As per Census 2011, which of the following language is spoken highest (in %)…
2024
As per Census 2011, which of the following language is spoken highest (in %) in Rajasthan considering national reference of the language for the given languages only?
- A.
Sindhi
- B.
Marathi
- C.
Telugu
- D.
Punjabi
- E.
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Correct answer: D
As per Census 2011, Rajasthan has speakers of several non-native languages due to migration and proximity to other states. Among the given options (Sindhi, Marathi, Telugu, Punjabi), Punjabi has the highest percentage of speakers in Rajasthan.
This is mainly because Rajasthan shares a border with Punjab and has a significant Punjabi migrant population, especially after the partition and in districts like Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh.
Other languages like Sindhi are also present (due to partition migrants), but their percentage is lower than Punjabi. Marathi and Telugu speakers are comparatively very few in Rajasthan.