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How many languages are spoken in India?

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

India is a linguistically diverse country with a rich tapestry of languages spoken across its regions. The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution recognizes 22 officially recognized languages. These languages are: Assamese Bengali Bodo Dogri Gujarati Hindi Kannada Kashmiri Konkani Maithili Malayalam Manipuri Marathi Nepali Odia Punjabi Sanskrit Santali Sindhi Tamil Telugu Urdu Apart from these 22 languages, there are numerous other languages and dialects spoken across different states and regions in India. The linguistic diversity reflects India's multicultural and multilingual heritage.

General · Class 12