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Which language is closely related to Hindi?
Which language is closely related to Hindi?
In which country outside of India is Hindi considered official in some government departments?
In which country outside of India is Hindi considered official in some government departments?
What is a common reason why businesspeople seek knowledge of Hindi?
What is a common reason why businesspeople seek knowledge of Hindi?
How many speakers worldwide does Hindi have approximately?
How many speakers worldwide does Hindi have approximately?
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What does the text mention about the dialects of Hindi?
What does the text mention about the dialects of Hindi?
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Study Notes
Hindi is one of the most widely spoken languages in India, with over half a billion speakers worldwide. It's part of the Indo-European family of languages, related to many other Indian tongues including Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Marathi, and Sanskrit. Hindi is also official in several countries outside India, like Fiji where it is used by some government departments. As one of the major languages of India, it has multiple dialects, which can vary greatly from region to region within its area. In addition to being useful for daily communication among Indians who speak different regional variations, knowledge of Hindi is often sought after by businesspeople looking to reach wider audiences in India.
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Explore the significance of Hindi language, its wide usage in India and globally, its relation to other Indian languages, and its importance for business and communication purposes. Learn about the various dialects of Hindi spoken across different regions.
