Marathi Language Quiz

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Which state in India has Marathi as its official language?

  • Rajasthan
  • Maharashtra (correct)
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Gujarat

How many speakers did Marathi have as of 2011?

  • 83 million (correct)
  • 120 million
  • 50 million
  • 100 million

Where does Marathi rank in the list of languages with most native speakers in the world?

  • 20th
  • 13th (correct)
  • 5th
  • 3rd

What are the major dialects of Marathi?

<p>Standard Marathi and Varhadi dialect (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

From which early form of language did Indian languages, including Marathi, derive?

<p>Prakrit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Marathi Language Overview

  • Maharashtra is the state in India where Marathi is the official language.
  • As of 2011, Marathi had approximately 83 million speakers, making it one of the widely spoken languages in India.
  • Marathi ranks 17th among the languages with the most native speakers worldwide.

Dialects of Marathi

  • Major dialects of Marathi include Varhadi, Malvani, and Ahirani, reflecting regional variations and cultural influences.

Language Origins

  • Indian languages, including Marathi, derive from ancient forms of language known as Indo-Aryan languages, which evolved from Sanskrit and Prakrit.

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