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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 language is spoken by the fourteenth largest linguistic community in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Kashmiri

  3. Konkani

  4. Maithili
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Manipuri is spoken by a considerable population in Tamil Nadu, mainly in the northern and western districts.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the fifteenth largest linguistic community in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Konkani

  3. Maithili

  4. Bhojpuri
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kashmiri is spoken by a significant population in Tamil Nadu, particularly in the northern districts.

Multiple choice

Which modern Indian language is the most widely used in scientific research and publication?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Tamil
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the most widely used modern Indian language in scientific research and publication, followed by Bengali, Marathi, and Tamil.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is used by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for teaching and research?

  1. Hindi

  2. Kannada

  3. English

  4. Telugu
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) uses English as the medium of instruction and research, as it is the international language of science.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is used by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) for its publications and conferences?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Tamil

  4. Malayalam
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) uses English as the primary language for its publications and conferences, as it is the international language of science.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is used by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) for its website and social media channels?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) uses Hindi as the primary language for its website and social media channels, in order to reach a wider audience in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is used by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for its publications and outreach activities?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Punjabi

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) uses Hindi as the primary language for its publications and outreach activities, in order to reach a wider audience in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is used by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi for its website and social media channels?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi uses Hindi as the primary language for its website and social media channels, in order to reach a wider audience in India.

Multiple choice

Which regional language of India is known for its rich tradition of devotional poetry and songs?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Marathi
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Explanation

Tamil literature has a long and rich tradition of devotional poetry and songs, with notable works like the Thirukkural and the Thevaram.

Multiple choice

Which regional literature of India is known for its rich tradition of Vaishnava poetry, particularly the works of the saint-poets known as the Alvars?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil literature has a strong tradition of Vaishnava poetry, with the Alvars being renowned for their devotional compositions.

Multiple choice

Which regional literature of India is known for its rich tradition of Vaishnava poetry, particularly the works of the saint-poets known as the Dasas?

  1. Kannada

  2. Telugu

  3. Tamil

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kannada literature has a strong tradition of Vaishnava poetry, with the Dasas being renowned for their devotional compositions.

Multiple choice

Which language spoken in India has been influenced by Vietnamese in terms of vocabulary and grammar?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

There is no evidence of Vietnamese influence on any language spoken in India.

Multiple choice

In which language are ADB's Gender and Development initiatives primarily implemented in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

  4. Malay
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Explanation

Sinhala is the official language of Sri Lanka and is predominantly used in ADB's Gender and Development initiatives to ensure effective communication and engagement with the local population.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was the language of the Satavahana Dynasty?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Satavahana Dynasty used Prakrit as their official language.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tamil

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu.