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What is the official language of Maharashtra?
What is the official language of Maharashtra?
- Marathi (correct)
- Hindi
- Gujarati
- Bengali
How many speakers did Marathi have as of 2011?
How many speakers did Marathi have as of 2011?
- 50 million
- 83 million (correct)
- 100 million
- 120 million
Which rank does Marathi hold in the list of languages with most native speakers in the world?
Which rank does Marathi hold in the list of languages with most native speakers in the world?
- 13th (correct)
- 10th
- 5th
- 15th
From which early form of Prakrit is Marathi derived?
From which early form of Prakrit is Marathi derived?
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Which dialects of Marathi are mentioned in the text?
Which dialects of Marathi are mentioned in the text?
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Marathi Language
- The official language of Maharashtra is Marathi.
- As of 2011, Marathi has approximately 83 million speakers.
- Marathi holds the 19th rank in the list of languages with the most native speakers in the world.
- Marathi is derived from Maharashtri, an early form of Prakrit.
- The dialects of Marathi mentioned in the text are Varhadi, Ahirani, and Khandeshi.
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