Consider the map given below: The predominant languages spoken in the areas marked A, B, C and D are respectively
A
Brajbhasha, Bhojpuri, Maithili and Awadhi
B
Awadhi, Maithili, Bhojpuri and Brajbhasha
C
Brajbhasha, Awadhi, Bhojpuri and Maithili
D
Maithili, Bhojpuri, Brajbhasha and Awadhi
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. The question asks to identify the predominant languages spoken in the areas marked A, B, C, and D on a map, presumably showing parts of North India.
2. Area A, typically representing the Agra-Mathura region (western UP), is the core area of Brajbhasha.
3. Area B, likely representing central Uttar Pradesh around Lucknow/Kanpur, is the region where Awadhi is predominant.
4. Area C, representing eastern Uttar Pradesh and western Bihar, is the core region of Bhojpuri.
5. Area D, representing parts of northern Bihar (Mithila region), is where Maithili is the predominant language.
6. Therefore, the correct sequence of predominant languages for areas A, B, C, and D is Brajbhasha, Awadhi, Bhojpuri, and Maithili.
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