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What is the official language of Maharashtra?
What is the official language of Maharashtra?
- Gujarati
- Bengali
- Marathi (correct)
- Hindi
How many speakers does Marathi have as of 2011?
How many speakers does Marathi have as of 2011?
- 100 million
- 50 million
- 120 million
- 83 million (correct)
Which dialects of Marathi are mentioned in the text?
Which dialects of Marathi are mentioned in the text?
- North Marathi and South Marathi
- Standard Marathi and Varhadi dialect (correct)
- Urban Marathi and Rural Marathi
- Old Marathi and Modern Marathi
What is the rank of Marathi in the list of languages with most native speakers in the world?
What is the rank of Marathi in the list of languages with most native speakers in the world?
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From which early forms of Prakrit is Marathi derived?
From which early forms of Prakrit is Marathi derived?
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Marathi Language
- Marathi is the official language of Maharashtra.
- As of 2011, Marathi has approximately 83 million speakers.
- Marathi has several dialects, including Varhadi, Ahirani, and Vadvali.
- Marathi is ranked 19th in the list of languages with most native speakers in the world.
- Marathi is derived from early forms of Prakrit, specifically Maharashtri and Apabhrarashtra.
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