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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 Indian language is known for its rich tradition of oral storytelling?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Kashmiri
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Explanation

Kashmiri, spoken in the Kashmir region, has a rich tradition of oral storytelling, including folktales, legends, and myths that have been passed down through generations.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is known for its unique script that resembles a palm leaf?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Malayalam

  4. Grantha
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Grantha, an ancient script used in South India, is known for its unique characters that resemble a palm leaf. It was primarily used for writing Sanskrit and Tamil texts.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is known for its unique script that resembles a flower?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Malayalam

  4. Grantha
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Grantha, an ancient script used in South India, is known for its unique characters that resemble a flower. It was primarily used for writing Sanskrit and Tamil texts.

Multiple choice

In what language was the Yuktibhasa written?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Malayalam

  4. Kannada
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Yuktibhasa was written in Sanskrit.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tamil

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is the official language of the state of Karnataka?

  1. Kannada

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Kannada is the official language of the state of Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Tamil
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Tamil
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Explanation

Malayalam is the official language of the state of Kerala.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major regional language of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Urdu
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Explanation

Urdu is not a major regional language of India. It is the official language of Pakistan and is spoken by a significant minority in India.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language of the Yajurveda?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Pali

  4. Tamil
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Explanation

The Yajurveda is composed primarily in Sanskrit, the ancient liturgical language of Hinduism.

Multiple choice

Which state has the most official languages that are not Indo-Aryan?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Kerala

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation

Tamil Nadu has 6 official languages, of which only Tamil is Indo-Aryan.

Multiple choice

Which state has the most official languages that are Dravidian?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Kerala

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil Nadu has 6 official languages, of which 5 are Dravidian.

Multiple choice

Which state has the most official languages that are Dravidian?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Kerala

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil Nadu has 6 official languages, of which 5 are Dravidian.

Multiple choice

Globalization has led to the increased popularity of which language in India?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Bengali
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Explanation

The spread of English as a global language has led to its increased popularity in India, where it is now widely used in education, business, and media.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Kerala?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Tulu
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Explanation

Malayalam is the official language of Kerala and is spoken by the majority of the population.