Languages Spoken in Nepal

Description: This quiz covers the languages spoken in Nepal, a country with a rich linguistic diversity. Test your knowledge about the official language, regional languages, and other languages spoken in Nepal.
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What is the official language of Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Newari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nepali is the official language of Nepal and is spoken by a majority of the population.

Which language is spoken by the largest ethnic group in Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. Maithili

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Tamang


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nepali is spoken by the largest ethnic group in Nepal, the Chhetris.

What is the second most widely spoken language in Nepal?

  1. Maithili

  2. Bhojpuri

  3. Tamang

  4. Newari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maithili is the second most widely spoken language in Nepal, primarily spoken in the eastern part of the country.

Which language is spoken in the southern plains of Nepal?

  1. Maithili

  2. Bhojpuri

  3. Tharu

  4. Newari


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhojpuri is spoken in the southern plains of Nepal, bordering India.

What is the language of the Tamang people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Nepal?

  1. Tamang

  2. Newari

  3. Tharu

  4. Magar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamang is the language spoken by the Tamang people, primarily residing in the central and northern parts of Nepal.

Which language is spoken in the Kathmandu Valley and is considered a cultural heritage of Nepal?

  1. Newari

  2. Tharu

  3. Magar

  4. Gurung


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Newari is spoken in the Kathmandu Valley and is recognized as a cultural heritage of Nepal.

What is the language of the Tharu people, an indigenous community in Nepal?

  1. Tharu

  2. Magar

  3. Gurung

  4. Rai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tharu is the language spoken by the Tharu people, primarily residing in the southern plains of Nepal.

Which language is spoken by the Magar people, an ethnic group in western Nepal?

  1. Magar

  2. Gurung

  3. Rai

  4. Limbu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Magar is the language spoken by the Magar people, primarily residing in western Nepal.

What is the language of the Gurung people, an ethnic group in central Nepal?

  1. Gurung

  2. Rai

  3. Limbu

  4. Sherpa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gurung is the language spoken by the Gurung people, primarily residing in central Nepal.

Which language is spoken by the Rai people, an ethnic group in eastern Nepal?

  1. Rai

  2. Limbu

  3. Sherpa

  4. Tamang


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rai is the language spoken by the Rai people, primarily residing in eastern Nepal.

What is the language of the Limbu people, an ethnic group in eastern Nepal?

  1. Limbu

  2. Sherpa

  3. Tamang

  4. Newari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Limbu is the language spoken by the Limbu people, primarily residing in eastern Nepal.

Which language is spoken by the Sherpa people, an ethnic group in the Himalayas?

  1. Sherpa

  2. Tamang

  3. Newari

  4. Maithili


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sherpa is the language spoken by the Sherpa people, primarily residing in the Himalayas.

What is the language of the Tamang people, an ethnic group in central Nepal?

  1. Tamang

  2. Newari

  3. Maithili

  4. Bhojpuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamang is the language spoken by the Tamang people, primarily residing in central Nepal.

Which language is spoken in the eastern part of Nepal and is closely related to Maithili?

  1. Newari

  2. Maithili

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Tharu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Maithili is spoken in the eastern part of Nepal and is closely related to Maithili.

What is the language of the Bhojpuri people, an ethnic group in southern Nepal?

  1. Newari

  2. Maithili

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Tharu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhojpuri is the language spoken by the Bhojpuri people, primarily residing in southern Nepal.

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