Indian Geography MCQ North India Question #6812
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QWhat is the term used to describe migrants from eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in Mumbai?

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North IndiaTopic

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  • A Purabias
  • B Bhaiyas
  • C Easterners
  • D North Indians
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a. Answer: b. Bhaiyas Explanation: In Mumbai, the term "North Indian" is sometimes used to describe migrants from eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, often using the term bhaiya (which literally means 'elder brother') along with it in a derogatory sense.

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