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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 of the following South Indian languages is not used in any government or administrative offices?

  1. Tulu

  2. Konkani

  3. Kodava

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

Kodava is not used in any government or administrative offices. There are no government or administrative offices that use Kodava as their official language.

Multiple choice

Which of the following South Indian languages is not used in any traditional arts or crafts?

  1. Tulu

  2. Konkani

  3. Kodava

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

Kodava is not used in any traditional arts or crafts. There are no traditional arts or crafts that use Kodava as their primary language.

Multiple choice

Which of the following South Indian languages is not used in any traditional healing practices or rituals?

  1. Tulu

  2. Konkani

  3. Kodava

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

Kodava is not used in any traditional healing practices or rituals. There are no traditional healing practices or rituals that use Kodava as their primary language.

Multiple choice

Which of the following South Indian languages is not used in any traditional agricultural practices or rituals?

  1. Tulu

  2. Konkani

  3. Kodava

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

Kodava is not used in any traditional agricultural practices or rituals. There are no traditional agricultural practices or rituals that use Kodava as their primary language.

Multiple choice

Which of the following South Indian languages is not used in any traditional fishing practices or rituals?

  1. Tulu

  2. Konkani

  3. Kodava

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

Kodava is not used in any traditional fishing practices or rituals. There are no traditional fishing practices or rituals that use Kodava as their primary language.

Multiple choice

Which Indian script is known for its distinctive 'Grantha' characters?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

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

Telugu is known for its distinctive 'Grantha' characters.

Multiple choice

Which language is primarily used by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for its space missions?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

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

English is the primary language used by ISRO for its space missions due to its widespread use in the international scientific community and its status as a global lingua franca.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language was used to name the Chandrayaan-2 mission to the Moon?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Chandrayaan-2 mission was named in Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language, to reflect India's rich cultural heritage and its contributions to astronomy and space exploration.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language was used to name the Mangalyaan mission to Mars?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Kannada

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

The Mangalyaan mission was named in Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language, to signify India's technological advancements and its commitment to space exploration.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language was used to name the Gaganyaan mission, India's first human spaceflight program?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Gaganyaan mission was named in Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language, to symbolize India's cultural heritage and its commitment to space exploration.

Multiple choice

Which language is commonly used for teaching astronomy and space science in schools and universities in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Regional Languages

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In India, astronomy and space science are taught in various languages, including Hindi, English, and regional languages, to cater to the diverse linguistic backgrounds of students.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language was used to name the Astrosat mission, India's first dedicated astronomy satellite?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Astrosat mission was named in Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language, to reflect India's contributions to astronomy and its commitment to space exploration.

Multiple choice

Which language is commonly used for public outreach and科普in the field of astronomy in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Regional Languages

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In India, public outreach and科普in the field of astronomy are conducted in various languages, including Hindi, English, and regional languages, to reach a wider audience and promote scientific literacy.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language was used to name the Chandrayaan-1 mission to the Moon?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Chandrayaan-1 mission was named in Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language, to signify India's technological advancements and its commitment to space exploration.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language was used to name the NISAR mission, a joint mission between ISRO and NASA to study Earth's ecosystems?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The NISAR mission was named in Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language, to reflect India's contributions to Earth observation and its commitment to space exploration.