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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 official language of the state of Telangana?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Telugu

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

Telugu is the official language of the state of Telangana, as per the Telangana Official Language Act, 2018.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  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, as per the Kerala Official Language Act, 1969.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language associated with the Pallava Script?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

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

The Pallava Script was predominantly used to write in Tamil, the primary language of the Pallava dynasty.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Tamil

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Telugu
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 of the following is a characteristic feature of Central Indian languages?

  1. Tonal languages

  2. Vowel harmony

  3. Consonant clusters

  4. Subject-verb-object word order
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Central Indian languages are known for their complex consonant clusters.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is known for its rich hybrid vocabulary, incorporating words from various languages?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi has a long history of absorbing words from other languages, including Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic, and English.

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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
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 the official language of the state of Kerala?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. English

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

Malayalam is the official language of the state of Kerala.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ancient Indian language that is considered the ancestor of most modern Indo-Aryan languages?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Pali

  4. Tamil
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that is considered the ancestor of most modern Indo-Aryan languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, and Gujarati.

Multiple choice

Which language is considered the oldest classical language of India?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that is considered the oldest classical language of India.

Multiple choice

Which language is known as the 'language of the gods' in India?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sanskrit is often referred to as the 'language of the gods' in India due to its association with religious texts and rituals.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu in India?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

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

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

Multiple choice

Which language is known for its rich literature, including the epic poem 'Mahabharata'?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

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

Sanskrit is known for its rich literature, including the epic poems 'Mahabharata' and 'Ramayana'.