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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 the official language of Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sinhala is the official language of Sri Lanka, spoken by about 74% of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is the second official language of Sri Lanka?

  1. Tamil

  2. English

  3. Sinhala
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the second official language of Sri Lanka, spoken by about 18% of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is used as the lingua franca in Sri Lanka?

  1. English

  2. Sinhala

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

English is used as the lingua franca in Sri Lanka, and is widely understood by most people.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in the northern and eastern provinces of Sri Lanka?

  1. Tamil

  2. Sinhala

  3. English
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is spoken by the majority of the population in the northern and eastern provinces of Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in the southern and western provinces of Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sinhala is spoken by the majority of the population in the southern and western provinces of Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sinhala is spoken by the majority of the population in the central province of Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sinhala is spoken by the majority of the population in the Uva province of Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sinhala is spoken by the majority of the population in the Sabaragamuwa province of Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sinhala is spoken by the majority of the population in the North Western province of Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sinhala is spoken by the majority of the population in the North Central province of Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Tamil

  2. Sinhala

  3. English
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is spoken by the majority of the population in the Eastern province of Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sinhala is spoken by the majority of the population in the Southern province of Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sinhala is spoken by the majority of the population in the Western province of Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sinhala is spoken by the majority of the population in the Central province of Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sinhala is spoken by the majority of the population in the Uva province of Sri Lanka.