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Language Families — Prelims Questions

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Version 1Updated 7 Mar 2026
Q1easy

Which of the following language families is predominantly found in Northeast India?

Q2medium

Consider the following statements regarding the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution: 1. It initially recognized 14 languages, and currently lists 22 languages. 2. The 92nd Amendment Act of 2003 added Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santali to the Schedule. 3. Inclusion in the Eighth Schedule automatically grants 'Classical Language' status to a language. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3medium

Which of the following pairs of language and its family is NOT correctly matched?

Q4medium

Regarding 'Classical Language' status in India, consider the following statements: 1. A language must have a recorded history of 1500-2000 years to qualify. 2. Tamil was the first language to be granted this status. 3. All languages listed in the Eighth Schedule automatically qualify for Classical Language status. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5hard

Which constitutional article primarily directs the Union to promote the spread and development of the Hindi language?

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