Which of the following languages has the highest percentage of speakers in India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Hindi
Among the scheduled languages of India, the speakers of Hindi have the highest percentage.
NCERT (2025-26): “Linguistic Composition India is a land of linguistic diversity. According to Grierson (Linguistic Survey of India, 1903 – 1928), there were 179 languages and as many as 544 dialects in the country. In the context of modern India, there are about 22 scheduled languages and a number of non-scheduled languages. See how many languages appear on a Rs 10 note. Among the scheduled languages, the speakers of Hindi have the highest percentage. The smallest language groups are Sanskrit, Bodo and Manipuri speakers (2011).…” |