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What is the official status of Nepali in the Indian state of Sikkim?
What is the official status of Nepali in the Indian state of Sikkim?
- It is a recognized minority language
- It is not spoken in Sikkim
- It has official status (correct)
- It is widely spoken but not official
Where did the Nepali language originate?
Where did the Nepali language originate?
- Khasa Kingdom, 10th century
- Arunachal Pradesh, Northern zone
- Sinja Valley, Karnali Province (correct)
- Bhutan, Himalayas region
How many native speakers does Nepali have approximately?
How many native speakers does Nepali have approximately?
- 10 million
- 16 million (correct)
- 5 million
- 25 million
Which ethno-linguistic group originally spoke Nepali?
Which ethno-linguistic group originally spoke Nepali?
Where is the earliest inscription in the Nepali language believed to be found?
Where is the earliest inscription in the Nepali language believed to be found?
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Nepali's official status in Sikkim
Nepali's official status in Sikkim
Nepali is officially recognized in Sikkim, India, in its administration.
Origin of Nepali language
Origin of Nepali language
The Nepali language originated in the Sinja Valley of Karnali Province.
Approximate Nepali speakers
Approximate Nepali speakers
Nepali has an estimated 16 million native speakers.
Original Nepali speakers
Original Nepali speakers
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Earliest Nepali inscription location
Earliest Nepali inscription location
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Study Notes
Nepali Language
- Official language of the Indian state of Sikkim
- Originated in the Himalayan region of Nepal
- Approximately 16 million native speakers
- Originally spoken by the Khas people, an Indo-Aryan ethno-linguistic group
- Earliest inscription found in the proto-Nepali language, the Devichaur inscription, believed to be from the 13th century
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Test your knowledge of the Nepali language with this quiz. Explore vocabulary, grammar, and cultural aspects of this Indo-Aryan language spoken in Nepal and other regions of South Asia. See how much you know about this important language of the Himalayas.
