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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 in the Lakshadweep Islands, a group of islands located in the Arabian Sea?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Tamil

  3. Hindi

  4. English
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Explanation

Malayalam is the official language of the Lakshadweep Islands and is spoken by a majority of the population.

Multiple choice

The state of Puducherry is a union territory located in the southern region of India. Which language is considered the official language of Puducherry?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Tamil is the official language of Puducherry and is spoken by a majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Tulu is a Dravidian language spoken in the southwestern region of India. In which state is Tulu primarily spoken?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Kerala

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation

Tulu is primarily spoken in the southwestern region of Karnataka, particularly in the districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi.

Multiple choice

Kodava is a Dravidian language spoken in the southern region of India. In which state is Kodava primarily spoken?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Kerala

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation

Kodava is primarily spoken in the southern region of Karnataka, particularly in the Kodagu district.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language of the Vedic Literature?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Pali

  4. Tamil
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Explanation

The Vedic Literature is primarily written in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an endangered language spoken in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

  4. Vedda
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vedda is an endangered language spoken by the Vedda people of Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the endangered language spoken by the Kodava people of India?

  1. Kodava

  2. Kannada

  3. Tulu

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Kodava is an endangered language spoken by the Kodava people of Kodagu district in Karnataka, India.

Multiple choice

Which language is predominantly used in Carnatic music?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

  4. Malayalam
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Carnatic music is a system of music that originated in the southern part of India, and Tamil is the predominant language used in this genre.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in Bharatanatyam, a classical dance form from Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu, and Tamil is the language used in this dance form.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in Kuchipudi, a classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form that originated in Andhra Pradesh, and Telugu is the language used in this dance form.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken by the largest number of people?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the most widely spoken East Indian language, with over 400 million native speakers.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Marathi is the official language of the state of Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is spoken in the state of Telangana?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is the official language of the state of Telangana.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional language of yoga?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Tamil

  5. Telugu
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Explanation

The traditional language of yoga is Sanskrit.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language has been influenced by English the most?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Hindi has been influenced by English more than any other Indian language due to its status as the official language of India and its widespread use in education, media, and government.