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

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

English is spoken by the largest number of people in the state of Telangana, due to its status as the official language of India.

Multiple choice

Which language is used by the largest number of newspapers in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sinhala is the official language of Sri Lanka and is used by a majority of newspapers in the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is used by the largest number of newspapers in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Sinhala is the official language of Sri Lanka and is used by a majority of newspapers in the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

  4. Arabic
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Explanation

Sinhala is the official language of Sri Lanka and is spoken by over 70% of the population.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Arabic
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Explanation

Malayalam is the official language of the Lakshadweep Islands, although Hindi, Tamil, and Arabic are also spoken.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages belongs to the Indo-Aryan language family?

  1. Hindi

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada
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Explanation

Hindi is an Indo-Aryan language, while Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada are Dravidian languages.

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Aryan language is spoken in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. Malayalam

  4. Kannada
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Explanation

Sinhala is the official language of Sri Lanka and is spoken by over 16 million people.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is known for its rich vocabulary and literature?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Sanskrit is a classical Indian language that is known for its rich vocabulary and literature. It is the language of the Vedas and is considered to be a sacred language by Hindus.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian language that is spoken in the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Tamil is a Dravidian language that is spoken in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. It is also spoken in parts of Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is known for its unique script?

  1. Bengali

  2. Oriya

  3. Assamese

  4. Gurmukhi
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Explanation

Bengali is an Indo-Aryan language that is spoken in the state of West Bengal in India. It is also spoken in parts of Bangladesh and Nepal. Bengali is known for its unique script, which is different from the scripts of other Indian languages.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is known for its unique vocabulary related to agriculture?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

  4. Tulu
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Explanation

Telugu is a Dravidian language that is spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It is also spoken in parts of Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Telugu is known for its unique vocabulary related to agriculture, which reflects the importance of agriculture in the region.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian language that is spoken in the state of Kerala?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Tulu

  3. Kodava

  4. Beary
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Explanation

Malayalam is a Dravidian language that is spoken in the state of Kerala in India. It is also spoken in parts of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Malayalam is known for its rich literature and poetry.

Multiple choice

Which South Indian language is spoken by the largest number of people?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

  4. Tamil
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Explanation

Telugu is the most widely spoken South Indian language, with over 80 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which South Indian language is the official language of the state of Karnataka?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

  4. Tamil
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kannada is the official language of the state of Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Which South Indian language is the official language of the state of Kerala?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

  4. Tamil
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Malayalam is the official language of the state of Kerala.