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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 East Indian language is known for its unique system of verbal suffixes?

  1. Nepali

  2. Konkani

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nepali, spoken in Nepal and parts of India, exhibits a unique system of verbal suffixes, adding nuance and complexity to the expression of tense, aspect, and mood in its verbs.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is characterized by its use of the 'sa' particle?

  1. Punjabi

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Odia
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Odia, spoken in the eastern state of Odisha, is distinguished by its use of the 'sa' particle, which serves various grammatical functions, adding depth and complexity to the language's structure.

Multiple choice

Which unscheduled language has the largest number of speakers in India?

  1. Bhojpuri

  2. Marathi

  3. Odia

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bhojpuri is spoken by over 50 million people in India, making it the most widely spoken unscheduled language in the country.

Multiple choice

Which unscheduled language is the official language of the state of Telangana?

  1. Kannada

  2. Marathi

  3. Telugu

  4. Urdu
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is the official language of the state of Telangana.

Multiple choice

Which unscheduled language is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Kannada

  2. Marathi

  3. Telugu

  4. Urdu
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which unscheduled language is the official language of the state of Karnataka?

  1. Kannada

  2. Marathi

  3. Telugu

  4. Urdu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kannada is the official language of the state of Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Which unscheduled language is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Kannada

  2. Malayalam

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Kannada

  2. Malayalam

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Malayalam is the official language of the state of Kerala.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most widely spoken by the Indian diaspora in Mauritius?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bhojpuri

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the most widely spoken language by the Indian diaspora in Mauritius, with approximately 45% of the population speaking it.

Multiple choice

Which language is the second most widely spoken by the Indian diaspora in Mauritius?

  1. Bhojpuri

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bhojpuri is the second most widely spoken language by the Indian diaspora in Mauritius, with approximately 25% of the population speaking it.

Multiple choice

Which language is the third most widely spoken by the Indian diaspora in Mauritius?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Marathi

  4. Gujarati
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the third most widely spoken language by the Indian diaspora in Mauritius, with approximately 15% of the population speaking it.

Multiple choice

Which language is the fifth most widely spoken by the Indian diaspora in Mauritius?

  1. Marathi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Punjabi

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Marathi is the fifth most widely spoken language by the Indian diaspora in Mauritius, with approximately 5% of the population speaking it.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a Dravidian language?

  1. Tamil

  2. Malayalam

  3. Kannada

  4. Bengali
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bengali is an Indo-Aryan language, while Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada are Dravidian languages.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language has the largest number of speakers?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu has the largest number of speakers among Dravidian languages, with over 80 million native speakers.

Multiple choice

What is the primary geographical region where Dravidian languages are spoken?

  1. South Asia

  2. Southeast Asia

  3. East Asia

  4. Central Asia
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Explanation

Dravidian languages are primarily spoken in South Asia, particularly in India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.