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Official Languages of Indian States: A Linguistic Odyssey

Description: Embark on a linguistic odyssey through the diverse official languages of Indian states, exploring the rich cultural heritage and linguistic tapestry that defines the nation's identity.
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Which state in India has the unique distinction of having two official languages?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharashtra holds the distinction of having two official languages: Marathi, the primary language spoken by the majority of the population, and Gujarati, which is widely used in certain regions of the state.

Which state in India adopted Hindi as its sole official language in 1949?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state in India, adopted Hindi as its sole official language in 1949, reflecting the linguistic dominance of Hindi in the region.

Which state in India has the distinction of having the most official languages?

  1. Odisha

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Telangana

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odisha stands out as the state with the most official languages, recognizing three distinct languages: Odia, the primary language of the state, along with Sanskrit and Urdu, which hold official status in certain contexts.

Which state in India adopted Assamese as its official language in 1960?

  1. Assam

  2. Meghalaya

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Nagaland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Assam, a state in northeastern India, adopted Assamese as its official language in 1960, recognizing the linguistic identity and heritage of the Assamese-speaking population.

Which state in India has the unique distinction of having three official languages?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Punjab

  3. Haryana

  4. Chhattisgarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat holds the unique distinction of having three official languages: Gujarati, the primary language of the state, along with Hindi and English, which are also recognized as official languages for administrative and educational purposes.

Which state in India adopted Malayalam as its official language in 1956?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala, a state on the southwestern coast of India, adopted Malayalam as its official language in 1956, reflecting the linguistic identity and heritage of the Malayalam-speaking population.

Which state in India has the distinction of having the most widely spoken official language?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Bihar

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state in India, has the distinction of having the most widely spoken official language, Hindi, which is also the most widely spoken language in the country.

Which state in India adopted Kannada as its official language in 1963?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Telangana

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karnataka, a state in southwestern India, adopted Kannada as its official language in 1963, recognizing the linguistic identity and heritage of the Kannada-speaking population.

Which state in India has the unique distinction of having two official scripts?

  1. Odisha

  2. Telangana

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odisha holds the unique distinction of having two official scripts: Odia, the primary script used for the Odia language, and Devanagari, which is also used for official purposes in certain contexts.

Which state in India adopted Telugu as its official language in 1956?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Telangana

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh, a state in southeastern India, adopted Telugu as its official language in 1956, reflecting the linguistic identity and heritage of the Telugu-speaking population.

Which state in India has the distinction of having the most official languages recognized by the Constitution?

  1. Odisha

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Telangana

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odisha stands out as the state with the most official languages recognized by the Constitution of India, with three distinct languages: Odia, Sanskrit, and Urdu, all holding official status.

Which state in India adopted Bengali as its official language in 1969?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Tripura

  3. Assam

  4. Odisha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

West Bengal, a state in eastern India, adopted Bengali as its official language in 1969, recognizing the linguistic identity and heritage of the Bengali-speaking population.

Which state in India has the unique distinction of having four official languages?

  1. Telangana

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Telangana holds the unique distinction of having four official languages: Telugu, the primary language of the state, along with Urdu, Kannada, and Marathi, which are also recognized as official languages in certain regions.

Which state in India adopted Punjabi as its official language in 1966?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Jammu and Kashmir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punjab, a state in northwestern India, adopted Punjabi as its official language in 1966, reflecting the linguistic identity and heritage of the Punjabi-speaking population.

Which state in India has the distinction of having the most official languages recognized by the state legislature?

  1. Odisha

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Telangana

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odisha stands out as the state with the most official languages recognized by the state legislature, with three distinct languages: Odia, Sanskrit, and Urdu, all holding official status.

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