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East Indian Languages: A Catalyst for Social and Cultural Exchange

Description: This quiz delves into the fascinating world of East Indian languages and their profound impact as a catalyst for social and cultural exchange.
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Which language is widely spoken in the eastern region of India and is the official language of West Bengal?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bengali is the official language of West Bengal and is spoken by a large population in the eastern region of India.

Which East Indian language is closely related to Sanskrit and has a rich literary tradition?

  1. Odia

  2. Assamese

  3. Maithili

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odia, also known as Oriya, is closely related to Sanskrit and has a rich literary tradition dating back centuries.

What is the official language of the state of Assam in northeastern India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Assamese

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Assamese is the official language of the state of Assam and is spoken by a majority of the population.

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Bihar and has a significant presence in neighboring regions?

  1. Maithili

  2. Bhojpuri

  3. Magadhi

  4. Angika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maithili is spoken in the state of Bihar and has a significant presence in neighboring regions like Nepal and Jharkhand.

What is the official language of the state of Manipur in northeastern India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Manipuri

  4. Assamese


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Manipuri, also known as Meitei, is the official language of the state of Manipur and is spoken by a majority of the population.

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Jharkhand and has a rich tribal heritage?

  1. Santali

  2. Mundari

  3. Ho

  4. Kurukh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Santali is spoken in the state of Jharkhand and has a rich tribal heritage, making it an important language for cultural preservation.

What is the official language of the state of Odisha in eastern India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Odia, also known as Oriya, is the official language of the state of Odisha and is spoken by a majority of the population.

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh and has a significant tribal population?

  1. Gondi

  2. Chhattisgarhi

  3. Halbi

  4. Kurukh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chhattisgarhi is spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh and has a significant tribal population, making it an important language for cultural preservation.

What is the official language of the state of Tripura in northeastern India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Tripuri

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tripuri is the official language of the state of Tripura and is spoken by a majority of the population.

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Arunachal Pradesh and has a rich cultural heritage?

  1. Adi

  2. Nyishi

  3. Apatani

  4. Tagin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adi is spoken in the state of Arunachal Pradesh and has a rich cultural heritage, making it an important language for cultural preservation.

What is the official language of the state of Mizoram in northeastern India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Mizo

  4. Assamese


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mizo, also known as Lushai, is the official language of the state of Mizoram and is spoken by a majority of the population.

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Nagaland and has a unique tonal system?

  1. Ao

  2. Angami

  3. Sema

  4. Lotha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ao is spoken in the state of Nagaland and has a unique tonal system, making it an interesting language for linguistic study.

What is the official language of the state of Meghalaya in northeastern India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Khasi

  4. Garo


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Khasi is the official language of the state of Meghalaya and is spoken by a majority of the population.

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Sikkim and has a strong influence of Tibetan culture?

  1. Lepcha

  2. Bhutia

  3. Limbu

  4. Tamang


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhutia is spoken in the state of Sikkim and has a strong influence of Tibetan culture, making it an important language for cultural preservation.

What is the official language of the state of West Bengal in eastern India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Assamese


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bengali is the official language of the state of West Bengal and is spoken by a majority of the population.

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