

  4. 4 million


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Korku is spoken by approximately 1 million people, making it one of the smaller Dravidian languages in Central India.

Which Central Indian language is known for its rich tradition of oral storytelling?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Rajasthani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajasthani has a rich tradition of oral storytelling, with tales of heroes, kings, and mythical creatures passed down through generations.

What is the approximate number of speakers of the Halbi language?

  1. 1 million

  2. 2 million

  3. 3 million

  4. 4 million


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Halbi is spoken by approximately 2 million people, making it one of the larger Dravidian languages in Central India.

Which Central Indian language is known for its unique system of verb conjugation?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Rajasthani


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Marathi has a unique system of verb conjugation, which differs from that of other Central Indian languages.

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