Madhesi people in Nepal

Q.  Which of the following statements is/are correct about Madhesis?

1. Madhesis are diverse group of Nepalese native and indigenous to southern region of Nepal also known as Madhes.
2. Many Madhesi speak Maithili, which is Nepal's second most popular language.
- Published on 24 Sep 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Both
 
The Madhesi people inhabit the flat southern region of Nepal known as the Madhesh.According to the population census in 2011, Terai occupies 17% of the total area of Nepal and has 51% (22% Madhesi and 29 Non-Madhesi) of the Nepalese population.

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