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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 used in Indian religious ceremonies and rituals in Cambodia?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. English
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sanskrit, the ancient language of India, is commonly used in Indian religious ceremonies and rituals in Cambodia, as it is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and other Indian religions.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tamil

  2. English

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the official language of Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of Karnataka?

  1. Kannada

  2. Marathi

  3. Urdu

  4. Tamil
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kannada is the official language of Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language has the most translated literature?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Tamil

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi has the most translated literature among Indian languages, with over 10,000 translated works.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language has the most translated literature into English?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Tamil

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi has the most translated literature into English among Indian languages, with over 5,000 translated works.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language has the most translated literature into Spanish?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Tamil

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi has the most translated literature into Spanish among Indian languages, with over 1,000 translated works.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language used in the lyrics of Odissi songs?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Odia

  3. Hindi

  4. Bengali
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The lyrics of Odissi songs are primarily in the Odia language, the native language of Odisha.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population on Narcondam Island?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Nicobarese

  4. Tamil
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Nicobarese is the native language of the Nicobarese people, who are the indigenous inhabitants of the Nicobar Islands, including Narcondam Island.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Marathi is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, while Hindi, Bengali, and Telugu are.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in the state of Telangana?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is spoken in the state of Telangana.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in the state of Karnataka?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kannada is spoken in the state of Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Tamil
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is spoken in the state of Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in the state of Kerala?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Malayalam is spoken in the state of Kerala.

Multiple choice

What is the primary script used in most parts of North India today?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Bengali

  3. Gujarati

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Devanagari is the primary script used in most parts of North India today, including Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, and Nepali.

Multiple choice

Which script is used to write the Tamil language?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Bengali

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Tamil script is used to write the Tamil language, which is spoken in Tamil Nadu and parts of Sri Lanka.