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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 of the following languages is considered a member of the Dravidian language family?

  1. Marathi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Kannada

  4. Bengali
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kannada is a Dravidian language spoken in the state of Karnataka and parts of Central India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is classified as an Indo-Aryan language?

  1. Gujarati

  2. Telugu

  3. Bengali

  4. Munda
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gujarati is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the state of Gujarat and parts of Central India.

Multiple choice

In which language was the Siddhanta Shiromani written?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Bengali

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Siddhanta Shiromani was written in Sanskrit.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language of Sanskrit drama?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sanskrit drama, as the name suggests, is primarily performed in Sanskrit, a classical language of India.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language of the Vedas?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Vedas are written in Sanskrit, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional language used in Kathakali Music?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Malayalam

  3. Tamil

  4. Hindi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sanskrit is the traditional language used in Kathakali Music, as it is considered a sacred language in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language has the largest number of literary works?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India and has a rich literary tradition. It has the largest number of literary works among all Indian languages.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most widely used in the Indian media?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the most widely used language in the Indian media, including newspapers, television, and radio.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most widely used in the Indian film industry?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the most widely used language in the Indian film industry, also known as Bollywood.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most widely used in the Indian music industry?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the most widely used language in the Indian music industry, including both popular and classical music.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most widely used in the Indian advertising industry?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the most widely used language in the Indian advertising industry, as it has the largest reach among the Indian population.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most widely used in the Indian education system?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the most widely used language in the Indian education system, as it is the official language of the Union Government of India.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most widely used in the Indian legal system?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

English is the most widely used language in the Indian legal system, as it is the official language of the Supreme Court of India.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most widely used in the Indian business and corporate world?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

English is the most widely used language in the Indian business and corporate world, as it is the language of international trade and commerce.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most widely used in the Indian scientific and technological community?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

English is the most widely used language in the Indian scientific and technological community, as it is the language of international scientific and technological discourse.