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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

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
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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
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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
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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 historical language is used in the ancient Indian epic poem 'Ramayana', which tells the story of Lord Rama's journey to rescue his wife Sita?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sanskrit, the ancient language of India, is used in the 'Ramayana' to convey the epic tale of Lord Rama's adventures and his battle against the demon king Ravana.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language used in most astronomical inscriptions in India?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Hindi

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sanskrit is the primary language used in most astronomical inscriptions in India. It was the language of ancient Indian scholars and astronomers and was widely used for scientific and religious texts.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the largest number of people in the state of Telangana?

  1. Telugu

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is the official language of the state of Telangana and is spoken by over 35 million people.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the largest number of people in the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tamil

  2. Hindi

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu and is spoken by over 70 million people.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the largest number of people in the state of Karnataka?

  1. Kannada

  2. Hindi

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kannada is the official language of the state of Karnataka and is spoken by over 45 million people.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the largest number of people in the state of Kerala?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Kannada
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Malayalam is the official language of the state of Kerala and is spoken by over 35 million people.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the largest number of people in the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

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

Telugu is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh and is spoken by over 80 million people.