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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 is not a modern Indian language?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Telugu
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sanskrit is a classical Indian language, not a modern one.

Multiple choice

What is the main language spoken in the Vindhya Range?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The main language spoken in the Vindhya Range is Hindi.

Multiple choice

Which language has won the most Sahitya Akademi Awards for Short Story?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

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

Hindi has won the most Sahitya Akademi Awards for Short Story, with 21 awards.

Multiple choice

What was the main language of instruction at Somapura Mahavihara?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Pali

  3. Prakrit

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

The main language of instruction at Somapura Mahavihara was Pali.

Multiple choice

Which language is predominantly used in agricultural research and extension in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Telugu

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

Hindi is the most widely used language in agricultural research and extension in India, as it is the official language of the country and is understood by a majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is commonly used by farmers in the southern states of India?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

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

Telugu is widely spoken by farmers in the southern states of India, particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Multiple choice

Which language is primarily used in agricultural research and extension in the southern states of India?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

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

Telugu is the dominant language used in agricultural research and extension in the southern states of India, particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Malayalam

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Tulu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Malayalam is the official language of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, a group of islands known for their unique cultural traditions and linguistic heritage.

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 the Union Territory of Puducherry, a region with a rich cultural heritage and a strong linguistic identity.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the majority of websites in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Tamil

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

English is used in the majority of websites in India due to its status as an official language and its widespread use in business, education, and government.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the majority of websites in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

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

Sinhala is used in the majority of websites in Sri Lanka due to its status as the national language and its widespread use in media, education, and government.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a language that has a strong musical component?

  1. Mandarin Chinese

  2. English

  3. Spanish

  4. Vietnamese
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vietnamese is a tonal language, meaning that the pitch of one's voice can change the meaning of a word. This musical component of Vietnamese allows for a wide range of expression and emotion.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is considered the oldest living language in the world?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Bengali

  4. Odia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language, is widely recognized as the oldest living language in the world, with its roots dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language has the largest number of speakers?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi, an Indo-Aryan language, is the most widely spoken language in India and has the largest number of speakers among East Indian languages.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is known for its rich classical literature?

  1. Tamil

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Odia

  4. Assamese
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil, a Dravidian language, has a rich classical literature dating back to the Sangam period (3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE).