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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 name of the Esperanto translation of 'The Lord of the Rings' by J. R. R. Tolkien?

  1. La Mastro de l' Ringoj

  2. La Sinjoro de l' Ringoj

  3. La Reĝo de l' Ringoj

  4. La Kavaliro de l' Ringoj
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The Esperanto translation of 'The Lord of the Rings' is titled 'La Mastro de l' Ringoj', capturing the epic scope and grandeur of the original work.

Multiple choice

Which language is primarily used in Indian classical music?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Bengali
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Sanskrit is the primary language used in Indian classical music, particularly in Carnatic and Hindustani classical music.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language of Maldivian music?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. Sinhala

  3. Tamil

  4. Arabic
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Dhivehi is the primary language of Maldivian music, which includes genres like Boduberu and Raivaru.

Multiple choice

Which language is primarily used in the music of Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

  4. Malayalam
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Sinhala is the official language of Sri Lanka and is primarily used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Kandyan dance music and Low-country dance music.

Multiple choice

Which language is commonly used in the music of the Maldives?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. Sinhala

  3. Tamil

  4. Arabic
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Dhivehi is the official language of the Maldives and is commonly used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Boduberu and Raivaru.

Multiple choice

Which language is primarily used in the music of Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

  4. Malayalam
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Sinhala is the official language of Sri Lanka and is primarily used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Kandyan dance music and Low-country dance music.

Multiple choice

Which language was spoken in the Kingdom of Kanchi?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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Tamil was the language spoken in the Kingdom of Kanchi.

Multiple choice

What can be done to preserve Magahi?

  1. Teach it in schools.

  2. Use it in the media.

  3. Write books and articles in Magahi.

  4. All of the above
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All of the above can be done to preserve Magahi.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the state of Kerala?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Tamil
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Malayalam is the official language of the state of Kerala, and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the largest number of people in Kerala?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Tamil
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Malayalam is spoken by the largest number of people in Kerala, and is the official language of the state.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the second largest number of people in Kerala?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Tamil

  4. Kannada
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Hindi is spoken by the second largest number of people in Kerala, and is the official language of India.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the third largest number of people in Kerala?

  1. English

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Arabic
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English is spoken by the third largest number of people in Kerala, and is the official language of India.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the fourth largest number of people in Kerala?

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Arabic

  4. Urdu
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Tamil is spoken by the fourth largest number of people in Kerala, and is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the fifth largest number of people in Kerala?

  1. Kannada

  2. Arabic

  3. Urdu

  4. Marathi
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Kannada is spoken by the fifth largest number of people in Kerala, and is the official language of the state of Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the eighth largest number of people in Kerala?

  1. Marathi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Punjabi

  4. Bengali
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Marathi is spoken by the eighth largest number of people in Kerala, and is the official language of the state of Maharashtra.