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East Indian Languages: A Reflection of India's Linguistic Vibrancy

Description: Embark on a journey through the vibrant linguistic landscape of East India, exploring the rich diversity of languages that reflect the region's cultural heritage and linguistic vibrancy.
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Which of these languages is NOT spoken in the East Indian state of West Bengal?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Odia

  4. Santali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Odia is primarily spoken in the state of Odisha, while Bengali, Hindi, and Santali are widely spoken in West Bengal.

The Maithili language is predominantly spoken in which Indian state?

  1. Bihar

  2. Jharkhand

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maithili is primarily spoken in the Mithila region of Bihar, with significant populations also found in neighboring states like Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh.

Which of these languages belongs to the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Santali

  2. Hindi

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Santali is an Austroasiatic language spoken by the Santal people, primarily in the states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha.

The Assamese language is spoken in which northeastern state of India?

  1. Arunachal Pradesh

  2. Assam

  3. Meghalaya

  4. Nagaland


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Assamese is the official language of the state of Assam and is widely spoken throughout the region.

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

  1. Manipuri

  2. Mizo

  3. Kokborok

  4. Nepali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kokborok is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Tripuri people, primarily in the state of Tripura.

Which of these languages is spoken in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Nicobarese

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nicobarese is an Austroasiatic language spoken by the Nicobarese people, indigenous to the Nicobar Islands.

The Munda languages belong to which language family?

  1. Indo-Aryan

  2. Dravidian

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Sino-Tibetan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Munda languages, spoken by various tribal communities in East India, belong to the Austroasiatic language family.

Which language is spoken in the state of Manipur and is closely related to Burmese?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Mizo

  3. Naga

  4. Kuki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manipuri, also known as Meitei, is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the state of Manipur and has close linguistic ties to Burmese.

The Khasi language is spoken in which northeastern state of India?

  1. Arunachal Pradesh

  2. Assam

  3. Meghalaya

  4. Nagaland


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Khasi is an Austroasiatic language spoken by the Khasi people, primarily in the state of Meghalaya.

Which of these languages is spoken in the state of Mizoram?

  1. Mizo

  2. Naga

  3. Kuki

  4. Chin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mizo, also known as Lushai, is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Mizo people, primarily in the state of Mizoram.

The Naga languages belong to which language family?

  1. Indo-Aryan

  2. Dravidian

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Sino-Tibetan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Naga languages, spoken by various Naga tribes in Northeast India, belong to the Sino-Tibetan language family.

Which language is spoken in the state of Arunachal Pradesh and is closely related to Tibetan?

  1. Monpa

  2. Sherdukpen

  3. Adi

  4. Nishi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Monpa is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Monpa people, primarily in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.

The Kuki-Chin languages are spoken in which region of India?

  1. Northeast India

  2. East India

  3. Central India

  4. South India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kuki-Chin languages are spoken by various Kuki-Chin tribes, primarily in the northeastern states of India, such as Mizoram and Manipur.

Which language is spoken in the state of Sikkim and is closely related to Tibetan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Sikkimese

  3. Lepcha

  4. Bhutia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sikkimese, also known as Bhutia, is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Bhutia people, primarily in the state of Sikkim.

The Tangkhul Naga language is spoken in which Indian state?

  1. Manipur

  2. Nagaland

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Mizoram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tangkhul Naga is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Tangkhul Naga people, primarily in the state of Manipur.

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