Among the following languages of India, which one has the largest number of speakers ?

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Q: 57 (IES/2004)
Among the following languages of India, which one has the largest number of speakers ?

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The correct answer to the question is option 4, Telugu. Telugu is a language spoken predominantly in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and the neighboring state of Telangana. It is also spoken by significant populations in other states of India and even in countries like the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Telugu is a Dravidian language and is the third most spoken language in India, after Hindi and Bengali.

Now let`s examine the other options:

1) Gujarati: Gujarati is a language mainly spoken in the western Indian state of Gujarat. It is the 6th most spoken language in India, with a significant number of speakers.

2) Kannada: Kannada is the official language of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It is the 8th most spoken language in India.

3) Tamil: Tamil is the official language of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and also has significant speakers in other states. It is the 7th most spoken language in India.

In conclusion, while all the options are widely spoken languages in India, Telugu has the largest number of speakers among them.