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Exploring the Linguistic Diversity of Indian States: A Quiz

Description: This quiz aims to test your knowledge about the linguistic diversity of Indian states. It covers various aspects of the languages spoken in different regions of India, including their official status, historical significance, and unique features.
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Which state in India has the most official languages?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karnataka has the most official languages in India, with Kannada being the primary language and Urdu, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Konkani, and Tulu also recognized as official languages.

What is the official language of the state of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Kashmiri

  4. Dogri


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Urdu is the official language of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, along with Hindi, Kashmiri, and Dogri.

Which state in India has the highest number of languages spoken?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Maharashtra has the highest number of languages spoken in India, with over 70 languages and dialects.

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in the state of Rajasthan?

  1. Hindi

  2. Rajasthani

  3. Marwari

  4. Mewari


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajasthani is the language spoken by the majority of the population in the state of Rajasthan, with Hindi being the official language.

Which state in India has the most endangered languages?

  1. Arunachal Pradesh

  2. Nagaland

  3. Manipur

  4. Mizoram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arunachal Pradesh has the most endangered languages in India, with over 50 languages facing extinction.

What is the official language of the state of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Pahari

  3. Kangri

  4. Mandiali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the official language of the state of Himachal Pradesh, with Pahari, Kangri, and Mandiali being widely spoken regional languages.

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in the state of Gujarat?

  1. Gujarati

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Kutchi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarati is the language spoken by the majority of the population in the state of Gujarat, with Hindi being the official language.

Which state in India has the highest percentage of speakers of its official language?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala has the highest percentage of speakers of its official language, Malayalam, with over 96% of the population speaking the language.

What is the official language of the state of Punjab?

  1. Punjabi

  2. Hindi

  3. Haryanvi

  4. Dogri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punjabi is the official language of the state of Punjab, with Hindi being the additional official language.

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in the state of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Malvi

  3. Bundeli

  4. Bagheli


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the language spoken by the majority of the population in the state of Madhya Pradesh, with Malvi, Bundeli, and Bagheli being widely spoken regional languages.

Which state in India has the most number of languages recognized as classical languages?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Odisha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil Nadu has the most number of languages recognized as classical languages in India, with Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, and Telugu being recognized as such.

What is the official language of the state of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Chhattisgarhi

  3. Gondi

  4. Halbi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the official language of the state of Chhattisgarh, with Chhattisgarhi, Gondi, and Halbi being widely spoken regional languages.

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in the state of Bihar?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bhojpuri

  3. Maithili

  4. Magadhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the language spoken by the majority of the population in the state of Bihar, with Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Magadhi being widely spoken regional languages.

Which state in India has the most number of tribal languages?

  1. Odisha

  2. Chhattisgarh

  3. Jharkhand

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odisha has the most number of tribal languages in India, with over 60 tribal languages spoken in the state.

What is the official language of the state of Uttarakhand?

  1. Hindi

  2. Garhwali

  3. Kumaoni

  4. Jaunsari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the official language of the state of Uttarakhand, with Garhwali, Kumaoni, and Jaunsari being widely spoken regional languages.

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