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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

What is the main language spoken in the Lakshadweep Islands?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

Malayalam is the main language spoken in the Lakshadweep Islands, as it is the native language of the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

Malayalam is spoken by the majority of the population in the Lakshadweep Islands, as it is the native language of the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the smallest number of people in the Lakshadweep Islands?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

English is spoken by the smallest number of people in the Lakshadweep Islands, as it is not a native language of the region.

Multiple choice

Which language is used for education in the Lakshadweep Islands?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

Malayalam is used for education in the Lakshadweep Islands, as it is the official language of the region.

Multiple choice

Which language is used for official communication in the Lakshadweep Islands?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

Malayalam is used for official communication in the Lakshadweep Islands, as it is the official language of the region.

Multiple choice

Which language is used for media and entertainment in the Lakshadweep Islands?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

Malayalam is used for media and entertainment in the Lakshadweep Islands, as it is the main language spoken in the region.

Multiple choice

Which language is used for religious purposes in the Lakshadweep Islands?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

Malayalam is used for religious purposes in the Lakshadweep Islands, as it is the main language spoken in the region.

Multiple choice

Which language is used for trade and commerce in the Lakshadweep Islands?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

Malayalam is used for trade and commerce in the Lakshadweep Islands, as it is the main language spoken in the region.

Multiple choice

Which language is used for tourism in the Lakshadweep Islands?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

English is used for tourism in the Lakshadweep Islands, as it is an international language.

Multiple choice

Which language is used for communication between the Lakshadweep Islands and the mainland of India?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

English is used for communication between the Lakshadweep Islands and the mainland of India, as it is the official language of India.

Multiple choice

Which language is used for communication between the Lakshadweep Islands and other countries?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

English is used for communication between the Lakshadweep Islands and other countries, as it is an international language.

Multiple choice

Which language is used for communication between the Lakshadweep Islands and the neighboring countries?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

English is used for communication between the Lakshadweep Islands and the neighboring countries, as it is an international language.

Multiple choice

Which language is used for communication between the Lakshadweep Islands and the international community?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

English is used for communication between the Lakshadweep Islands and the international community, as it is an international language.

Multiple choice

Which language is used for communication between the Lakshadweep Islands and the United Nations?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

English is used for communication between the Lakshadweep Islands and the United Nations, as it is the official language of the United Nations.

Multiple choice

Which language is considered the most widely spoken Central Indian language?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Telugu

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

Bhojpuri, a language closely related to Hindi, holds the distinction of being the most widely spoken Central Indian language, with millions of speakers across India and Nepal.