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Languages Unscheduled in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution and Their Cultural Significance

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Which of the following languages is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Bodo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bodo is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Bodo people of Assam and West Bengal. It is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Which of the following languages is spoken by the largest number of people in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Bodo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India, with over 400 million speakers. It is the official language of the Indian government and is used in education, business, and media.

Which of the following languages is considered to be the oldest language in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Bodo


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sanskrit is the oldest language in India, with a history dating back to over 3,000 years. It is the liturgical language of Hinduism and is also used in classical Indian literature.

Which of the following languages is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Bodo


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tamil is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu. It is a Dravidian language spoken by over 70 million people in India.

Which of the following languages is spoken by the Bodo people of Assam and West Bengal?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Bodo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bodo is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Bodo people of Assam and West Bengal. It is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Which of the following languages is considered to be a sacred language in Hinduism?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Bodo


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sanskrit is considered to be a sacred language in Hinduism. It is the language of the Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism.

Which of the following languages is used in classical Indian literature?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Bodo


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sanskrit is used in classical Indian literature. It is the language of the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, and other great works of Indian literature.

Which of the following languages is spoken by over 70 million people in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Bodo


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tamil is spoken by over 70 million people in India. It is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu.

Which of the following languages is a Tibeto-Burman language?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Bodo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bodo is a Tibeto-Burman language. It is spoken by the Bodo people of Assam and West Bengal.

Which of the following languages is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Bodo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bodo is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. It is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Bodo people of Assam and West Bengal.

Which of the following languages is considered to be the oldest language in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Bodo


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sanskrit is considered to be the oldest language in India. It is the liturgical language of Hinduism and is also used in classical Indian literature.

Which of the following languages is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Bodo


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tamil is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu. It is a Dravidian language spoken by over 70 million people in India.

Which of the following languages is spoken by the Bodo people of Assam and West Bengal?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Bodo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bodo is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Bodo people of Assam and West Bengal. It is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Which of the following languages is considered to be a sacred language in Hinduism?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Bodo


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sanskrit is considered to be a sacred language in Hinduism. It is the language of the Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism.

Which of the following languages is used in classical Indian literature?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Bodo


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sanskrit is used in classical Indian literature. It is the language of the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, and other great works of Indian literature.

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