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How many speakers did Marathi have as of 2011?
How many speakers did Marathi have as of 2011?
- 100 million
- 120 million
- 50 million
- 83 million (correct)
What is the official language of Maharashtra?
What is the official language of Maharashtra?
- Bengali
- Gujarati
- Hindi
- Marathi (correct)
Which dialects are mentioned in the text?
Which dialects are mentioned in the text?
- Varhadi and Gujarati
- Konkani and Gujarati
- Standard Marathi and Varhadi (correct)
- Standard Marathi and Konkani
Where does Marathi rank in the list of languages with most native speakers in the world?
Where does Marathi rank in the list of languages with most native speakers in the world?
From which early form is Marathi derived?
From which early form is Marathi derived?
Which is the official language of Maharashtra?
Which is the official language of Maharashtra?
How many speakers did Marathi have as of 2011?
How many speakers did Marathi have as of 2011?
Where does Marathi rank in the list of languages with most native speakers in the world?
Where does Marathi rank in the list of languages with most native speakers in the world?
Which language has the third largest number of native speakers in India?
Which language has the third largest number of native speakers in India?
From which early form is Marathi derived?
From which early form is Marathi derived?
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Study Notes
Marathi Language Overview
- Marathi had approximately 83 million speakers as of 2011.
- The official language of Maharashtra is Marathi.
- Major dialects of Marathi include Varhadi, Malvani, and other regional variants.
Global and National Context
- Marathi ranks 19th in the list of languages with the most native speakers in the world.
- It is the third largest language by number of native speakers in India, following Hindi and Bengali.
Historical Context
- Marathi is derived from an early form of the language known as Prakrit.
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