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The correct answer is Urdu.

Key Points

• Uttar Pradesh is the largest state in India by population.
  • According to the Uttar Pradesh Official Language Act 1951, the official language of Uttar Pradesh is "Hindi".
  • This act was amended in 1989, after which Urdu also became the official language of Uttar Pradesh.
  • That is, there are two official languages ​​of Uttar Pradesh, Hindi, and Urdu.

​Additional Information

• The languages ​​mainly spoken in Uttar Pradesh are - Hindi, Urdu, Awadhi, Braj, Bhojpuri, Bundelkhand, and English.
• Official languages ​​are included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India. There are currently 22 languages ​​on this list.
• Originally 14 languages ​​were kept in it in the constitution. Later eight more languages ​​were added.

The correct answer is Chambyali.

Key Points

• Chambyali is the primary language spoken in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh.
• The language is part of the Western Pahari group of languages, which is a subset of the Indo-Aryan languages.
• Chambyali is closely related to other Pahari languages spoken in the region, such as Mandyali and Kullavi.
• It is predominantly used in daily communication among the local population and has a rich oral tradition.

Additional Information

• Western Pahari Languages:
  • This group of languages includes Chambyali, Mandyali, Kullavi, and others.
  • They are primarily spoken in the Himachal Pradesh region of India.
• Pahari Language Characteristics:
  • Pahari languages are known for their distinct phonetic and grammatical structures.
  • They often have a rich tradition of folklore and oral literature.
• Linguistic Diversity in Himachal Pradesh:
  • Himachal Pradesh is home to multiple languages and dialects, reflecting its cultural diversity.
  • Other prominent languages include Hindi, Punjabi, and various Tibeto-Burman languages.
• Preservation Efforts:
  • Efforts are being made to document and preserve Pahari languages, including Chambyali.
  • Local organizations and academic institutions are involved in these preservation initiatives.

सही उत्‍तर बारहवीं शताब्दी और प्रारंभिक वर्ष हैं।

Key Points

• लगभग 1300 CE तक राजस्थानी भाषा का एक व्यापक मानकीकृत रूप उभरा।
  • राजस्थानी भाषाएँ पश्चिमी इंडो-आर्यन भाषा परिवार से संबंधित हैं।
  • अधिकांश राजस्थानी भाषाएँ मुख्य रूप से राजस्थान राज्य में बोली जाती हैं, लेकिन गुजरात, हरियाणा, पंजाब, सिंध और पाकिस्तान में भी बोली जाती हैं।
  • राजस्थानी भाषा परिवार में दो प्रमुख समूह हैं।
    • ​पश्चिमी राजस्थानी समूह जिसमें मारवाड़ी और इसकी उप-बोलियां, मेवाड़ी, वागड़ी, बागरी और भीली शामिल हैं।
    • पूर्वी राजस्थानी समूह या दुंढारी जिसमें जयपुरी, हड़ौती, मालवी और निमाड़ी शामिल हैं।

सही उत्तर जॉर्ज अब्राहम ग्रियर्सन है।

• जॉर्ज अब्राहम ग्रियर्सन ने पहली बार राजस्थान भाषा के लिए "राजस्थानी" शब्द का प्रयोग किया था।
  • 1912 ई. में भारत के भाषाई सर्वेक्षण में इसका उपयोग किया था।
  • राजस्थानी के एक प्रमुख भाषाविद् और 1920 के दशक के दौरान राजस्थानी की लगभग सभी बोलियों का इस्तेमाल किया।
  • राजस्थानी राजस्थान में बोली जाने वाली बोलियों के समूह को दिया गया नाम है।

Key Points

• 913 ईस्वी में उदयोतन सूरी द्वारा लिखित "कुवलेम्माला" में उल्लिखित 18 स्थानीय भाषाओं की सूची में से पहली बार राजस्थानी का उल्लेख मरुभाषा के रूप में किया गया था।
• राजस्थानी भाषा एक इंडो-आर्यन भाषा है, जिसका स्त्रोत वैदिक संस्कृत और सौरसेनी प्राकृत है।
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राजस्थानी की प्रमुख बोलियाँ:

• मारवाड़ी -
  • राजस्थानी भाषा की सबसे अधिक बोली जाने वाली बोली - मारवाड़ - पश्चिमी राजस्थान
• मेवाड़ी -
  • मेवाड़ क्षेत्र में मुख्य रूप से उदयपुर, चित्तौड़गढ़, राजसमंद और भीलवाड़ा में बोली जाती है।
• ढुंढारी -
  • राजस्थान भाषा की दूसरी सबसे अधिक बोली जाने वाली बोली।
  • धुंदड़ (आमेर) का प्राचीन क्षेत्र।
• मेवाती -
  • मुख्य रूप से मेवात क्षेत्र - जयपुर के पूर्वोत्तर - अलवर क्षेत्र में बोली जाती है
• हाड़ौती -
  • बूंदी, कोटा, टोंक, झालावाड़ और बारां - क्षेत्र में बोली जाती है

The correct answer is Odia.

