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Indian and Sri Lankan Languages

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Indian and Sri Lankan languages cover various linguistic families, regional dialects, and official state languages. A significant focus is placed on Dravidian languages and their distinctive scripts. Strengthen your general awareness of regional language distribution for upcoming tests.

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Indian and Sri Lankan Languages Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is used in classical Indian literature?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Bodo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sanskrit is used in classical Indian literature. It is the language of the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, and other great works of Indian literature.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major East Indian language?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India, and it is also the official language of the country.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh, and it is also spoken in parts of Telangana and Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Marathi is the official language of the state of Maharashtra, and it is also spoken in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is not recognized as a regional language by the ICCR?

  1. Oriya

  2. Malayalam

  3. Kashmiri

  4. Sindhi

  5. Konkani
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Kashmiri is not recognized as a regional language by the ICCR.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is not recognized as a regional language by the ICCR?

  1. Konkani

  2. Marathi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Kannada

  5. Telugu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is not recognized as a regional language by the ICCR.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is recognized as a regional language by the ICCR?

  1. Tamil

  2. Malayalam

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu

  5. Marathi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is recognized as a regional language by the ICCR.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not an official language of India?

  1. Kannada

  2. Telugu

  3. Marathi

  4. Spanish
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Spanish is not an official language of India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a prominent language used in Indian punk music?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Tamil

  4. Bengali
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

English is a widely used language in Indian punk music, as it allows the musicians to reach a broader audience and connect with fans from different regions of the country.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a tribal language spoken in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Telugu

  3. Tamil

  4. Kannada
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is not a tribal language spoken in India. It is the official language of India and is spoken by a majority of the population.

Multiple choice

In what language was the Hitopadesha originally written?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Hitopadesha was originally written in Sanskrit.

Multiple choice

Which language was primarily written using the Gupta Script?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Gupta Script was primarily used to write Sanskrit, the classical language of ancient India.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the official language with the most cases?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Telangana

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu, the official language of Telangana, has the most cases among Indian official languages. Its intricate case system allows for precise expression of grammatical relationships, adding depth and nuance to the language's structure.

Multiple choice

Which regional language is known for its rich tradition of folk literature, including the epic poem 'Mahabharata'?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sanskrit is known for its ancient literary tradition, including the 'Mahabharata'.

Multiple choice

Which regional language is associated with the renowned writer Premchand?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Premchand was a Hindi writer and is considered one of the greatest writers of Hindi literature.