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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 South Indian language is the official language of the state of Puducherry?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

  4. Tamil
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the official language of the state of Puducherry.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

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

Malayalam is the official language of the state of Lakshadweep.

Multiple choice

Which South Indian language is the official language of the state of Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

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

Tamil is the official language of the state of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Multiple choice

Which South Indian language is the official language of the state of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

  4. Tamil
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Correct answer
Explanation

Gujarati is the official language of the state of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

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

Konkani is the official language of the state of Goa.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Marathi

  4. Tamil
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Marathi is the official language of the state of Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

  4. Tamil
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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 Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

  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.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

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

Telugu is the official language of the state of Telangana.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major linguistic family in India?

  1. Indo-Aryan

  2. Dravidian

  3. Sino-Tibetan

  4. Austroasiatic
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indo-Aryan language family is the most widely spoken in India, with over 70% of the population speaking an Indo-Aryan language.

Multiple choice

Which ethnic group is known for its distinct Dravidian language and culture?

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Tamil people are a Dravidian ethnic group native to the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the northern parts of Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

Which ethnic group is known for its rich literary tradition and contributions to Indian classical music?

  1. Bengali

  2. Odia

  3. Assamese

  4. Maithili
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Bengali people have a rich literary tradition and have made significant contributions to Indian classical music.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population 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 spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population 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 spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is considered the oldest language in India?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Hindi

  4. Bengali
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that is considered the oldest language in India. It is the liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, and has a rich literary tradition.