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Exploring the Rich Tapestry of East Indian Languages

Description: Embark on a journey through the diverse linguistic landscape of East India, exploring the unique features and cultural significance of its languages.
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Which language family encompasses the majority of East Indian languages?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Dravidian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indo-European language family is the most widely spoken in East India, including languages like Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, and Odia.

Which East Indian language is the most widely spoken?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in East India, with over 400 million speakers.

What is the official language of the state of West Bengal?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Odia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bengali is the official language of West Bengal, a state in East India.

Which East Indian language is known for its rich classical literature?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-European language, is known for its extensive classical literature, including the Vedas, Upanishads, and the Mahabharata.

What is the primary language spoken in the state of Odisha?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Odia

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Odia is the primary language spoken in the state of Odisha, located in East India.

Which East Indian language is closely related to Hindi?

  1. Marathi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Punjabi

  4. Nepali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Marathi is closely related to Hindi, sharing many similarities in grammar and vocabulary.

What is the official language of the state of Bihar?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Maithili


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the official language of the state of Bihar, located in East India.

Which East Indian language is known for its unique script?

  1. Bengali

  2. Odia

  3. Telugu

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Odia is known for its unique script, which is distinct from other East Indian languages.

What is the primary language spoken in the state of Jharkhand?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Santali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the primary language spoken in the state of Jharkhand, located in East India.

Which East Indian language is spoken by the majority of the population in the state of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Chhattisgarhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chhattisgarhi is the primary language spoken by the majority of the population in the state of Chhattisgarh.

What is the official language of the state of Assam?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Hindi

  4. English


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Assamese is the official language of the state of Assam, located in Northeast India.

Which East Indian language is known for its rich tradition of folk literature?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Rajasthani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajasthani is known for its rich tradition of folk literature, including folk tales, songs, and ballads.

What is the primary language spoken in the state of Tripura?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Tripuri

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tripuri is the primary language spoken in the state of Tripura, located in Northeast India.

Which East Indian language is spoken by the majority of the population in the state of Arunachal Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Assamese

  4. Nyishi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nyishi is the primary language spoken by the majority of the population in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.

What is the official language of the state of Meghalaya?

  1. Khasi

  2. Garo

  3. Assamese

  4. English


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

English is the official language of the state of Meghalaya, located in Northeast India.

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