Key Points

• Odia was declared as the sixth classical language of India on 20 February 2014.
• It joined the ranks of Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam, which had already been recognized as classical languages.
• The declaration was made by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, based on the recommendations of the Committee of Linguistic Experts.
• Odia met the criteria of having a rich heritage and independent tradition, which contributed to its classical status.
• As a classical language, Odia is eligible for various benefits, including the establishment of a Center of Excellence for studies in Classical Odia and two major annual international awards for scholars of eminence in Odia language.

Additional Information

• Criteria for Classical Languages
  • High antiquity of its early texts/recorded history over a period of 1500-2000 years.
  • A body of ancient literature/texts, which is considered a valuable heritage by generations of speakers.
  • The literary tradition should be original and not borrowed from another speech community.
  • The classical language and literature being distinct from the modern form.
• Other Classical Languages of India
  • Tamil (declared in 2004)
  • Sanskrit (declared in 2005)
  • Kannada (declared in 2008)
  • Telugu (declared in 2008)
  • Malayalam (declared in 2013)
• Benefits of Classical Language Status
  • Two major international awards for scholars of eminence in classical Indian languages.
  • A center of excellence for studies in classical languages.
  • Financial assistance for the publication of classical texts/translations.
• Odia Language
  • Odia is primarily spoken in the Indian state of Odisha.
  • It has a rich literary tradition dating back to over 1,000 years.
  • The earliest known inscription in Odia dates back to the 10th century AD.
  • Odia literature includes a diverse range of poetry, prose, and drama.

The correct answer is Odia.

Key Points

• Currently, there are six languages that enjoy the 'Classical' status in India: Tamil (declared in 2004), Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), Telugu (2008), Malayalam (2013), and Odia (2014).
• The first language to be given with that status was Tamil. 

Additional Information 

• The Official Languages
  • Part XVII of the Constitution deals with the official language in Articles 343 to 351.
  • Hindi written in Devanagari Script is to be the official language of the Union.
  • Originally there were fourteen languages in Eighth Schedule, but eight were added during amendments.
  • The first Official Language Commission was appointed in 1955 under Shri B.G. Kher as Chairman.

Important Points

• 21st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1967 - The Sindhi language was included as the 15th regional language in the Eighth Schedule.
• 71st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 - It included Manipuri, Konkani, and Nepalese languages in the 8th Schedule.
• 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 - Inserted four new languages in it, namely Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali.

The correct answer is Hindi.Key Points

• The idea of Classicism had its origin in Europe.
• According to information provided by the Ministry of Culture in the Rajya Sabha in February 2014, the guidelines for declaring a language as ‘Classical’ are given.
•  The Government tracks the following criteria to define the eligibility of language to be considered for classification as “classical language”:
  • Extraordinary antiquity of its early transcripts or verified history over a period of 1500-2000 years.
  • A body of ancient literature or texts, which is considered a valuable heritage by generations of speakers.
  • The literary tradition should be original and unique, and certainly not hired from another language community.
  • Classical language and literature are diverse from modern, there may also be a discontinuity between the classical language and its later forms or its sprouts.

Additional Information

• Classical Languages:
  • Six languages in India namely Tamil, Telugu, Sanskrit, Kannada, Malayalam, and Odia have been given the status of classical languages.
  • In 2004, the Government of India declared Tamil as the Classical Language of India.
  • In 2005, right after Tamil, the government declared Sanskrit as a Classical Language of India. These two languages are undeniably parental sources for several languages belonging to the Indo-European family and the Dravidian family of language groups.
  • The government gave the classical language status to Kannada and Telugu in 2008.
  • Malayalam was declared as a classical language in 2013 and in 2014, Odia was also given the status of a Classical language.

The correct answer is African-Asian.

Key Points

The languages of India can be classified into four major families –

• Dravidian: In the south of India, languages from the Dravidian family are predominant, like Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Toda, Telugu, Kodagri, and Badaga. 
• Indo-Aryan: It covers the widest area of the country and is spoken by the largest proportion of its population, especially in the North, East, and West. The root language of this family is Sanskrit and its principal spoken languages include Hindi, Bengali, Bihari, Pahari, Gujarati, Bhili, Rajasthani, Konkani, Marathi, Oriya, Assamese, and Punjabi.
• Tibeto-Burman: In Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim, and the Himalayan regions of Jammu and Kashmir languages from the Tibeto-Burman family are used.
• Austro-Asiatic: The population in Meghalaya and some parts of Orissa and Bihar uses Austro-Asiatic languages, like Samthali, Bhandari, Koku, Ho, and Savara.

