Which of the following languages is NOT in the top 3 most spoken native languages of India (as of 2021)?

Correct option is A

The Correct Answer is Telugu 

Explanation:
• As of 2021, Hindi is the most spoken language in India, followed by Bengali in second place, and Marathi in third.
• Telugu does not rank in the top 3 most spoken native languages in India, even though it is among the top 5.
• The distribution of languages across the country is influenced by geography, culture, and historical factors.

Key Points:
• Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India.
• Bengali ranks second, primarily spoken in West Bengal and Bangladesh.
• Marathi comes in third, predominantly spoken in Maharashtra.
• The oldest language of the world is debated, but many scholars consider Tamil (also an Indian language) as one of the oldest, with its origins dating back over 2,000 years.

Additional Information:
• Telugu is still among the top 5 most spoken languages, with significant speakers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
• Other languages like Tamil, Urdu, and Gujarati also have a large number of speakers but are not in the top 3.