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Languages of India

Hey there little one! Today, we're going to talk about the languages of India. India is a big country with many different languages that are spoken by different people in different regions.

Think of India like a big pizza. Just like how a pizza has different toppings that make it unique and tasty, India has different languages that make it diverse and interesting.

Some people in India speak Hindi, which is the most widely spoken language in India. It's like the cheese on the pizza; it's the most important part and most people like it.

But just like how some people prefer pepperoni or mushrooms on their pizza instead of cheese, some people in India speak other languages like Bengali, Tamil, or Telugu. These languages are like the toppings on the pizza; they add flavor and variety.

In fact, there are over 22 official languages in India, with many more dialects and local languages spoken in different regions. It's a bit like having different flavored pizzas all over the country!

Many people can speak multiple languages in India, which is pretty cool. It's like being able to enjoy multiple flavors of pizza at once!

So, there you have it, little one. India is like a big pizza with many different languages as toppings, making it diverse and interesting.