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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 East Indian language is known for its unique 'Kuchipudi' dance form?

  1. Telugu

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is spoken in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and is known for its distinctive 'Kuchipudi' dance form.

Multiple choice

Which is the most popular language for films in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Telugu

  3. Tamil

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

Hindi is the most popular language for films in India, accounting for over 40% of all films produced.

Multiple choice

Which is the second most popular language for films in India?

  1. Telugu

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

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

Telugu is the second most popular language for films in India, accounting for over 20% of all films produced.

Multiple choice

Which is the third most popular language for films in India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

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

Tamil is the third most popular language for films in India, accounting for over 15% of all films produced.

Multiple choice

Which is the fourth most popular language for films in India?

  1. Kannada

  2. Malayalam

  3. Marathi

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

Kannada is the fourth most popular language for films in India, accounting for over 10% of all films produced.

Multiple choice

Which is the fifth most popular language for films in India?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Marathi

  3. Bengali

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

Malayalam is the fifth most popular language for films in India, accounting for over 5% of all films produced.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a Persian loanword in Kannada?

  1. kitab

  2. kitabkhana

  3. kitab-ul-ilm

  4. kitab-e-ilm
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kitabkhana is a Persian loanword in Kannada, while kitab, kitab-ul-ilm, and kitab-e-ilm are all Arabic loanwords.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of an Arabic loanword in Telugu?

  1. kitab

  2. kitabkhana

  3. kitab-ul-ilm

  4. kitab-e-ilm
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kitab is an Arabic loanword in Telugu, while kitabkhana, kitab-ul-ilm, and kitab-e-ilm are all Persian loanwords.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of an Arabic loanword in Tamil?

  1. kitab

  2. kitabkhana

  3. kitab-ul-ilm

  4. kitab-e-ilm
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kitab is an Arabic loanword in Tamil, while kitabkhana, kitab-ul-ilm, and kitab-e-ilm are all Persian loanwords.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is unscheduled in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Hindi

  2. Telugu

  3. Marathi

  4. Konkani
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Konkani is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Konkani people, primarily along the western coast of India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major language spoken in the region where the early kingdoms of the south were located?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Hindi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is a major language spoken in northern India, but it is not a major language spoken in the region where the early kingdoms of the south were located.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT an East Indian language?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Gujarati

  4. Kannada
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kannada is a Dravidian language spoken in the southern state of Karnataka, while Assamese, Bengali, and Gujarati are East Indian languages.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language has the largest number of native speakers?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India, with over 500 million native speakers.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is known for its rich classical literature?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that is considered the classical language of India and has a rich literary tradition.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is known for its distinctive script?

  1. Bengali

  2. Odia

  3. Assamese

  4. Manipuri
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Manipuri is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the state of Manipur and is known for its unique script, called Meetei Mayek.