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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 by the Kolami community in Telangana?

  1. Telugu

  2. Urdu

  3. Kolami

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

Kolami is the language spoken by the Kolami community, an indigenous tribe found in Telangana and other parts of India.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Naikpod community in Telangana?

  1. Telugu

  2. Urdu

  3. Naikpod

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

Naikpod is the language spoken by the Naikpod community, an indigenous tribe found in Telangana and other parts of India.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Pardhan community in Telangana?

  1. Telugu

  2. Urdu

  3. Pardhan

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

Pardhan is the language spoken by the Pardhan community, an indigenous tribe found in Telangana and other parts of India.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Yerukula community in Telangana?

  1. Telugu

  2. Urdu

  3. Yerukula

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

Yerukula is the language spoken by the Yerukula community, an indigenous tribe found in Telangana and other parts of India.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Banjara community in Telangana?

  1. Telugu

  2. Urdu

  3. Banjara

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

Banjara is the language spoken by the Banjara community, a nomadic tribe found in Telangana and other parts of India.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Dommara community in Telangana?

  1. Telugu

  2. Urdu

  3. Dommara

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

Dommara is the language spoken by the Dommara community, a nomadic tribe found in Telangana and other parts of India.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Koya community in Telangana?

  1. Telugu

  2. Urdu

  3. Koya

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

Koya is the language spoken by the Koya community, an indigenous tribe found in Telangana and other parts of India.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Jatapu community in Telangana?

  1. Telugu

  2. Urdu

  3. Jatapu

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

Jatapu is the language spoken by the Jatapu community, an indigenous tribe found in Telangana and other parts of India.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Savara community in Telangana?

  1. Telugu

  2. Urdu

  3. Savara

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

Savara is the language spoken by the Savara community, an indigenous tribe found in Telangana and other parts of India.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Thoti community in Telangana?

  1. Telugu

  2. Urdu

  3. Thoti

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

Thoti is the language spoken by the Thoti community, an indigenous tribe found in Telangana and other parts of India.

Multiple choice

What is the origin of the name 'Manipuri'?

  1. Manipur State

  2. Manipuri Tribe

  3. Manipuri Temple

  4. Manipuri Festival
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The name 'Manipuri' is derived from the name of the state in northeastern India where the dance form originated.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate percentage of the world's languages spoken in India?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

India is home to approximately 20% of the world's languages, making it one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world.

Multiple choice

Which language is recognized as the official language of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. English
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Malayalam is the official language of Lakshadweep, as per the Official Languages Act, 1963.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of the Union Territory of Puducherry?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

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

Tamil is the official language of Puducherry, as per the Official Languages Act, 1963.

Multiple choice

Which language family do Dravidian languages belong to?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Afro-Asiatic

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Sino-Tibetan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Dravidian languages are part of the Austroasiatic language family, which includes languages spoken in Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia.