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Official Languages of Indian States: A Linguistic Discovery

Description: Embark on a linguistic journey through India's diverse states and discover the fascinating array of official languages that shape their cultural identities. Test your knowledge and explore the rich tapestry of languages that contribute to India's linguistic heritage.
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Which state in India has the unique distinction of having three official languages?

  1. Odisha

  2. Karnataka

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odisha stands out as the only state in India with three official languages: Odia, English, and Sanskrit.

In which state is Kashmiri recognized as an official language?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Punjab


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kashmiri, a language with a rich literary and cultural history, holds the status of an official language in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Which state in India has adopted Konkani as its official language?

  1. Kerala

  2. Goa

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Goa, a state known for its vibrant coastal culture, has Konkani as its official language.

Which state in India has the distinction of having two official languages, one of which is a classical language?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Telangana

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karnataka holds the unique position of having two official languages: Kannada, a Dravidian language, and Sanskrit, a classical language of India.

Which state in India has the unique distinction of having two official languages, both of which are Dravidian languages?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil Nadu is the only state in India with two official languages, Tamil and English, both of which belong to the Dravidian language family.

Which state in India has adopted Dogri as its official language?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Punjab


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dogri, a language spoken in the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir, is recognized as an official language in the state.

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

  1. Odisha

  2. Karnataka

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Maharashtra stands out as the only state in India with four official languages: Marathi, English, Hindi, and Gujarati.

Which state in India has adopted Manipuri as its official language?

  1. Assam

  2. Nagaland

  3. Manipur

  4. Mizoram


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Manipuri, a Tibeto-Burman language, holds the status of an official language in the state of Manipur.

Which state in India has the unique distinction of having two official languages, both of which are Indo-Aryan languages?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh is the only state in India with two official languages, Hindi and Urdu, both of which belong to the Indo-Aryan language family.

Which state in India has adopted Maithili as its official language?

  1. Bihar

  2. Jharkhand

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maithili, a language spoken in the Mithila region of Bihar, is recognized as an official language in the state.

Which state in India has the unique distinction of having three official languages, all of which are Dravidian languages?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh is the only state in India with three official languages, Telugu, Urdu, and English, all of which belong to the Dravidian language family.

Which state in India has adopted Bodo as its official language?

  1. Assam

  2. Nagaland

  3. Manipur

  4. Mizoram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bodo, a Tibeto-Burman language, holds the status of an official language in the state of Assam.

Which state in India has the unique distinction of having two official languages, both of which are Austroasiatic languages?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Jharkhand

  4. Chhattisgarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odisha is the only state in India with two official languages, Odia and English, both of which belong to the Austroasiatic language family.

Which state in India has adopted Santhali as its official language?

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Bihar

  3. Odisha

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Santhali, a Munda language, is recognized as an official language in the state of Jharkhand.

Which state in India has the unique distinction of having two official languages, both of which are Sino-Tibetan languages?

  1. Arunachal Pradesh

  2. Nagaland

  3. Manipur

  4. Mizoram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arunachal Pradesh is the only state in India with two official languages, English and Hindi, both of which belong to the Sino-Tibetan language family.

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