Hence, we conclude that African-Asian is not the language family.

Chandigarh is one of the planned cities. It was raised to serve as the capital of the Indian Punjab & Harayana. The city was to have a finite population of half-a-million on a well-defined site.

• To check urban sprawl in the Peripheral area of the city of Chandigarh, an Act technically known as the 'Punjab New Capital Periphery Control Act, 1952' was enacted to ensure the sustenance of the primarily rural character of the area surrounding Chandigarh. 
• Today English has the status of official language in states like Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Goa, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.
• Some union territories like Andaman and Nicobar, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, and Pondicherry have also given English the status of official language. 
• Two UTs, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Delhi use both English and Hindi, while Tripura uses Bengali, a major regional language.
• In the case of Pondicherry, English and French were chosen as official languages. 
• The scheduling language of Chandigarh is Punjabi. Most of the population of Chandigarh speaks Punjabi and Hindi.

Hence, we conclude that English is the official language of Chandigarh.

The correct answer is Punjabi.

Key Points

• The official language of Jammu and Kashmir is Urdu.
• Before, the removal of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir Urdu is the official language of J&K.
• The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill, 2020 declared Kashmiri, Dogri, Urdu, Hindi, and English as the official languages to be used for the official purposes of the union territory.
• The current Lieutenant Governor of  Jammu Kashmir is Shri Manoj Sinha.
• He is the second Lieutenant Governor of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Important Points

• People living in Kashmir Valley speak Kashmiri.
• However, Kashmiri is the local language of Jammu & Kashmir.
• Kashmiri, which is an Indo-Aryan language, is also known as Koshur.

The Correct Answer is Tamil.

Key Points

• Dravidian languages, a family of around 70 languages mainly spoken in South Asia.
• The Dravidian languages are split into groups in the South, South-Middle Central, and North; these groups are further split into 24 subgroups.
• The Constitution of India acknowledges the four major literary languages: Tamil, Telugu,  Malayalam, and Kannada.
• They are also official languages, respectively, of the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Karnataka (formerly Mysore).
• Tamil is the oldest of the four literary languages in the Dravidian family, with examples dating to the early Common Period.
• Tolkappiyam (1st–4th century CE; "Ancient Literature"), the first known work in the Tamil language, is a treatise on grammar and poetics.

Additional Information 

• Until around the 9th century CE, Malayalam was the west coast dialect of Tamil.
• Geographically isolated by the steep Western Ghats from the main speech group, the dialect gradually evolved into a distinct language.
• Kannada is the official language in the state of Karnataka.
• The inscriptions in Kannada date from the 5th century CE, while Kavirajamarga ('The Royal Road of Poets'), the first literary work, is a ninth-century treatise on poetics.
• Telugu is spoken by the greatest population among the Dravidian languages.
• It is the third most frequently spoken of all Indian languages, after Hindi and Bengali. 

The correct answer is Urdu.

Key Points

• Uttar Pradesh is the largest state in India by population.
  • According to the Uttar Pradesh Official Language Act 1951, the official language of Uttar Pradesh is "Hindi".
  • This act was amended in 1989, after which Urdu also became the official language of Uttar Pradesh.
  • That is, there are two official languages ​​of Uttar Pradesh, Hindi, and Urdu.

​Additional Information

• The languages ​​mainly spoken in Uttar Pradesh are - Hindi, Urdu, Awadhi, Braj, Bhojpuri, Bundelkhand, and English.
• Official languages ​​are included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India. There are currently 22 languages ​​on this list.
• Originally 14 languages ​​were kept in it in the constitution. Later eight more languages ​​were added.

The languages of India can be classified into four major families –

1. Dravidian: In the south of India, languages from the Dravidian family are predominant, like Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Toda, Telugu, Kodagri, and Badaga. 
2. Indo-Aryan: It covers the widest area of the country and is spoken by the largest proportion of its population, especially in the North, East, and West. The root language of this family is Sanskrit and its principal spoken languages include Hindi, Bengali, Bihari, Pahari, Gujarati, Bhili, Rajasthani, Konkani, Marathi, Oriya, Assamese, and Punjabi.
3. Tibeto-Burman: In Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim, and the Himalayan regions of Jammu and Kashmir languages from the Tibeto-Burman family are used.
4. Austro-Asiatic: The population in Meghalaya and some parts Orissa and Bihar uses Austro-Asiatic languages, like Samthali, Bhandari, Koku, Ho, and Savara.

Hence, we conclude that Kannada belongs to the Dravidian language family.

The correct answer is Burmese.

Key Points

•  Burmese:-
  • ​Burmese is the official language of Myanmar (Burma).
  • It is spoken by over 33 million people as a first language, and by another 10 million people as a second language.
  • Burmese is also spoken in neighboring countries such as Bangladesh, India, and Thailand.

Additional Information