Languages of the Minicoy Islands

This quiz will test your knowledge on the languages spoken in the Minicoy Islands.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. Malayalam
  2. Hindi
  3. Dhivehi
  4. English
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the script used to write Dhivehi?

  1. Thaana
  2. Devanagari
  3. Latin
  4. Arabic
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which language is closely related to Dhivehi?

  1. Sinhala
  2. Tamil
  3. Kannada
  4. Telugu
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary language of instruction in schools in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. Dhivehi
  2. Hindi
  3. English
  4. Malayalam
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which language is commonly used in government and official communication in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. Dhivehi
  2. Hindi
  3. English
  4. Malayalam
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the approximate number of Dhivehi speakers in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. 10,000
  2. 20,000
  3. 30,000
  4. 40,000
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which language is commonly used in trade and commerce in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. Dhivehi
  2. Hindi
  3. English
  4. Malayalam
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the status of Dhivehi in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. Official language
  2. Regional language
  3. Minority language
  4. Endangered language
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which language is commonly used in religious ceremonies and rituals in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. Dhivehi
  2. Hindi
  3. English
  4. Malayalam
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the approximate number of languages spoken in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which language is commonly used in media and entertainment in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. Dhivehi
  2. Hindi
  3. English
  4. Malayalam
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the future prospect of Dhivehi in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. Growing
  2. Stable
  3. Declining
  4. Endangered
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which language is commonly used in tourism and hospitality in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. Dhivehi
  2. Hindi
  3. English
  4. Malayalam
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the approximate percentage of the population in the Minicoy Islands that speaks Dhivehi?

  1. 50%
  2. 60%
  3. 70%
  4. 80%
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which language is commonly used in healthcare and medical services in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. Dhivehi
  2. Hindi
  3. English
  4. Malayalam