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

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Telangana

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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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
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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
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A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

The literary movement known as 'Digambara Kavya' emerged in which regional literature?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Digambara Kavya' movement originated in Marathi literature in the 1960s and 1970s.

Multiple choice

Which regional language is known for its rich tradition of devotional literature, including the works of the Bhakti saints?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is known for its ancient literary tradition, including devotional literature.

Multiple choice

The literary movement known as 'Navya Kavita' emerged in which regional literature?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Navya Kavita' movement originated in Kannada literature in the 1950s and 1960s.

Multiple choice

Which regional language is associated with the renowned poet Valluvar?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Tamil

  4. Gujarati
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Valluvar was a Tamil poet and is considered one of the greatest poets of Tamil literature.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language used in the composition of Marathi Abhangs?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Sanskrit

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

Marathi Abhangs are primarily composed in the Marathi language, which is the official language of the state of Maharashtra, India.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

Telugu is the official language of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

To which language family does Telugu belong?

  1. Dravidian

  2. Indo-European

  3. Sino-Tibetan

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

Telugu belongs to the Dravidian language family.

Multiple choice

What was the primary language of the Pala Dynasty?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Bengali

  3. Prakrit

  4. Magadhi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sanskrit was the official language of the Pala Dynasty, although Bengali and other regional languages were also spoken.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the apex body for the promotion of Hindi language and literature in India?

  1. Central Hindi Directorate

  2. National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language

  3. Central Institute of Indian Languages

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

Central Hindi Directorate is the apex body for the promotion of Hindi language and literature in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the apex body for the promotion of Urdu language and literature in India?

  1. Central Hindi Directorate

  2. National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language

  3. Central Institute of Indian Languages

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

National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language is the apex body for the promotion of Urdu language and literature in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the apex body for the promotion of Indian languages and literature in India?

  1. Central Hindi Directorate

  2. National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language

  3. Central Institute of Indian Languages

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

Central Institute of Indian Languages is the apex body for the promotion of Indian languages and literature in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the apex body for the promotion of Sanskrit language and literature in India?

  1. Central Sanskrit University

  2. National Sanskrit Institute

  3. Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan

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

Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan is the apex body for the promotion of Sanskrit language and literature in India.