Bihari, Bengali and Urdu as official languages from "summary" of Jharkhand GK by Team Prabhat Prakashan
Bihar, Bengali and Urdu are recognised as official languages in India. These languages play a significant role in connecting people from different communities and cultures, and in facilitating mutual understanding. They are essential elements of the country's diverse linguistic heritage.- Large populations throughout India are native speakers of Bihari, Bengali and Urdu which has helped to ensure the continued use of these languages over time.
- Bihari, Bengali and Urdu are official languages in some parts of India. They are spoken by many people and embraced as part of the local culture and traditions.
- These languages are significantly different but all share significant commonalities due to their long histories. This makes them an ideal choice for official recognition in various Indian states.
- Despite the similarities there are still subtle differences between each language to set them apart. For example, while Bihari uses mainly Sanskrit, Bengali relies heavily on Pali.
- Bengali belongs to the Eastern Indo-Aryan family and was predominantly used in East Bengal prior to partition in 1947. The modern dialects of the language are also popular among Indians living abroad.
- Urdu developed through a combination of Persian and Arabic. It is mostly spoken in India's Dravidian region such as Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
- Each official language has a large range of literature available to readers. People who prefer reading books in Bihari, Bengali or Urdu will not have to face difficulties in finding suitable texts.
- Bihari is based on Sanskrit and can be found to originate from the Indo-Aryan family. It is primarily used in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh.
- All three languages have a long history and a rich culture associated with them. Each language has its own unique qualities that make it special and distinct from one another.
- Learning any of the three languages can open up exciting possibilities for citizens in terms of career opportunities, increased understanding of other cultures and new friendships.
