SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 57

SSC MTS - 5 Feb 2026 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q57

Which of the following language families is the most spoken in India?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option 1 (Indo-European)

Explanation:
The most widely spoken languages ​​in India belong to the Indo-European language family. This family includes major languages ​​such as Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi, and Gujarati, which are spoken by the majority of the country's population.

Additional Facts:
The Indo-European language family is also known as the Indo-Aryan branch in India.
The Dravidian language family is dominant in South India, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
The Austro-Asiatic and Tibeto-Burman language families are also found in some regions of India.

Possible Questions for the Upcoming Exam:
Which is the most widely spoken language in India?
(Answer: Hindi)
What are the major languages ​​of the Dravidian language family?

(Answer: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam)
What is the Indian branch of the Indo-European language family called?
(Answer: Indo-Aryan)