Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Current Affairs

Topic

National: 2022

Question:
As per the latest Mother Tongue Survey of India' report (published in 2022) which of the following is most widely spoken language in India?
Options:
English
Tamil
Bengali
Hindi
Correct Answer:
Hindi
Explanation:
There are numerous languages spoken in India. Some are widely used, while others are limited to tribes of a few hundred people. Due to this, it becomes crucial to record the linguistic diversity of India. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) undertakes this task and carries out the Mother Tongue Survey of India every two census decades. The MHA has completed the Mother Tongue Survey of India along with field videography of 576 Mother Tongues. The annual report was released in Nov 2022 on Mother Tongue Survey of India. As per the report, Hindi is the most spoken languages and also the fastest-growing language in India.