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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 the fifth most widely spoken in India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Gujarati

  3. Kannada

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

Tamil is the fifth most widely spoken language in India, with over 6% of the population speaking it as their first language.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language used in Kathakali performances?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Malayalam

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

Kathakali performances are traditionally conducted in Malayalam, the official language of Kerala.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional language used for the lyrics in Kathakali performances?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Malayalam

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

The lyrics in Kathakali performances are traditionally written in Sanskrit, a classical language of India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

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

English is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, as it is not an Indian language.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most widely spoken language in South India?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

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

Telugu is the most widely spoken language in South India, with over 75 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in the state of Kerala?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

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

Malayalam is the official language of the state of Kerala.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in the state of Karnataka?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

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

Kannada is the official language of the state of Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

  4. Tamil
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

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

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in the state of Telangana?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

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

Telugu is the official language of the state of Telangana.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in the state of Puducherry?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

  4. Tamil
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the official language of the state of Puducherry.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in the state of Lakshadweep?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

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

Malayalam is the official language of the state of Lakshadweep.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in the state of Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

  4. Tamil
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the official language of the state of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in the state of Dadra and Nagar Haveli?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

  4. Tamil
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Correct answer
Explanation

Gujarati is the official language of the state of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in the state of Daman and Diu?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

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

Gujarati is the official language of the state of Daman and Diu.